I nursed all 3 girls and plan to with #4.

I am pregnant with my fourth child. I have an older daughter and a set of twins. I gave up with breastfeeding both times before because I just feltlike I was doing it wrong or they were not getting enough. I really want to make it work this time. Any tips?

?????? me!! I most definitely will be!

I'm a ftm and I plan on breastfeeding. I'm think about getting a lactation coach. But it's still so early in my pregnancy (9 weeks). I haven't really thought about all the logistics of it yet.

Bf lo till 20 months. Weaned now. Looking forward to cycle 2.

I love breastfeeding. I breast my son till he was 2 by then i was 8 months pregnant w my daughter unfortunately with my daughter our breastfeeding adventure ended at 10 months but im currently pregnant w baby3 and will breastfeed as lomg as possible. First months are the hardest

Congrats! I breastfed my 2yr old up until 14 months & I plan to breastfeed this one as well. I really hope I don't have any issues because breastfeeding was one of my most enjoyable duties last time.

Mitmit that's actually not true about the freezer. What happens is if you're putting it in a regular freezer that's open often the temp fluctuates from being open and closed which can cause bacteria to grow so it's only good for 6m but if you get a deep freezer it's good for a year.

Also lanolin isn't suggested anymore because it traps moisture which will cause nipples to crack more and may cause thrush.

Lastly alot of women think they don't produce enough when in reality it's only 2% that cant. Women mistake their supply regulating for not producing enough. It's normal after 6-8 week for your supply to regulate and clusterfeeding (which women confuse for not producing enough) is normal for the first 10-12weeks. The only reliable way of measuring if baby is getting enough is the diaper output. Pumping also is not a good measure of supply and unless you're going back to work you shouldn't be pumping till 6w pp.

Ladies that are saying about cracked nipples please get your kids checked for ties this time around by a preferred provider. There's an amazing fb group called milky mommas and they helped me greatly with my son

I breastfed my son all through my second pregnancy up until 3rd trimester and he weaned a couple months before she was born he was 23 months. My daughter just weaned at 2 years old. And I'll be breastfeeding this baby too.

Moonlight, you can ask your doctor for prescription nipple cream. I had severe mastitis the week after my daughter was born which ended with me back in the hospital for five days! Cracked nipples are no joke!! I got prescription nipple cream that was amazing! Just talk to your doctor.

I breastfed my daughter until she self weaned at 13 months. I had enough breast milk to give it to her in a sippy cup until she was 14-15 months. It really worked great for us because she has a milk protein allergy. I plan to breastfeed this baby also (my goal is atleast a year)

I tried breastfeeding my son. (Now four) It was excruciating. My nipples cracked and bled and I simply didn't make enough milk for him. I felt like such a failure.

I'm going to try again with this baby. I am very scared.

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I'm 2 years in and pregnant with baby number 4. I'm currently trying to weine my girly off. Planning to pump more and bottle feed for baby on the way.

I do have a question. With my daughter I breast fed her for about a week, my breast were so engorged she couldn't latch and I ended up pumping which led to bottle feeding. I decided then to exclusively pump which was horrible! I did until about 2 months and stopped because my nipples were bleeding and pieces were falling off....it was horrible. Had I just tried to stick to nursing it probably would have been better. All of the nipple creams I tried didn't help. I felt so guilty after everytime she drank formula....

I'm so determined to nurse until I have to return to work which I then only plan to pump enough for the 2 days I work for my husband to feed the baby.

My questions are what kind of nipple cream helped you all the best with bleeding, cracks, pain?

I also used to get this horrible pain at let down that felt deep in my chest like someone was tearing the muscle off my chest wall, is that normal to feel? Lol

Any other advice is welcome.

I am still breastfeeding my almost 9 month old, but since I got pregnant with this one my supply must have dropped as he was flailing around like a beached whale while nursing... so as sad and inadequate as it makes me feel, we are supplementing with a high quality organic formula. He is still nursing but when he starts flailing around he gets the bottle... and he loves it so that tells me he needs it.

I did read that if you freeze breast milk it loses its goodness so is only good when given. From the fridge. So if that's the case how long does it last? Also can anyone recommend a good breast pump? Last time round I had a manual one which worked pretty well but want to invest in the most effective this time round as I do want a bit of a life and to also share the feeding with my partner.

Also what bottles would you recommend ? I chose NUK last time as they had a latex teat but getting my baby to take it was a nightmare and he just wanted boob! Fair enough really but this time it would be nice to do a mixture when needed.

The other thing is when's too early to introduce the complimentary bottle feed when you need to? I've also heard if you start too early you can confuse the baby and they end up choosing the bottle above the boob!

I couldnt nurse my baby as my boobs are 38 H and he was only 5 lbs and 1 oz so when i tried i was latterly suffocating him, even with my husbands help. So i pump for a month, it was so hard as i had a csection and no one could help me. So i was only able to do a month? hopefully this time around i can pump for a longer time!

I'm also hoping to breastfeed! I was successful with my daughter until I went back to work and started having supply issues. She weaned herself at 7 months anyway. I was so sad! I'm having twins this time and hoping and praying I can exclusively breastfeed/pump for both of them. Thanks for starting this thread! ❤️

U guys are so lucky :,( i cant produce milk .. with my oldest i cried everyday for almost 3 months cause i was so heartbroken .. but i have learned to accept it ^.^ and my children are still perfect as ever

I breastfed my son for 22 months and I got super sick with high fevers. Dr prescribed all these meds so I stopped feeding him for a week and he then weaned. I plan on breastfeeding as long as I can with this one.

I nursed my now 1 year old for 11 months, I had to stop because I got blisters on my boobs everyday for a week. I was starting to hate her and the doctor said she was ok to start milk. I was hoping for a year but didn't quiet make it, I'm hoping I can with this one.

I nursed my daughter for 3 months. Unfortunately, I had to stop so early and it was hard to keep up with because I became a single mom and had to quickly move home and find a new job at this time. I was disappointed that I stopped so soon especially since it was so hard to get her to latch properly in the beginning. My son I nursed for 15 months. My dad died in January and I spent a lot of time taking care of all his things so again it was hard to keep up with. With this baby I plan to breastfeed again. :)

I nursed both my girls until a little after a year! With my first daughter, she had an upper lip tie which lead to a bad latch! We worked very hard with a Lactation consultant and got her latch sorted out. A couple weeks later she got thrush, which she passed off to me. If any of you have had that, you know how painful it is to have nipples that feel like they are on fire! All of this is to say, I somehow kept pushing because I was seriously driven to breastfeed and was successful on nursing my daughter until after her first birthday.

My second daughter had the perfect latch right off the bat and was the easiest baby to nurse.

I look forward to nursing this third baby. I have enjoyed nursing and would recommend it to anyone who is a first time mom! Stick with it because it is so so rewarding!

Thanks for all of the info ladies

I breastfed my son for 17 mths he had a lip tie from hell and no one would clip it but we got through it

Breastfed my daughter for 18months

My son is 4 and daughter will be 2 in August

Sorry I was so long! ?

I plan on it! My first had a latch problem and with us living with my in laws. My mil heavily influenced me to give up. I now know that she does not like bf'd and has even made a comment to the extent it is nasty. ? I breastfeed my 2nd till 2 months. Which stopped and switched him to formula for what I thought was honestly my husband feeling left out. I soon discovered it was once again my mil manipulating him once again but it was already to late and milk was gone. My husband has since then realized just how much my in laws have done and they had a falling out. Thank goodness he no longer takes crap from them and I am much older and less gullible.(We got married when I was 18) That being said I will breastfeed this baby and I will feed till after 12 months and then pump for sippy cups when needed.

I love bfing! I breastfed my first daughter 9 months my second 2 weeks(due to health reasons) and my 3 year old for 15 months and plan to do the same this time. I love bfing and try to do my best to educate everyone around me w out being crazy ?

That's awesome, Britt! Every drop counts!(:

Mitmit- You can most certainly have a drink if you're breastfeeding! The only need to pump and dump is if you're too drunk to drive. If you're over the legal limit to drive and aren't able to care for baby, then you should dump that next pump session. Otherwise, it is safe to drink and nurse.(:

I nursed my first for two years plan to do the same with this baby if not longer! ❤️

Good for you, Lou! Way to go, mama!(:

I nursed my four year old up until six months, I wanted to do a year but she didn't.. I will be breastfeeding this baby as well

Yes I'll most definitely be breastfeeding. I did with my son up to 7 months until one boob totally gave up the ghost.. it still looks a bit smaller even this time round.

My only concern is being able to have a drink of alcohol during this period. Serious question, did anyone drink alcohol and still breast feed?

❤ this post!!! I breastfed my first for 6 months & my second for 15 months as she weaned herself off. Definitely going to breastfeed again this time around. X

Jd83- You can breastfeed while at home and pump at work if you'd like! You need to pump in accordance to when baby normally eats. If baby eats every 2-3 hours, be sure to do the same with pumping. I'm so happy that your job will give you a safe and sanitary place to pump! If for some reason in the future you need a copy of workplace pumping laws, please let me know!(:

Monique- And that's perfect, too! A full belly is what is best for baby. My best friend went through the same thing when she decided to exclusively pump because her baby girl wouldn't latch. Your feelings are valid, and breastfeeding truly isn't for everyone! ??

LAK- You can absolutely exclusively pump!! In fact, one of my best friends was an exclusive pumper because her baby wouldn't latch. You can most definitely breastfeed both if you would like to, as well. But that's completely up to you once the babies get here. It's a lot of work, so it may alleviate some stress on you if you nurse and pump. Just ensure that you get plenty of skin to skin time with the babies to help your supply. And your body will do the rest! If you decide to be an exclusive pumper, you can also put the babies to the breast for antibodies purposes. But it's not necessary. Just kissing and loving on your sweet babies will trigger your body to make everything that they need through your breast milk. If you have anymore questions or need support, we're here for you!(:

How can I increase my supply?

Mamapatuca- It's seriously so rough in the beginning and sore nipples/bloody milk are definitely a thing. I too have inverted nipples, and my daughter was also tongue and lip tied. So it was a hell of a ride in the beginning. Just don't give up if jt's something that you're truly determined to do. Every baby and every breastfeeding journey is different, so you may not even have any issues this time around!

I breastfed my daughter until she was 13 months and plan to breastfeed again this time! The beginning was rough but I was so glad I stuck with it.

I can't breastfeed due to working full time but I would love to pump so the baby still gets nutrients. How often do you have to pump? This is my first so I'm not sure if pumping would be doable either with working full time. My company is awesome and would give me the time/privacy to pump when needed.

I'm definitely going to breast feed (:

I nursed my lo till he was 19 months. I went ona travel and weaned after that. I got pregnant just a week before I weaned. So, no tandem for me but am glad he was OK weaning, didn't make much fuss and now looking forward to a longer time with my second.

Me! I breastfed my two older kids & definitely will breastfeed this one! ❤️❤️❤️

@LAK just some advice. Keep an open mind about breastfeeding first. If you feel apprehensive about it the babies will feel it too, when they try to nurse. You might absolutely love it. I'll be honest it is extremely hard at first but once you all get used to it, it's the most amazing thing!!! I nursed my son until he was 21 months old. We STRUGGLED at first. He lost a full pound while we were in the hospital but we persevered and it ended up being an amazing thing!

You women are gods ??? i breastfed my daughter for about 12weeks but unfortunately my supply was extremely low and she had horrible acid reflex so i had to stop. I was also young and didnt know much about it so this time im doing everything differently.

I'm a huge advocate as well I have literally been pregnant and or breastfeeding since 10.2012 and this is #7 but # 3 in that time frame. I exclusively breastfeed and I am still nursing my youngest that turned 2 at the end of January he has self weaned to only nursing now bf bed. Congrats to everyone and love seeing all the support. I as well am a great resource to anyone with questions.

My son wouldn't latch. I didn't give up, and pumped for him for 12 months. It was hard and I hated being attached to the pump, but I did what I had to do. There were times I didn't have enough milk, and supplemented with formula, but I refused to let myself feel bad about it. Fed is best.

I have no intention of attempting latch with this next kiddo. I honestly believe it was the root of my baby blues and post partum. I felt so inadequate until I came to terms with pumping. I'll go straight to pumping this time to avoid the negativity.

I am a first time mom expecting twins. Is it possible to exclusively pump? I want them to get the benefits of breast milk but I think between me being a first timer, them probably being premature and the fact that there is 2 of them I don't know that breastfeeding is going to work out. I'm getting mixed reviews from friends about exclusively pumping.

I loved breastfeeding my baby. And quite frankly that's one of the things I look forward to with this new baby. I can't wait?

I tried sooo so hard to exclusively breastfeed my daughter and couldnt success :( i ended up formula feed and breastfeeding but only at night, at some point after she was born i had to stop because my milk was bright red from all the bloody nipples ? and when i stopped she didnt like it for a whole month i was feeling like a FAILURE!! and until this day it hurts me sooo much that i couldnt do what i always dreamed of (i dont remember whats the word for that but my nipples are not normal they are reverse? Or something like that) im already telling my husband this time around DO NOT LET ME GIVE UP AND DONT LET ME BUY BOTTLE, but he says: if i see you in sooo much pain like last time OF CURSE i will make u stop because i dont wanna see u suffer like that again"

So please please pleaseeee give me some tips on how can i be succesful this time around. Its gonna be much appreciate it.

Love4paws- Good for you, momma!! If you have any questions or need any advice at all I'm sure we'd all be happy to help! It's definitely overwhelming in the beginning, but so totally worth it.((:

Neo and Kristi- Congratulations! It's such a gift being able to nurse! Every single drop is worth it.(:

Lokker- It's totally fine as long as you up your calorie intake and make sure you're taking all of your necessary vitamins.(:

I'm a ftm pregnant with twins and I'm hoping to breastfeed! @dimorris - my mom always called them milkies too lol!!

I breastfed my 1st for 6 weeks, my 2nd for 28 months and I will also nurse this one! ❤️

I breastfed both of my daughters and plan to with this one as well. My first self weaned just before a year and my other daughter was around two years old when she stopped.

Kuddos to you! I made it to 13 months with my son and I was SO ready!

I'm a huge breastfeeding advocate as well! I heard it's not healthy to have three people feeding off one body? How do you eat enough to sustain all of that?

Awe! That's awesome, momma! Congrats! My daughter still nurses first thing in the morning, at nap times, and at bed time. She is a milkie addict. I'm excited to try and tandem nurse! I'm sure she'll want milkies even more once she sees her baby sister nursing frequently.(:

I'm still nursing my 17 month old. But just before bedtime. I plan on nursing baby as well. I will have my 17 month weaned by then.