nursing nightmare

Posted September 27th, 2007 by lisamommy

breastfeeding

With my first child I tried to nurse him - it was a nightmare. We only lasted 3 months. I am now pregnant with my second child & will attempt (again) to nurse. Has anyone found it difficult to nurse first time around, however a bit easier second time around?? I'm trying to be hopeful here.

LisaMommy is a discussion leader in Paradise Valley/Scottsdale area for arizonamoms.com. Her two boys are ages 5 months and 3 years old.

I found it easier the first

On September 27th, 2007 karilouMomof2 says:

I found it easier the first time and more difficult the second time. Go figure. Just stick with it and you will be rewarded. Good luck

KarilouMomof2 is a discussion leader for arizonamoms.com living in Tempe. Her daughters are 9 and 6.

Also - you know that your

On September 27th, 2007 Katy1999 says:

Also - you know that your first child is doing fine despite the fact that you didn't nurse for very long..........so if it doesn't work out this time, don't be hard on yourself. As you and I know, babies do just fine on formula - don't get me wrong, nursing is great, but if you don't do it it's not the end of the world, no matter what propaganda the La leche people try to cram own everyone's throats.
Just relax, and who knows, perhaps the fact that you are an experienced mom will make it easier this time.......I would think that the more you stress about it in anticipation, the more tense you will be, and that won't help things.

I agree with both of these

On September 27th, 2007 Susie says:

I agree with both of these moms. I hated nursing the first time and it wasn't as bad the second time. I didn't enjoy it - I don't understand this whole bonding experience that other women talk about - but I was able to do it for 3 months.
You're calmer about being a parent the second time around and that helps with everything. But definately don't torture yourself if it doesn't work - being a happy, sane mom is more important.

Susie is a discussion leader in the east valley for arizonamoms.com. She has two sons, ages 6 and 2.

I also had trouble with

On September 27th, 2007 ChalkTalk says:

I also had trouble with nursing my oldest daughter. But I was much more relaxed when my younger daughter was born and she took to nursing very easily. I found I was more relaxed with a lot of things the second time around.

Lori Baker is mom to two daughters, 21 and 23 years old. She is
editor for the Valley and State section's Education and Environment pages in the Arizona Republic.

I agree with alot of what

On October 5th, 2007 azjen43 says:

I agree with alot of what the previous posters have said. I also nursed my first child for only a short time and my second and third were much easier.

I would add, though, that if you nursed for three months, you probably got through the most difficult part. There really is an adjustment/learning period of about 3 months and once you get past that, it gets much easier. I suggest to new moms that they try to nurse for at least 6 months... most women find they can do that and that it does get much easier the longer you do it. Best of luck to you!

Jenny David
Doula, Childbirth Educator, Breastfeeding Counselor
www.valleychildbirth.com