Comments on: a little update

By: Alie

Alie — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 03:27:59 +0000

I TOTALLY agree! And that’s why I decided to just keep using the nipple shield – it was either that or I’d give up nursing altogether! Compromise. :)

By: Alie

Alie — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 03:26:31 +0000

Oh my goodness, I cannot believe you stuck with it for 13 months! That is incredible!! I’m caught up to him (he hasn’t had formula in almost a week) but can’t wait for the day when I’ve got a nice, huge supply of milk in the freezer! ;)

By: Hannah Cifuentes

Hannah Cifuentes — Sat, 28 Jun 2014 15:51:54 +0000

If it’s any encouragement, because of jaundice I had to start supplementing with formula with my first – which caused him to completely reject the breast. So I ended up exclusively pumping for 13 months. At first you do feel behind, but I did end up catching up after a few weeks, and ended up producing more than enough! As hard as it is(and believe me, I know) just try to relax when you pump- picture him getting full and happy- it really helps with the letdown:)

By: Tessa Forbes

Tessa Forbes — Mon, 23 Jun 2014 21:35:50 +0000

He is so beautiful, so happy for you!! Breastfeeding was soooo, sooooo hard for me. I did everything right, and it was such a struggle. My only advice would be to give it all you’ve got, and if baby is not feeling it and you are miserable….baby would be ok on formula. I felt so guilty that I never did quit, and I look back and wished that I had. With my next babe that will be my motto, give it all I can and then if it makes everyone miserable break out the bottles. ;)

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Sat, 21 Jun 2014 16:18:31 +0000

Keep it up! You are doing such a great job! Nursing can be SO SO SO hard (And that’s an understatement)! You are so amazing to keep going. I promise it’ll be worth it! If your doctor hasn’t already prescribed it please ask for some Newmans ointment. It will help so so so much with the pain!!!! I hope it gets better soon:)