Also just know that it is different for everyone. I never had painful engorgement in the beginning, but I had a recurring clogged duct which was pretty painful. There will be challenges, but the majority of them can be overcome if you're committed to doing it! And bring nipple cream and nursing pillow to the hospital!
Amanda
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I'm planning on nursing this new little one. My previous two nursed for two years each, so I expect to do the same with this one. With my first I started out with small goals, 6 weeks, 3 months and then after that it became easy and calming for both of us.
I breastfed my first for 13 months and the plan is at least a year for 2.0. Never any judgement from me for whatever decision someone chooses or has to do as sometimes it isn't a choice.
I really hope too but being a first timer I have no education on this right now. Not sure how hard pumping would be going back to work. May have to supplement then, but hope to strictly BF while on maternity leave.
No breast feeding for me! It makes me incredibly uncomfortable and no matter what anyone says that won't change for me. I think you have to do what's best for you, the baby will get all the nutrition it needs from formula. And to anyone that says breastfed babies grow to be healthier is a lie. I was breast fed for the first few years and I'm allergic to practically everything along with a few other health issues.
I really hope too but being a first timer I have no education on this right now. Not sure how hard pumping would be going back to work. May have to supplement then, but hope to strictly BF while on maternity leave.
Pumping is hard work, especially when you go back to work. You really have to dedicate yourself to doing it to keep your supply up as pumping is not as efficient as a nursing baby. The best thing is to get yourself on a schedule that you stick to as best as you can. When I went back to work, I pumped at work 4 times a day. As DS got older I was able to cut that down to 2 times a day.
I really hope too but being a first timer I have no education on this right now. Not sure how hard pumping would be going back to work. May have to supplement then, but hope to strictly BF while on maternity leave.
Pumping is hard work, especially when you go back to work. You really have to dedicate yourself to doing it to keep your supply up as pumping is not as efficient as a nursing baby. The best thing is to get yourself on a schedule that you stick to as best as you can. When I went back to work, I pumped at work 4 times a day. As DS got older I was able to cut that down to 2 times a day.
pumping is different for everyone. I had an incredible supply from exclusively pumping. by the time my son was four months and I had figured out my scheduling, I was pumping 4-6 times in a 24 hour period.
I really hope too but being a first timer I have no education on this right now. Not sure how hard pumping would be going back to work. May have to supplement then, but hope to strictly BF while on maternity leave.
Pumping is hard work, especially when you go back to work. You really have to dedicate yourself to doing it to keep your supply up as pumping is not as efficient as a nursing baby. The best thing is to get yourself on a schedule that you stick to as best as you can. When I went back to work, I pumped at work 4 times a day. As DS got older I was able to cut that down to 2 times a day.
pumping is different for everyone. I had an incredible supply from exclusively pumping. by the time my son was four months and I had figured out my scheduling, I was pumping 4-6 times in a 24 hour period.
That's awesome for you; sounds like you had gotten on a good schedule and your body adjusted to exclusively pumping. From other moms that I know and breastfeeding information available, I think that yours seems to be more of the exception. @Rel1988 had mentioned strictly BFing with on mat leave and then pumping at work. From my experience (which was exactly what she was talking about) and what I know from other moms, pumping is not as efficient as a nursing baby and it is harder for your body to adjust. You have to dedicate yourself to make it work. So I was just trying to give her a realistic idea for what she could expect.
I really hope too but being a first timer I have no education on this right now. Not sure how hard pumping would be going back to work. May have to supplement then, but hope to strictly BF while on maternity leave.
Pumping is hard work, especially when you go back to work. You really have to dedicate yourself to doing it to keep your supply up as pumping is not as efficient as a nursing baby. The best thing is to get yourself on a schedule that you stick to as best as you can. When I went back to work, I pumped at work 4 times a day. As DS got older I was able to cut that down to 2 times a day.
pumping is different for everyone. I had an incredible supply from exclusively pumping. by the time my son was four months and I had figured out my scheduling, I was pumping 4-6 times in a 24 hour period.
That's awesome for you; sounds like you had gotten on a good schedule and your body adjusted to exclusively pumping. From other moms that I know and breastfeeding information available, I think that yours seems to be more of the exception. @Rel1988 had mentioned strictly BFing with on mat leave and then pumping at work. From my experience (which was exactly what she was talking about) and what I know from other moms, pumping is not as efficient as a nursing baby and it is harder for your body to adjust. You have to dedicate yourself to make it work. So I was just trying to give her a realistic idea for what to expect.
I understand that's what you were doing. I was doing the same all of our information is anecdotal so is it not better to have both stories to consider? just throwing the other side of the coin.
Definitely breastfeeding. Ds1 had a hard time bfing, we only made it 4 months ebf due to inverted nipples and depression. Ds2 is 14 months and was much better at bfing, I'm working on weaning him now.
Bfing is hard, and a personal decision. It takes a lot of energy, and no one should feel bad if they can't manage it.
I really hope too but being a first timer I have no education on this right now. Not sure how hard pumping would be going back to work. May have to supplement then, but hope to strictly BF while on maternity leave.
Pumping is hard work, especially when you go back to work. You really have to dedicate yourself to doing it to keep your supply up as pumping is not as efficient as a nursing baby. The best thing is to get yourself on a schedule that you stick to as best as you can. When I went back to work, I pumped at work 4 times a day. As DS got older I was able to cut that down to 2 times a day.
pumping is different for everyone. I had an incredible supply from exclusively pumping. by the time my son was four months and I had figured out my scheduling, I was pumping 4-6 times in a 24 hour period.
That's awesome for you; sounds like you had gotten on a good schedule and your body adjusted to exclusively pumping. From other moms that I know and breastfeeding information available, I think that yours seems to be more of the exception. @Rel1988 had mentioned strictly BFing with on mat leave and then pumping at work. From my experience (which was exactly what she was talking about) and what I know from other moms, pumping is not as efficient as a nursing baby and it is harder for your body to adjust. You have to dedicate yourself to make it work. So I was just trying to give her a realistic idea for what to expect.
I understand that's what you were doing. I was doing the same all of our information is anecdotal so is it not better to have both stories to consider? just throwing the other side of the coin.
Yupp! Went 11 months with my first son, hoping to make it to at least 8 months with baby #2. Might be a little harder because my work situation is a different.
My plan is to breastfeed exclusively for 6 months and go a year total. DD had breast milk exclusively until 8 months and then we did both formula & breastmilk until 12 months. It was the hardest thing I've ever done- the commitment is great but it's worth it to me.
I'm going to try to BF as long as I can. With #1 it was til 3 mos, with #2 it was only 6wks. I have one inverted nipple and a flat nipple, plus supply issues. I know each of these issues can be surmounted, but it took a lot of hard work. I don't think I'll be up for that this time around, so I'm going to aim to do my best and not feel guilty when I switch to FF.
I plan on breastfeeding. It will be hard for a while before I get use to it but its definitely worth it. It can help you heal faster and help you lose weight it will build a better ammune system for the baby. No that doesn't mean it will continue to protect the baby once he or she grows up but it will help to protect them while they are little. They digest it better and they throw up less. It takes dedication. Some people can't do it but it it is worth it.
Re: Breastfeeding.
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Rhys - born 04.17.2013
Harry - born 04.18.2016
Bfing is hard, and a personal decision. It takes a lot of energy, and no one should feel bad if they can't manage it.
My plan is to breastfeed exclusively for 6 months and go a year total. DD had breast milk exclusively until 8 months and then we did both formula & breastmilk until 12 months. It was the hardest thing I've ever done- the commitment is great but it's worth it to me.