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Off the Nipple Shield?

stayawaketill311stayawaketill311
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Ever since Clementine was born we have always had to use the nipple shield. I kept attempting to latch her on naturally but usually she would cry until I put the shield back on. BUT yesterday and today we have done all of her feedings naturally with no shield! I'm just so exicted that I had to share. Thanks.
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  • cyndiathmacyndiathma
    Congrats! We used the shield for the first 3 weeks and then we did not need it any more...it is a good feeling.
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  • DSteed-to-beDSteed-to-be
    I look forward to healing enough to try and achieve this!  congrats!!
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  • ashloreeashloree
    Congrats! How did you do it? We are trying to wean also.
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  • stayawaketill311stayawaketill311

    imageashloree:
    Congrats! How did you do it? We are trying to wean also.

    I just attempted a couple times of day but usually she would just cry and cry until I put the thing back on but yesterday while my DH was going to go get the sheild for me I just attempted and she did it! So, I have no idea on why all the sudden she is doing it but I'm just really really happy she is. Maybe because she's a little bit bigger/older now? I don't know, I was  figuring it was going to take her awhile since even my midwife had to use a shield for 6 months before her son finally latched on naturally.

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  • AsianPrncssKimAsianPrncssKim
    I hope this will be me someday, congrats!
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  • ciara_d04ciara_d04 member
    Congrats! We have been using a shield also, and I can't wait until the day that we don't need it.....
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  • July_2009July_2009
    Oh congratulations!!!! That is a HUGE achievement. I wish I can post a similar message one day. My LO screams bloody murder when I try to feed naturally. My breasts are engorged and my nipples are flat so I don't see much hope. I am working with a lactation consultant to see if things can work out for me and the LO.
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  • ForForeverForForever

    imageAsianPrncssKim:
    I hope this will be me someday, congrats!

    Me too! Congrats!

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