Okay, I attempted to breastfeed my first child. He did not latch on, so I pumped and pumped wanting to give him the best. But at about a month of age, I got sooo sore. I was actually expressing blood when I pumped. Had a 104 fever. And barely remember weeks 3-5 of my sons life. My husband would drop baby and myself off at my parents house when he went to work, just in case something happened. Because this was such a horrible situation in what was supose to be such a magical time, I am torn between whether to breastfeed our next. I am not pregnant, yet. But we are working on it. But this is one of the most important questions I am asking myself. I have heard that each child is different with the breastfeeding experience. Is it normal for me to be hesitant about breastfeeding the baby #2 after experiencing all that I did? I know breastmilk is best, but a child needs a mommy who can care for them also. Any advice from those who are or who have breastfed, would be appreciated. ↓
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