Thanks so much @bugmama @mami203

I breastfed my son full time for the first 6 months and do plan on the same with my daughter. It hurts to begin with but you can do it. It's a mind set it can be frustrating at times. Don't give up and supplementing formula can confuse the baby as well. Praying that it gets easier for you.

I wanted to breast feed so bad. I couldn't do it. which long run worked out for me because she's lactose intolerant. but pretty much since day 1 my baby has been on Gerber formula and she's 10000000% healthy

What kind of nipple cream is good? @mami203

I did both from start breast and fomula just make sure your breastfeeding or pumping cause your milk supply will dry up .....try nipple cream it should help too

I promise it gets easier .. I found trying different positions rotated how my babies mouth landed on my nipple each feeding and it helped with the soreness

Thanks @mmam91 I'm like so worried 😥 first time mom and I its just me and my husband no family near us that I could ask anything

you also don't really want to give your baby a bottle this soon if you want to exclusively breastfeed. bottles are easier for babies to drink out of and they will start to prefer the nipples from a bottle because it's less work rather than your own nipples. this is what a lactation consultant told me when I was at the hospital. hope this helps:)

formula isn't necessarily bad, but breast is best lol don't give up just yet. you and ur baby have to both learn how to breastfeed. my daughter is 2 months old now and the first week or so was definitely a challenge, but I didn't give up and now everything is great!

But formula is bad or is ok once in a while? @mmam91 @cubanese

you can put lanolin on them after you're done feeding. I use Medela brand lanolin and it helps with sore and cracked nipples