I'm so upset with myself.. I couldn't breast feed because he wouldn't latch the right way and wasent…
I'm so upset with myself.. I couldn't breast feed because he wouldn't latch the right way and wasent getting enough . no matter how many times and different positions he couldn't get it. so I was pumping and was still not getting a lot so I kept trying and he was doing whatever I pumped and then the rest of it he was drinking with formula. well now my boobs are so engorged after pumping every 3 hours that it hurts to move or breathe or anything and I feel so terrible because it hurts so much I don't wanna pump anymore because I can't take the pain.. I feel like a terrible mother that I'm giving up feeding my child because it hurts me.. I can't stop crying and my fiance is not helping the situation he says just to stop and isent trying to make me feel batter idk what to do ..
Jessie·
Мама двоих (4 года, 5 лет), ждёт третьего
You tried, don't beat yourself up.
Kristin·
Мама четверых детей
Did you ry talking to a lactation consultant. maybe something can be done to make pumping more comfortable. . or you could manually express.
Sabrina·
@fiona01, I see your baby is about a week old. Don't give up just yet! Please go see a lactation consultant, you will be surprised how awesome they are and they will help you tremendously! I know for new moms (even if theres previous kids) the first couple of weeks are the hardest. Please don't give up
brianna·
Мама двоих (младенец)
I saw 4 separate consultants and none of them were able to make it work for me they all tried different things. I'm upset it Isn't helping @bri28 @wiccanmommy
Sabrina·
@fiona01, have you tried nipple shields? Just remember that you and baby have to get used to one another still and try to find a good rhythm. For sore nipples I recommend breast milk, put it on, let it dry..... Then lanolin. And get these, I loved them!!!
brianna·
Мама двоих (младенец)
I have a few of those @bri28 they gave me those ones and another kind to use at hospital and the lanolin works but only for a few min then it feels worse then before
Sabrina·
@fiona01, well.... I don't have any more advice for you 😞 I wish you the best of luck