Did anyone stop breastfeeding because they felt like it was too much for them? Sometimes I get really frustrated when my son unlatches every two minutes and then starts getting mad because he's not eating. It makes me feel like I'm a bad mom but I just feel like I don't have the patience for it. Thinking maybe I should just pump and give him bottles or just go to formula.
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@momi2b4, Walmart or target by the pumps 😊
Iv seen them at Walmart, try different positions when nursing too though it might help! Like both of you laying facing eachother like on a bed, that helped us till he got good at his latch because the bed supported his head (:
@bri28, @des_a_rayy @zaysmomma thank u ladies for the kind words. I'm not ready to give up completely. Dr did tell me about the nipper shields where do u purchase them?
It will probably help him stay latched! @wildtank
I agree with @bri28 I'm still using my nipple shields because I had a flat nipple and he only was taking one so that one became bloody and hurt so bad. With the nipple shields I could literally nurse all day. There a plastic nipple (kind of like the top to a bottle) that you put over ur nipple. It has saved my life lmao
Exactly what @bri28 said keep pushing through because it does get easier! Iv been there in your shoes and it sucks but it will get better. Im a full time mommy, 40+ hrs a week and going on 10 months with 8 teeth and still breast feeding and its tiring and tough but I get through it lol I cosleep at night and feed well laying down in bed with him so I get to sleep while he eats, have you tried that? As bub gets older the latch will get better! (:
@momi2b4, have you tried a nipple shield for feeding? My nipples aren't always hard, he eats just fine, but a shield could help. And it's a little easier on those nipples as well
Patience ladies, patience! You know it takes your baby to get used to all these things, just like you're getting used to it. A baby 5 days old is just trying to figure out what's going on. I know it's frustrating, I get it. I'm BF my first and I'm going on 3 months now with my new baby. If the baby is hungry, they wanna eat. If baby wakes up at 2am, you would still have to go to the kitchen, make a bottle and all that, so I don't see where the issue is here. I'm not trying to sound mean, but I'm such a breastfeeding advocate, it hurts my heart to see that young ladies wanna give up because they're tired, or exhausted or plain just find the convenience of a bottle with formula much better. Give yourselves and baby a chance. It won't always be that hard. Am I exhausted - yes! Did I cry before - many times. But knowing that my little guy doesn't know any better and him giving me this special look when I feed him, it's all worth it. My baby hasn't had any formula yet and I don't plan on giving him any cause I have plenty of milk. Fed is best, that's true, whether it's breastmilk or formula. But think about all the benefits for you and your little baby. Give it a chance, that's all I'm asking ☺️ @wildtank @momi2b4
It takes more time to pump & feed. I had to do that. Took 30-60 mins to pump then you have to clean it all then feed your baby. You have to carry the pump everywhere. I did it for 4m wasn't easy still would be doing it if he still would take the breast milk. You can do it just takes a little bit more time.
yeah @wildtank my husband try to help lol I'm thinking about giving up but I'm not sure
@momi2b4, that's pretty weird. I've never had that happen, I just know he for whatever reason has trouble staying on some days and it is so hard.
oh my gosh at right now at night I'm giving him formula but during the day I been trying boob. then for some reason my nipple doesn't stay hard never had that happen
@momi2b4, yes! And I feel horrible for getting mad but when it's the 3rd he's woken me up at night and it's like 2 in the morning and im super exhausted I can't help but get mad. I've cried so many times because of it.
oh my gosh mommy I feel the same way! my son is 5 days old and in the same spot. he latches on but then moves and he gets off the boob and gets so mad. so then I get mad
I gave up because it was frustrating, exhausting, and painful. Don't feel like a bad mom or let anyone tell you that you're a bad mom for pumping and giving a bottle or formula feeding. You tried and that's awesome, girl! :)
At that age I felt the same way and than he got better I almost gave up but I'm glad I pushed through. Just try to hang in there. And if it's not still working than that's okay to do give up. It's what works for both of you.