HavingMyFirst - Fri Nov 30, 2007 10:41 am
I am a first time mom with a 1 week old. We have been bfing since he was born, but it's starting to take it's toll on me. He has trouble latching on, so I got a nipple shield. My milk came in, but...
View ArticleHobbyHopper - Fri Nov 30, 2007 10:57 am
I'm sorry you guys are having a hard time with bfing! It is so hard at the beginning and for me that was really frustrating. Not only because it was hard but also because I had in my...
View ArticleRyan'sMommy! - Fri Nov 30, 2007 10:58 am
I would contact a lactation consultant. Your hospital should be able to put you in touch with one. She'll be able to help you get a good latch and work through any other problems. It does get...
View ArticleBZCA_Alisa - Fri Nov 30, 2007 11:09 am
Hugs and congrats on your baby! I am sorry your dh is being hard, please tell him that until he sprouts breasts he won't understand and the decision is really not his. OK,...
View ArticleCaseyB - Fri Nov 30, 2007 11:21 am
If you are able, I would suggest committing to bfing for a few more weeks and also talking to a LC or LLL leader.I don't think there is anyone who loves breastfeeding all the time. ...
View ArticleVanAliCat - Fri Nov 30, 2007 11:54 am
This is exactly how I felt at your stage. I was so ready to give up. DH was anything but helpful and did not want to go the formula route. I stuck it out and I still occasionally question the...
View Articlesarah1007 - Fri Nov 30, 2007 2:59 pm
I felt exactly the same! I can tell you that if you decide to stick it out it will improve. I remember several hours of practically fighting with DS at every feeding where he was screaming...
View Articlesarah1007 - Fri Nov 30, 2007 3:00 pm
P.S. I don't know what kind of support you have, but that's so important. I'd try a LC & maybe contact La Leche League. I would never have made it through the first week without the...
View Articleposhtayo - Fri Nov 30, 2007 6:19 pm
I'm sorry to hear your having so much trouble. I would see if there is any Le Leche League meetings in your area. You can get first hand edice in person from BFing mothers of all kinds. They can...
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