Breastfeeding and bottles

pinkclaire · Mar 10th, 2010, 16:41 PM

I've been exclusively breastfeeding for nearly 5 weeks and I'm considering expressing so my hubby can do a feed every now and then so I can catch up on some sleep. James cluster feeds every evening and rarely goes more 2 hrs between feeds. He's been away for 2 weeks and I could really do with some rest. The problem is it's really bothering me the thought of giving him a bottle and someone else feeding him. Does anyone else feel like this?

Scooby12345 · Mar 11th, 2010, 09:00 AM

I totally undestand what you mean, i'm planing on doing as you say from 6 weeks but i'll feel the same as you do!

henny · Mar 11th, 2010, 09:05 AM

I hated it when my hubby feed my son his bottle as i felt it was my duty to do that part but i have relaxed abit and express ready for when i want to go to the running club or to the shops

pinkclaire · Mar 11th, 2010, 09:12 AM

Thanks guys, I know I'll get used to it but just thought I was being a bit silly!

Miss Wright · Mar 11th, 2010, 09:24 AM

The first time I expressed at 5 weeks I hovered around looking over my boyfriend's shoulder the whole time he was feeding Dylan

The first couple of times were a little weird as I did feel that feeding was my job. Once I got used to it though I was grateful for the break x

purple_kiwi · Mar 11th, 2010, 15:17 PM

i felt the same. we only tried once to give her a bottle of ebm and when she didnt take it i was so happy but felt bad because he wants to feed her

Punky79 · Mar 11th, 2010, 15:36 PM

I cried the first time my LO had a bottle! I have to say though now I absolutely LOVE the freedom it gives me - and the extra sleep!

Jchihuahua · Mar 11th, 2010, 15:42 PM

I really don't mind sharing feeding Daisy. My hubby feeds her every night and my mum's fed her twice too. As long as it was someone I trust I'd be happy for them to give her the bottle of EBM

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Mar 10th, 2010, 16:41 PM	#1
pinkclaire Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 7,619	Breastfeeding and bottles I've been exclusively breastfeeding for nearly 5 weeks and I'm considering expressing so my hubby can do a feed every now and then so I can catch up on some sleep. James cluster feeds every evening and rarely goes more 2 hrs between feeds. He's been away for 2 weeks and I could really do with some rest. The problem is it's really bothering me the thought of giving him a bottle and someone else feeding him. Does anyone else feel like this?

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Mar 11th, 2010, 09:00 AM	#2
Scooby12345 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: North West, England Posts: 667	I totally undestand what you mean, i'm planing on doing as you say from 6 weeks but i'll feel the same as you do!

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Mar 11th, 2010, 09:05 AM	#3
henny Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Hampshire Posts: 899	I hated it when my hubby feed my son his bottle as i felt it was my duty to do that part but i have relaxed abit and express ready for when i want to go to the running club or to the shops

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Mar 11th, 2010, 09:12 AM	#4
pinkclaire Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 7,619	Thanks guys, I know I'll get used to it but just thought I was being a bit silly!

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Mar 11th, 2010, 09:24 AM	#5
Miss Wright Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Near Plymouth, Devon Posts: 617	The first time I expressed at 5 weeks I hovered around looking over my boyfriend's shoulder the whole time he was feeding Dylan The first couple of times were a little weird as I did feel that feeding was my job. Once I got used to it though I was grateful for the break x

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Mar 11th, 2010, 15:17 PM	#6
purple_kiwi Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 1,240	i felt the same. we only tried once to give her a bottle of ebm and when she didnt take it i was so happy but felt bad because he wants to feed her

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Mar 11th, 2010, 15:36 PM	#7
Punky79 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 278	I cried the first time my LO had a bottle! I have to say though now I absolutely LOVE the freedom it gives me - and the extra sleep!

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Mar 11th, 2010, 15:42 PM	#8
Jchihuahua Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: W. Yorkshire Posts: 4,919	I really don't mind sharing feeding Daisy. My hubby feeds her every night and my mum's fed her twice too. As long as it was someone I trust I'd be happy for them to give her the bottle of EBM .

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