I found this time round a little easier from the start as they put DD2 straight on my chest, we got to form a bond straight away which i did not get with DD1, DD2 was feeding within an hour of being born.. DD2 would have been a couple of hours as she was wrapped in blankets and waiting for an ambulance etc.

I had to stop BFing with DD1 due to surgery when she was 5mths old and i was devastated, i had worked so hard keeping her attached, keeping her awake for that time to finally form a BFing bond and then it was ruined.

This time around i did not place the extra pressure on myself, i didn't time her feeds (with DD i would freak if she wasn't on long enough), i'm not fussed about putting her on the boob to settle her (with DD this NEVER happened, didn't want bad habits), am happy to feed her in bed and fall asleep with her on the boob (propped up on a pillow, i can't roll on her).

I have just let go off the fear and anxiety that comes with TRYING to get the perfect BFing routine, go with the flow, trust your instincts and where possible have the longest greatest cuddle with your bub from the very first minute, it really has changed my BFing experience this time round.

Oh and i must say if it's not working please take a step back, relax and try again, but don't stress.. if it doesn't work it doesn't work.

Sorry if thats a lot of babble, prob no help but good luck.