My little man was born on 2nd of May and I have been posting on a few of the other forums. It's great to see how many other babies were born in May!
Shereejoy, I had to express when Mason was about 2 months old as I had thrush in my nipples (very painful) and it hurt like hell to have him feed. So much so that I could be found crying every time I was feeding! It was such a pain to express for every feed but my nipples thank me now! All is going well now and he is 3 months. But I do seem to have a bit of trouble on my left side, he gets very restless and cries, we can't seem to figure out why. I had the same feeling of disappointment when I thought I had to put him on formula - that's what society and having a mother who wasn't allowed to breastfeed does to you! It's so hard for us and luckily I had the most wonderful lactation consultant who just inspired me to keep persevering. But it will be hard for you when you go travelling. Have you thought of complimentary feeding? Maybe when you are travelling, have your formula and when you get somewhere where you can express, change to that? I don't know, maybe that would be wrong. It's just so nerve racking changing to formula, will they like it? Will they never want my milk again! Gees, I thought childbirth was hard, but at least there's an end in sight!!!!! Good luck and I'll be waiting to hear how you're going....
delta_blue, cute photos!!!! Where did you get that insert that Cooper was in the bath with??? Our little one is way too big for his baby bath so would love to transfer him to the 'big' bath....
Sheree... I'm sorry to hear about all the problems you are having with BF. I really hope it sorts out for you... but don't feel guilt or anything like that if you have to give lachie some formula. He will still be a healthy baby, and he will be a happy baby, with a happy mummy. Do what YOU feel is right. If you want to breastfeed, then have a little break (if it's not working right now) - and go back to it. Or do both... BF & FF. He will get the best of both worlds! I wanted to BF - but Shaun was so stressed from it, which made me stressed. And with formula; I knew exactly how much he was getting and he didn't have to 'work for it'. I would have expressed if I could have done that - but my boobs were barren. I would try to express for an hour and be lucky if I got 20mls.
My step mum has just come back from the shops with more clothes for Shaun. she can't help herself! I don't think I've bought any clothes for him. Between presents & my step-mum he's got a huge wardrobe! I love the ones with 'wording' on them. Todays one was: 50% mummy, 50% daddy 100% cute! One I got the other week was "2am, my cot, bring a bottle". That should be on ACA tomorrow when I'm massaging him.
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