What did u do to prepare for #2?

bleu928 · January 2012

I don't feel like I need to take another BF class like I did for DS but at the same time I feel like I've forgotten everything about latching and BFing in general! I nursed DS for 11 mos! I feel like something will come back to me....but I feel like I'm just as nervous this go around as the first time! I just don't remember all of the positions or the whole latching properly with the nose and chin in a certain spot.....it's overwhelming. Did this happen to anyone else? How I'd everything work out? Is it like riding a bike?

KariChadDora · January 2012

For me it was like riding a bike, only a new and improved bike! I was worried that I wouldn't really remember how to do it properly but it all came back as soon as I put that baby to the breast. Thankfully my second was also much better at nursing from the get-go than my first so it's been a breeze compared to the first time around. The nurses and the lactation consultants can help you at the hospital if you have questions.

bellelamb · January 2012

I'm feeling the exact opposite way, and I am so glad. I am looking forward to nursing this lo so much. I was scared out of my mind with my last baby since my first was ff. I am just hoping that all goes well and this baby is as good at it as my last. But this could be because it will only have been 6 months since I weaned ds #2 when #3 is born.

nosoup4u · January 2012

It was easy! And so much more pleasant...only DS2 hwd to learn, not both of us. If you're worried, maybe read some breastfeeding books, or meet with an LC beforehand.

Indiechixor · January 2012

I spent the evening reviewing "The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding" ... I also bought another nipple shield just in case

I know I have huge boobs, but hopefully DS#2 will latch right away because he will be full term + a week! DS#1 was induced at 37 weeks, was only 5lbs, and his poor little mouth couldn't fit my huge tatas...

lanbob · January 2012

Dont stress yourself mama it will all come back. If you feelo the need you can always see the lc at the hospital.

LizzieTim · January 2012

I was nervous too and even unsure of my technique right after the birth... But the hospital had plenty if lactation nurses on staff and a lot of the regular nurses were helpful too. By the time we left the hospital, I felt confident and she's 11.5 weeks now and BF is great.

I wouldn't worry, just make sure to ask a lot of questions and get hands on help at the hospital. Ours even did a postpartum visit 2 days later with a lactation nurse. That was great too...

momhardy · January 2012

My 2nd one was a piece of cake but I had just finished up nursing big bother. I am feeling a little worried this time with the bigger age gap. I just feel like we are out of the baby stage more this time then last. However, I'm sure it will come back! I never really thought too much about nursing before I knew I would, I just never knew how much I'd love it! I love that time with the baby that no one else has! I can't wait!

Don't worry! You'll do fine!

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