Guest guest Posted April 1, 2004 Report Share Posted April 1, 2004 Chrystal, This will be my fourth breast-fed baby. While I didn't have a hard time with the first, it seems like every time I had another one it just became " old-hat " . Just relax and let it happen. I know that sounds awfully simple, but the more relaxed you are with breast-feeding the better your milk flows, and the more calm the environment is for the baby to relax and just eat. I does take several weeks to months for your milk to regulate each time. I know it drove me crazy ruining towel after towel with the other kids for the first few weeks. Everytime I would feed from one side the other side would go haywire and milk would be everywhere. That made me feel pretty frustrated until my body regulated the flow. I would carry a towel with me everywhere I went and had to store many many extra breast pads in my diaper bags. Good luck to you this time!!! Mandi in Concord, NC Postop Distal RNY 09/23/02 Pregnant with #4 316/186 (198 at 21 weeks)/165 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 1, 2004 Report Share Posted April 1, 2004 Chrystal, I can't help as Hannah will be my first, but I just want you to know that I'm pulling for you. Have you contacted the la leche league? When I was going through all my drama with the first pediatrician not wanting me to breastfeed and me not being able to find an advocate, I contacted a local rep and she was great! She contacted people all over the country to help me gather information and she also gave me info about their meetings to go to even before Hannah is born, though I'm waiting till she is to go. I would highly suggest trying to find one as they seem to have pretty much run into anything or if not, they will search for the answers for you. Good luck! Axelrod A breastfeeding ??? Hi All, I breastfed my son before WLS and had a really hard time. It took a good 2 months before I really felt like I knew what I was doing and and I were comfortable with eachother. I almost quit a lot of times. My question is for those of you who have breastfed more than one child....Was it easier the second time? I really don't want to go through that 8 weeks of hell again. I cried because I felt like a failure and he cried cause he was hungry. I was the first person in my family to ever breastfeed so no one was much help to me - they just looked at me like I was a freak because I didn't use formula. Thank you in advance for the help. Chrystal Wife to Jace - together 6 Years! Happy Mommy to - 4 Years Old! New Baby Boy Swenson Due July 28, 2004! Zookeeper for 2 big dogs and 5 cats who let me feed them! http://chrystallife.50megs.com/ http://members.ebay.com/aboutme/seeswensonauctions/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 1, 2004 Report Share Posted April 1, 2004 Chrystal, I breastfed all 3 of my children. I had a horrible time with my first. Very hard, and we both cried all the time. But my second one was born knowing what to do! And to this day my first one is not an eater and my second one is!! Don't give up hope! There is a chance this one could be an absolute breeze!! They are all different. Hang in there girl! Korta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 5, 2004 Report Share Posted April 5, 2004 I have breastfed all 4 of my kids. I had a really hard time with the first two and only breastfed for the first couple of months, but was able to breastfeed the last two for 9 months each, even with returning to work with the 3rd child (I was lucky enough that my husband was able to bring him to me at lunchtime for feedings). Each child is different, but I think the main thing is to have confidence in yourself and not give up early on it. It can take several weeks to establish a routine and you should try your best not to supplement with a bottle in the early weeks, including at the hospital. Ask the staff not to supplement with formula or water bottles. Supplementing too soon seems to be a common problem with women who end up not breastfeeding for long. Also, see if there is a lactation consultant at your hospital or through your doctor's office. They are an invaluable resource if you are not afraid to ask questions! Good luck to you! Lap RNY 4-17-03 EDD child #5 ( ) - 5/31/04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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