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breastfeeding
Posted on 10/07/08, 04:17 pm
I am conflicted and undecided about breastfeeding. I have read about all the benefits and my boyfriend would perfer that i do it for at least 4 weeks. But i don't think i will be able to it. Something about it i find disgusting. I want the best for my baby and I want to respect my boyfriend but every 2-3 hrs and I will be the only one who can feed it. Not my boyfriend at 3am. I wouldn't be able to leave my baby w/ any one like if I wanted to go t othe store. And if I do decide to do it I will neever do it in public or infront of family.
Has anyone else thought about brestfeeding? How did youi come to your decsion?
Has anyone else thought about brestfeeding? How did youi come to your decsion?
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Reply #1 10/07/08 5:31pm
I've been breastfeeding for five months now. It definetly does tie you to the baby. I can't be gone for more than three hours, if I do go out. And the first two weeks were absolute hell. But, it's a lot cheaper and I really enjoy the special bond that it forms between me and my baby. And as you said, it's so much better for the baby. But, don't do it for anyone else. Don't let someone else talk you into breastfeeding. It's gotta be right for you, because you're the one that will go through the initial pain and the sacrifice of time. -
Reply #2 10/07/08 10:48pm
I cant think of it being gross to breastfeed. Its just the cycle of life! I dont know if my body will allow me to or not, you never know until it comes time to actually do it. I am scared that I wont beable to becasue i want that bonding time with my child. I dont care if I have to do it in public, it happens, its just the cycle of life! YEs, i will put a blanket over the boobs but normal people will understand! Dont worry and stress about it tooo much! Its your choice. Maybe you should do a bit of research on it? Good luck! -
Reply #3 10/08/08 11:21am
Another thing to consider is supplementing by pumping - that way you can spend more than three hours away from the baby and still give your baby the benefits of breast milk. It is a very personal decision, so do what's right for you. -
Reply #4 10/08/08 6:41pm
Oh, i am planning on pumping too so my hubby can get bonding time too. -
Reply #5 10/09/08 6:12am
i wanted to breastfeed and it is a personal choice. however, i don't produce enough milk for my little girl so i supplement with formula and i'm ok with that too. :) i love having that bond with my daughter when i breastfeed her. it is just something that i personally treasure with her. when we do go out, i make a bottle for her. i used to just breastfeed in the car but it is just easier to bring a bottle. -
Reply #6 10/09/08 1:45pm
I agree with Mel. if you do decide to breastfeed, you can always pump. that way you can be away from your baby for more than 3 hours, and you won't have to worry about feeling weird. it gives the baby the same benefit. that way you could make bottles before bedtime, and your boyfriend can take turns waking up with the baby. but it's a very personal decision. i have decided to try it as painful as i think it will be in the beginning, but i would never judge anyone who didn't. it's your decision. i would do more research, and good luck in your decsion! -
Reply #7 10/12/08 2:37pm
I'm planning on breastfeeding and personally the idea of bf'ing in public or anything doesnt bother me, of course i would put a blanket over.
Also i have to go back to work full time as soon as i can and my boyfriend wants to feed her some too so im planning on pumping and expressing breast milk as well so that whoever watches her while im at work can feed her as well as her dad helping with nighttime feedings but yet she still gets all the nutritional benefit. ive heard of some people who exclusively pump because they want the benefit for their child but the idea of bf'ing bothers them. To me i think that would be a lot of extra work, but its all a personal choice and theres more than just bf'ing and just formula to choose from.
good luck! -
Reply #8 10/15/08 6:30pm
thanks you all have given a lot to think about... -
Reply #9 10/21/08 10:58am
i wanted to breast feed but my baby was int he nicu and they had to give him bottles so it was near impossible for him to transition back to breast....so i decided to use a breast pump, god is that alot of work, not only so you have to bottle feed the baby what you pump but you also have to take 20-30min to pump the milk to feed the baby....soo i have done it for a month and plan to go back to work in another 4 wks, so i'm beginning to put him back on formula -
Reply #10 10/22/08 7:19pm
Hey i have the same problem. I just turned 6 mo and i still havn't decided what to do. I read some of the posts above and i think i will try and use the pump. It just sounds easier to me.
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