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Jun 30th, 2008, 09:32 AM
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| I feel the exact same way. When I have expressed these feelings most people kind of give me "You're so selfish but it will change when it comes" vibe and I feel so guilty. But it doesn't feel natural for me at all. I want the best for the little one but I also want to return back to my normal, non - gestating, lactating self as soon as possible. |
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Jun 30th, 2008, 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Landingmach3  Ok sorry if this is TMI- but I've always said I will breast feed and now the more I think about it the more it creeps me out! I have always thought of my breasts as part of a "pleasure zone" for my OH. I know breast feeding is the best option and it's totally natural....but there is something about LO feeding where my OH likes to play....does anyone else have these feelings or any suggestions as to how to get over it or good alternatives? I mean the whole idea is reallllly starting to bother me. I want to do what's best for bubs...but I dont' know if I can bring myself to it  | Wait until your milk starts to leak and ache. Then you won't think of them as pleasure zones, coz him playing with them will make the milk come out more. I won't even let my OH near mine now, even though i wear a bra and breast pads to bed. |
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Jun 30th, 2008, 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by jokasta I feel the exact same way. When I have expressed these feelings most people kind of give me "You're so selfish but it will change when it comes" vibe and I feel so guilty. But it doesn't feel natural for me at all. I want the best for the little one but I also want to return back to my normal, non - gestating, lactating self as soon as possible. | Completely agree!
I feel exactly the same way.I won't feel right about it or comfortable.And I know people will make me feel guilty and call me selfish...  |
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Jun 30th, 2008, 10:43 AM
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I'm Currently Feeling:  | I feel like this too.....first of all, i hate my nipples being touched, sucked etc i cant stand it!! Plus, even if i could get past that....i had breats implants three years ago and ever since having them...my left nipple is slightly numb but very painful so if i could breastfeeed...its would only have to be out of one boob!! |
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| Personally, I think everyone should TRY. Even if for just 1 or 2 feeds. You just don't know how it'll feel until you do it IMO. |
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I'm Currently Feeling:  | i never breast fed joshua and i never have regretted, i'll go in with an open mind again, but if its not right its not right! I'm not gonna stress about it, breast feeding isn't 4 evey1!
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Jun 30th, 2008, 11:21 AM
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| Yeah. I think it's very unfair when people look down on mothers who don't breastfeed  Aslong as the baby is gaining weight at the right pace and is healthy, i don't see why it should really matter. |
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I'm Currently Feeling: | Hmmm... i kinda get that too, it kinda freaks me out!! But i think that it'll be different when the bubba comes along. I def will bf im just kinda hoping i will think its not so freaky later ha ha ha!! |
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Originally Posted by Blah11 Personally, I think everyone should TRY. Even if for just 1 or 2 feeds. You just don't know how it'll feel until you do it IMO. | Yay for that. I agree, the reason why u have breasts anyway is because theyre for your baby. Otherwise everyone would be flat chested. Like I was before being pregnant, lol. |
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I'm Currently Feeling:  | Breastfeeding isn't for everyone. I found it quiet hard for the first couple of weeks, but everyone kept telling me to just try a bit longer and i ended up b/f for a year and loved it. I think that b/f my daughter made our bond stronger and i felt fantastic.
If it really isn't for you tough, don't pressure yourself. There is so much going on when a new baby arrives that you should just make the right choice for you and your baby. | | | | Status: Offline
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