hilsy85 on "Need breastfeeding encouragement."
It really does get better. I did not believe that at all when I was going thru the worst of it and crying they every nursing session from pain. For me it took longer than average--about 8.5/9 wks. And...
View Articleoahujeni on "Need breastfeeding encouragement."
Don't give up, it does get better like everyone says! Going to a BF group every week has helped me immensely, please try and find one!
View Articletequiero21 on "Need breastfeeding encouragement."
I think it took me at least a month to get into the groove. I thought for sure I was doing it wrong so I saw a LC. Supposedly all was well and we just needed the time. Still going strong at almost 10...
View ArticlePenny Lane on "Need breastfeeding encouragement."
@jedeve: I've written about my BF ing story (http://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-success-stories if you want the mid length story)Short story: terrible latch, even though it looked perfect....
View Articleautumn865 on "Need breastfeeding encouragement."
Although we didn't have the same issues as you with BFing I can so relate to your frustration. I always thought to BF was just the most natural thing in the world and it was something that would come...
View Articlecyndistar3 on "Need breastfeeding encouragement."
Your post fits my past situation to a t! We had the same exact issues and I nearly cried every single time she got hungry, I dreaded nursing because of the initial latch. For me it got better at 4ish...
View Articlebirdofafeather on "Need breastfeeding encouragement."
Another vote for finding a lactation support group. I went to one run by my hospital and it was awesome. I had a question about DD's tongue tie, but got a lot of great info from the questions other...
View Articlelemondrop on "Need breastfeeding encouragement."
I used the nipple shield for 3 weeks- especially at night when I was tired. Why wean from the nipple shield immediately? Take your time if you are hurting, it isn't worth dreading every feeding!Use...
View ArticleMrs. Tricycle on "Need breastfeeding encouragement."
Not the "standard" advice, but I love my nipple shield. I've been using it for 2 months and have had no issues. I occasionally try to do without, but Im not stressing about it. It made breastfeeding...
View ArticleMrs. Superhero on "Need breastfeeding encouragement."
Another vote for 6 weeks here. With my first that was how long it took. I was literally bleeding and the LC said that her latch looked fine. So yes, you can be doing it right and still be in pain. But...
View ArticleRee723 on "Need breastfeeding encouragement."
Ugh, the initial few weeks of BF'ing suck royally. For the first two to three weeks, it was toe curling, tears to the eyes, I want to give this up right now pain every single feed. I seriously dreaded...
View ArticleMaysprout on "Need breastfeeding encouragement."
Best wishes. Do you think he's not latching deep enough? One thing that I liked when she was small was laying on my side with my elbow and her little head in the crook of my elbow, it seemed help he...
View Articleskibobrown on "Need breastfeeding encouragement."
Does it hurt the entire time, or just at the beginning? At the beginning is normal I think... but if you could down from ten when baby latches and are still feeling true pain, then something probably...
View ArticleBaby Boy Mom on "Need breastfeeding encouragement."
I'm with the others...the first weeks were so painful and we had a host of issues. After 6 weeks though things started to get exponentially better, and we were able to nurse well past the first year. I...
View ArticleMamaJ on "Need breastfeeding encouragement."
@jedeve: I think around 4 weeks it was a little better then at 5 it was a lot better but my nipples were still healing ( I still used the shield on my left one until it healed because it was damaged...
View ArticleKatm558 on "Need breastfeeding encouragement."
I hear ya, sister! I also struggled with the same issues with oth of my boys and I just wanted to give up so badly. That type of pain is a special type of torture, because its not just physical, it's...
View Articlerunsyellowlites on "Need breastfeeding encouragement."
@jedeve: 2 weeks?! Those people are full of crap! lol Things started leveling out for us right about 6 weeks... at 2 weeks the poo was hitting the fan with oversupply, choking at letdown, colic. Le...
View Articlejedeve on "Need breastfeeding encouragement."
@MamaJ: when did it start getting better? It seems like everything says it should get better around two weeks so its just discouraging we are here and still struggling. (Though on the bright side he...
View ArticleThenetexan on "Need breastfeeding encouragement."
I too remember how tough it was at that point. I can remember literally crying in pain. If you can afford one, I would recommend seeing an LC. I know you saw one the hospital, but a current evaluation...
View ArticleMamaJ on "Need breastfeeding encouragement."
I had the exact same issues. Seriously exact same! It just took time. My LO is 7 weeks now and he does great now. It just took a lot of tears and pain to get here. I wanted to give up constantly. I...
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