Anyone not breast feeding for different reasons? - Page 3

laura6914 · Mar 1st, 2010, 05:20 AM

all that info is great hun thank you ever so much. I can imagine brastfeeding a baby with teeth would be very very painful. Well done for for sticking to it, i dont think many would. I think its going to be difficult to start off with but like anything new ill get the hang of it.
I have looked into freezing it looks pretty straight forward. It keeps for a few months. You thaw it in the fridge and then heat as you would normally.
I really cant wait to experiance it all. As i say ill only breast feed for the first few weeks and then as long as im not too shattered ill start expressing. I think ill only breast feeed up to 6 months or so and then gradually introduce formular.

xxx

Moomad · Mar 1st, 2010, 05:24 AM

I've been told you can't mix it? I don't mean in the same bottle. I mean, sometimes use breast milk, and sometimes use formula.

I'm not sure yet, I'd like to do a mixture of both so that my mum can help me look after baby to give me some rest.

Also, does breastfeeding give you saggy boobies?

frouphea · Mar 1st, 2010, 05:28 AM

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Also, does breastfeeding give you saggy boobies?

No it doesn't. If women have breast changes, it is due to pregnancy.

Also, the way a baby breastfeeds means it doesn't hurt when baby has teeth. My LO has several teeth and it is no problem at all.

Breastfeeding is easier than expressing, and almost all ladies who try exclusive expressing give up.

x-amy-x · Mar 1st, 2010, 05:42 AM

I dont think ill breast feed... but as with caitlyn, i wont rule it out. I liked hubby being able to feed the baby, i got the rest i needed and he got time to bond with his baby xx

bubbles · Mar 1st, 2010, 06:15 AM

I'll be BFing again if not tandem nursing as I'm still BFing now. I am very pro BFing and would encourage it but I would never judge anyone who chose not to as at the end of the day it is your body, your baby and your choice. I will say though don't rule it out completely as you may change your mind when LO is here xx

Bingo · Mar 1st, 2010, 07:07 AM

I would love to breastfeed but I won't beat myself up about if it doesn't work out for whatever reason. I love seeing a woman out and about breastfeeding, it makes me smile. It's a shame it's not such a common site that people don't bat an eyelid. I'm fairly shy and will want to make sure I'm completely covered though. Who knows, maybe once I have baby being slightly exposed simply won't matter.

frouphea · Mar 1st, 2010, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Bingo

I would love to breastfeed but I won't beat myself up about if it doesn't work out for whatever reason. I love seeing a woman out and about breastfeeding, it makes me smile. It's a shame it's not such a common site that people don't bat an eyelid. I'm fairly shy and will want to make sure I'm completely covered though. Who knows, maybe once I have baby being slightly exposed simply won't matter.

I think a lot of women find it is easier than they thought, to feed in public. I've had an anxiety disorder for a long time, and thought I'd never be able to feed in public, but it is not a problem at all!

Bingo · Mar 1st, 2010, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by frouphea

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Originally Posted by Bingo

I would love to breastfeed but I won't beat myself up about if it doesn't work out for whatever reason. I love seeing a woman out and about breastfeeding, it makes me smile. It's a shame it's not such a common site that people don't bat an eyelid. I'm fairly shy and will want to make sure I'm completely covered though. Who knows, maybe once I have baby being slightly exposed simply won't matter.

I think a lot of women find it is easier than they thought, to feed in public. I've had an anxiety disorder for a long time, and thought I'd never be able to feed in public, but it is not a problem at all!

That's great to hear. I'm sorry you suffer with an anxiety disorder though.

Janidog · Mar 1st, 2010, 07:48 AM

I won't be breast feeding and will be FF right from the start. I won't feel guilty about it either.

I am going back to work part-time once LO is born and he will be coming with me, so don't fancy having customers or clients coming in and out or trying to answer telephones whilst BF at the same time.

TTC4No3 · Mar 1st, 2010, 08:16 AM

For first time moms who aren't sure about breastfeeding I really highly recommend that you don't give up on the idea before trying it. I was quite stressed out about it when pregnant with my first wondering if I would manage it, how I would feel about it etc. When my son was born he wouldn't latch on the first day so I was ready to get the bottles out!! But after a good sleep he did latch on and it turned out to be a wonderful experience. He always gained weight fine and was a peaceful baby so it reasurred me that he was getting enough and my milk was good quality. For those who are shy about breastfeeding when out don't worry - I am too and I just use a fitting room when I'm in a shop for example. When we have guests over or I'm at someone's house I just excuse myself and go to a bedroom. The most precious moment imo is when your little one is breastfeeding and staring at you in the eyes; I really miss those moments and can't wait to be b/f the next little one.

Mar 1st, 2010, 05:20 AM	#21
laura6914 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Hyde, Cheshire Posts: 3,693	all that info is great hun thank you ever so much. I can imagine brastfeeding a baby with teeth would be very very painful. Well done for for sticking to it, i dont think many would. I think its going to be difficult to start off with but like anything new ill get the hang of it. I have looked into freezing it looks pretty straight forward. It keeps for a few months. You thaw it in the fridge and then heat as you would normally. I really cant wait to experiance it all. As i say ill only breast feed for the first few weeks and then as long as im not too shattered ill start expressing. I think ill only breast feeed up to 6 months or so and then gradually introduce formular. xxx

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Mar 1st, 2010, 05:24 AM	#22
Moomad Other Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 476	I've been told you can't mix it? I don't mean in the same bottle. I mean, sometimes use breast milk, and sometimes use formula. I'm not sure yet, I'd like to do a mixture of both so that my mum can help me look after baby to give me some rest. Also, does breastfeeding give you saggy boobies?

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x-amy-x Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Teesside, UK Posts: 13,812	I dont think ill breast feed... but as with caitlyn, i wont rule it out. I liked hubby being able to feed the baby, i got the rest i needed and he got time to bond with his baby xx

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Mar 1st, 2010, 06:15 AM	#25
bubbles Other BnB Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 4,504	I'll be BFing again if not tandem nursing as I'm still BFing now. I am very pro BFing and would encourage it but I would never judge anyone who chose not to as at the end of the day it is your body, your baby and your choice. I will say though don't rule it out completely as you may change your mind when LO is here xx

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Mar 1st, 2010, 07:07 AM	#26
Bingo Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,667	I would love to breastfeed but I won't beat myself up about if it doesn't work out for whatever reason. I love seeing a woman out and about breastfeeding, it makes me smile. It's a shame it's not such a common site that people don't bat an eyelid. I'm fairly shy and will want to make sure I'm completely covered though. Who knows, maybe once I have baby being slightly exposed simply won't matter.

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Mar 1st, 2010, 07:48 AM	#29
Janidog Waiting To Try (WTT) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: West Midlands Posts: 2,412	I won't be breast feeding and will be FF right from the start. I won't feel guilty about it either. I am going back to work part-time once LO is born and he will be coming with me, so don't fancy having customers or clients coming in and out or trying to answer telephones whilst BF at the same time.

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Mar 1st, 2010, 08:16 AM	#30
TTC4No3 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: England Posts: 673	For first time moms who aren't sure about breastfeeding I really highly recommend that you don't give up on the idea before trying it. I was quite stressed out about it when pregnant with my first wondering if I would manage it, how I would feel about it etc. When my son was born he wouldn't latch on the first day so I was ready to get the bottles out!! But after a good sleep he did latch on and it turned out to be a wonderful experience. He always gained weight fine and was a peaceful baby so it reasurred me that he was getting enough and my milk was good quality. For those who are shy about breastfeeding when out don't worry - I am too and I just use a fitting room when I'm in a shop for example. When we have guests over or I'm at someone's house I just excuse myself and go to a bedroom. The most precious moment imo is when your little one is breastfeeding and staring at you in the eyes; I really miss those moments and can't wait to be b/f the next little one.

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