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 ..
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
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
@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
Did you ry talking to a lactation consultant. maybe something can be done to make pumping more comfortable. . or you could manually express.
@fiona01, well.... I don't have any more advice for you 😞 I wish you the best of luck