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Mommyglam2 · March 2014

Hey all! Just wanted to stop in and say hello! Since the birth of my baby I feel totally disconnected from social networking! My Camila is 5 weeks old now..still trying to adjust to being a new mommy. We are breast feeding on and off because she's still having a hard time latching. I had an unplanned a c-section and feel like I was robbed from that experience with my baby. I cried for the first three weeks bc she would not latch at all! Finally she's latching but I feel like it's still hard for her to get all the milk she needs. Some feedings are better than others and when I see that she's still fussy I give her formula.
Any c-sections mom can relate?

I feel like my mind is so centered on baby! I can't even think for myself. When I leave the house for an apt I feel lost! I need to get back home and take care of the baby!
Will this new mom anxiety get better? Any tips on how to relax? Lol

rockopera · March 2014

Hello! You are welcome to stay here, but just wanted to make sure you realize this is the March board, and there are very few women with babies the same age as yours, and many many more who haven't even given birth yet.

If you want more age specific support, you may want to check out the February board.

Moedowell · March 2014

Welcome back momma! And hang in there!! It does get easier!! I'm sure you're doing great!! Being back on here might help you vent with others and feel the support that you're not alone!!
Hope to see you around!! (( :

Velleia101 · March 2014

I just got back from the hospital with my lo after an unplanned c section, made more scary by an insufficient epidural and last minute ketamine, followed by hallucinations and multiple hours alone before I could meet my daughter or see my husband. I was very upset But now I am moving past it. She is healthy and worth it all. I reflect more on beautiful moments like looking in her eyes for the first time, or the first time she latched, than the birth. Think of it this way.. You loved your child enough to cut open your body to give her life. And I am sure she was so beautiful, as C-section babies are... You are not alone!

Brissett · March 2014

I would check to see if your insurance will cover a visit with a lactation consultant. I has a c section with my first (and second baby) and I had issues with latching and low milk supply. We tried a variety of things to increase my supply. Some of the techniques were helpful and others not so much but, I was really grateful for the support and I felt good about doing everything I could to try to be successful at breast feeding. In my particular situation, I never made enough milk to really sustain breastfeeding without supplementation but, I felt good about giving my baby what I could.

sebullows · March 2014

I had a c section and baby was taken from day one until day 3 to NICU so I didn't produce milk until a few days ago (I'm 11 days pp) those first skin to skin moments really do matter. I'm no where near 5 weeks like you and had to give up. I still cry multiple times a day over it, feel like a failure as a mother. I pumped around the clock and would get half oz after 45 mins both boobs combined. I just want to tell you, I think you are a rockstar for lasting that long. It's hard work, and if you can keep up with it without being totally overwhelmed, do it. Otherwise, it seems like you tried very hard and did a great job and you need to do what's best for you. Good luck!

rockopera · March 2014

How embarrassing, that's what I get for trying to bump and push the NST button at the same time. Thanks for the correction y'all. Sorry @mommyglam2!!!

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