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Hey there all, I am 18 weeks pregnant with my 2nd, and my first is 20 months old. Breastfeeding him was NOT A GOOD NOR FUN EXPERIENCE AT ALL. Long story short, there was a few times in the hospital that we had no choice but to give him a bottle. (Screaming endlessly for 2 hrs, and refused to latch on.) Anyway, I finally got him to latch on when he was 2 weeks old, after ENDLESSLY pumping every 3 hrs around the clock for those 2 weeks, giving through a bottle. So, of course, he got real used to the bottle. And, because of that, he got picky about the boob!! There was numerous times after successfully getting him to latch on at 2 weeks, that he would refuse to latch on, and would scream until he got the bottle, because he was more used to it!! It was VERY nerve wracking, and very hard mentally. When he was about 3 1/2 months old, I ended up switching to formula, because it was such a hard struggle, and wearing me out to no end. I couldn't take it anymore. I'm just looking for some words of encouragement to try breastfeeding again with the new baby. I know I want to, but I WILL NOT if it ends up being as difficult as it was with baby #1. Either the baby is gonna latch on, and nurse, or its goin' on formula, cause I can't take the mental stress of continuously pumping, plus giving a bottle. Its gonna be all or nothing... I'm gonna have a 2 year old to take care of as well, so that is the only way it will work. Please give me some words of encouragement...Am I worrying for nothing?
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Do breastfeeding moms never get online? Looking for some answers please.....
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well if this new baby dont latch on try just putting some breastmilk in to a cup (medicine cup) and then try latching the baby on... that what one of my friends did.... as for me im still try with my 2 week old daughter... who is a combination of both cuz she dont get enough breastmilk.... is still having a hard time but it do take time
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Every nursing experience is as different as the child itself. Do not write off breastfeeding due to your first experience. Also don't forget breastfeeding is not an all or nothing thing, every bit of that golden juice counts.
Now that you know about nipple confusion and the effect of giving a bottle you are more informed. When baby is born make sure no bottle is given, period. You are mama and you do have control. Also make sure that you see a lactation consultant immediately to help with the latch BEFORE leaving the hospital. Another thing to remember is no matter the problem with persistence and determination you will overcome! With breastfeeding education is the key. There are many health professionals that hand out misinformation due to the fact that they are not required to have ANY breastfeeding training. This is why it is so important to be educated. With the education it allows you to be confident in the fact that no matter the problem formula is hardly the answer and YOU will be able to conquer it, no biggie. Good Luck!! You will do great!! = |
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