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He's not even 3 months old yet, and I am so sick of breastfeeding.

lsufanlsufan
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I love the convenience of breastfeeding, but man, I am tired of being used as a pacifier. ?It wouldn't be so bad if he would just get his fill and get off, but he just stays there, comfort sucking. ?I got no sleep last night, because if my nipple wasn't in his mouth, he freaked out.

I feel so bad, because my others did the same thing and I never felt this way. ?I nursed Evan for 16 months and Bennett for 15 months. ?I think I'm just burnt out.

Anyone else feel this way with subsequent babies but not their first??

Oh, and did I mention that he only nurses from one side, so I'm totally lopsided? ?Blech.?

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Re: He's not even 3 months old yet, and I am so sick of breastfeeding.

  • luckyluvrluckyluvr member
    I've never understood why women who hate or are frustrated by BF don't just turn to formula? There are millions of examples of FF children who are just as healthy (or healthier), as smart, as connected, etc. as BF babies and their moms aren't irritated at the thought of feeding them. Don't do it just b/c you did w/ the others. Do what will make you enjoy your baby most.
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  • quickplanningquickplanning
    I finally caved and gave my DD2 a paci. ?I couldn't take the comfort sucking either... and I swear.. she would have sucked all the time!! ?I would never have given up the convenience of BFing, but to be a human paci?? I gave that up. :) ?Does he take a paci?
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    I'm sorry :(  can you try a paci?
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  • amanda&robamanda&rob
    Ugh, that sucks that you feel that way about it.  Do what you feel like you want to do.  Stick it out for another week or 2 and if you just can't handle it switch to formula.  I say to stick it out for a little bit because maybe it is just a phase.
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  • lsufanlsufan

    I've tried pacis, but he just spits them out. ?Maybe I need to work on other ways to comfort him and let him fuss a bit until he gets used to not having the mommy paci. ?

    As for switching to formula, it's just not for me-- at least not while it's the only thing he'd be eating. ?I just have no desire to buy that much formula and prepare/ clean that many bottles. ?For me, it really is more convenient to nurse him. ?So maybe I shouldn't have said I'm sick of breastfeeding. ?I should have said I'm sick of the constant comfort nursing, and I need to work on ways to get him to stop.

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  • BrideofrankenBrideofranken

    I nursed my daughtert for 16 months, but I am DREADING another 10 months of doing it with my son...

    I am just over it this time, but I won't switch to formula...I just like the positive parts of nursing too much, and I am SO driven by guilt.

    I know I can get through it, but I don't like it.

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  • Susie2005Susie2005 member
    imageBrideofranken:

    I nursed my daughtert for 16 months, but I am DREADING another 10 months of doing it with my son...

    I am just over it this time, but I won't switch to formula...I just like the positive parts of nursing too much, and I am SO driven by guilt.

    I know I can get through it, but I don't like it.

    Mostly this, but change daughter to son, and son to daughter! 

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  • CiarraiCiarrai
    Have you tried different kinds of pacis?  They have to fit their mouths right.  My girls have tiny mouths, I think, or something.  The only kind they would take was the 0-3 month MAMs for ages.  Then they moved up to the regular MAMs.  Other people swear by the Soothies.  I do know my girls would never ever take the NUKs.  They could not get them in their mouths or get them to stay or whatever.  Try giving it to him when you know he's done eating but still sucking for comfort.  Kinda sneak it in there and keep him right at the boob to see if you can "trick" him.  Plus the boob can help keep it in for a few minutes.  Then you can start to move him away.  It is frustrating to be used as a human pacifier...especially with two other kids that you're trying to chase around.  At least you know it gets better... 
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  • Chrisy-WyobrideChrisy-Wyobride member
    My DD#2 was like that & it drove me nutso.  My back was killing me from sleeping w/ her nursing all night laying down.  This time I pushed the paci MUCH earlier & so far she's a paciholic.  I love not being the paci but I still look forward to the day she weans...which won't be for another 10mo at least-LOL! 
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