Jess just thought that I might be able to give you a few pointers, being the nursing cow that I am
Your nippples will settle down, they just have to toughen up alittle. So many people think that breast feeding is painfree and perfect from day 1. It takes time and practice from both you and Aidan. Don't try and rush his feeds, it will only end up with him having pains in the belly. If you find he does dose off give him a little rub under his chin to get him sucking again or try to take your nipple out of his mouth by putting your pinky in the side of his mouth, he will soon start sucking again if he wants it. Alot of breastfeed babies are just suckers and find great comfort in this, this is where a dummy can come in handy, even if only to give your bb's a break. If your nippples are still killing you, try using a nipple shield, alot of childhealth nurses advise against them but they aren't the ones with sore nipples. I found them to be great and they gave my nipples a good chance to heal then I could feed comfortably again.
HTH, feel free to email me if you need anymore help. My poor old boobs have seen so much feeding, I fed the eldest 2 boys for 9months each and Noah for 20 months, I wonder if I can get this one up to 2 years
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