how many of you

baby#1hopeful · November 2009

plan on breastfeeding?

Misses-C · November 2009

Meeee. I bf-ed DD#1 and had a great experience. I hope that I can duplicate it with this baby.

baby#1hopeful · November 2009

This is my first and I have to say I am actually kind of scared. I keep thinking what if I can't do it, or what if it hurts too bad, or what if I don't produce enough milk....did you ever have fears before you first?

magdalina.h · November 2009

I plan on it, but don't have any goals for how long I'll go. If I have to use formula it won't be the end of the world.

Header25 · November 2009

magdalina.h:
I plan on it, but don't have any goals for how long I'll go. If I have to use formula it won't be the end of the world.

Ditto!

Married2003 · November 2009

I will. Hopefully I don't have any problems like my two sisters did.

ChristalT · November 2009

::raises hand::

ckstokes · November 2009

magdalina.h:
I plan on it, but don't have any goals for how long I'll go. If I have to use formula it won't be the end of the world.

Yep, I plan to for a minimum of 2 weeks for the immune benefits to the baby. If it is not too terribly painful and I'm making plenty of milk, I plan to continue, but to pump a lot, b/c I will be going back to work.And I am worried about discomfort b/c my nipples have been so sore/sensitive this whole pregnancy. I have no problem with formula if things don't work out. I'm borrowing a breast pump from a family member so I don't have a $300 investment to worry about.

BelhurstBride · November 2009

Me!

lesalia217 · November 2009

Me! I am looking forward to bonding. I am worried if I won't be able to do it, but I am signed up for a class and my dr's office has a lactation consultant as well. So hopefully I will have enough support if I have any problems

Eviebee · November 2009

Absolutely! It was a great experience with DD, after the chap crack and bleeding of week #1, which was due to crappy advice from a nurse. I recommend seeing a lactation consultant, they have clinics here in Ontario for it where they also get a baby weight for you to check your progress. DD BF'ed for 13 months.

katater · November 2009

I am. I BF DS for 13 months. It was a great experience and I'm glad I stuck with it. However, this time around I'm open to supplementing with formula.

Caileyhc · November 2009

I plan to, but I'm not going to rule out formula feeding. Basically whatever works best for baby and I.

jennasita · November 2009

Me!

goatwife · November 2009

I plan on it, but I think the key word is "plan". I've had breast difficulties for many years and I don't know how long I can do it for, but I'm going to try my hardest.

MommyTori1 · November 2009

Yes. This is my first and I'm gonna try. I have the usual worries about not being able to produce enough or being able to monitor how much he/she is actually getting.