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mrscerruti2be
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My truth...
mrscerruti2be
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This post is actually inspired by carmelbride(I think I got the name right.) She posted the other day about what a difficult time she was having and it made me so glad that she had this forum and sad that she thought she might get flamed for it.
My other post kind of touched on this, but I mostly want to admit that I am struggling.
I had a fairly easy time with breastfeeding. Only a few snags. I tried to tell myself that I wouldn't be hard on myself if it didn't work out. I gave myself a month by month philosophy. My first goal was 6 weeks. Then 3 months, then 6 months and so on. Around the 7-8 month mark, I was ready to give up. The commitment was demanding and I wasn't enjoying it as much as in the beginning.
That slowly went away and I decided I could make it to my goal of 1 year. Fast forward to the last couple of weeks. I have a biter on my hands. I wish I could express the pain that is involved with breastfeeding a child with 8 teeth. He constantly bites and I can only compare it to having 8 little razor blades sliding down my nipple. This happens over and over again daily. I am emotionally and physically drained most days.
Needless to say, I am starting to wean. Some may say it is commendable to have bf for so long. I don't deserve a pat on the back. I made a choice for my family that worked for me. Now I am making another choice that works for me. It doesn't make the choice any easier. It doesn't stop me from beating myself up or feeling like I failed my son. Logically I realize this isn't the case, but all of us know that parenting can be about our emotions.
So, am I sensitive to bf posts, yes. Not just for me, but for the other girls that couldn't do it or didn't want to. I will fight to death to let you have your opinions and you have the right to say what you want. However, you should expect that I will also say how I feel about the subject. Even if I am just being oversensitive.
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Re: My truth...
Again, well said.
I'm sorry that he's turned into such a biter. I never had the joy since I weaned earlier than teeth came but he bites me all.the.time now and it hurts so damn much somedays I want to lock him in his room and never let him out so I can only begin to imagine that feeling on my damn nipples.
Just sending a big hug to you
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I think that everyone has to do what works for them and for their family. Everyone knows that Breastfeeding is good, most people try to do it and just about everyone reaches a point where it no longer works for them. Whether it is 5 days or 6 months or 12 months. I think the point at which it is causing you misery is the best time to stop.
while we all know it's the best thing, how many of us were formula fed and turned out just fine? I keep joking that who knows how smart I would be if I were breastfed? Gosh I didn't even get the DHA formula. Not to belittle the value of breastfeeding, I am going to try my best to do it too.
As someone who is just starting on this journey, I am in admiration of all moms and I think there is just too much pressure to be perfect. Your baby will be happier with a happier mommy.
I have to agree with all the pp.
I know BF is a personal choice and it is different for every mom (and child).
I am sorry to hear about your little biter.