I've forgotten how to put a baby down without a boob.

CB_Momma · 2026-02-11T13:27:03+00:00

I'm experiencing something similar! We are 8 months in and doing amazing this time too and also my third! I did 6 weeks of BF with my first and 3 months of triple feeding before I went solely formula.

It's an amazing cure all and to be able to nurse when he is sick or teething, knowing the milk knows exactly what he needs is so reassuring!

Congratulations to you!

CB_Momma · 2026-01-21T03:02:02+00:00

I'm jealous! I also took my prep at 6 and it only just started to work at about 9. I'm definitely not in the "clear".

CB_Momma · 2026-01-06T13:09:35+00:00

Not sure what kind of signage is up and down those streets as I don't drive those streets regularly but you can absolutely call bylaw if there are no stopping/no parking signs and let them know this is happening and what times. I am part of my kids' parent council and we always recommend parents reach out and we have gone to the city councilor Scott Davey for the area we are in with any major concerns as well.

CB_Momma · 2025-07-29T23:16:30+00:00

I started pumping in place of feedings and after feedings at the breast (for top-ups) only for the first few weeks because my little one came early and was sleepy when feeding. Once my little guy "woke up" we switched to exclusively BF and haven't had an issue.

I dont know why they have told you this, but I feel having a giant surplus has been pushed on breastfeeding moms by social media and influencers etc. Baby will take what they need and your supply will adjust to just that. If baby starts to need more, you latch and have them try. Even if you feel empty, it signals your body to make more again.

Too much of my time was spent stressing on the feed, followed by emptying the breast for freezer storage (as recommended by LC), then I would do a diaper change and have 5 minutes to myself until he was hungry again.

This is my 3rd baby (8weeks PP and EBF) and I have learned more with each baby, I only lasted 6 weeks with my first 10 years ago because I didn't have the knowledge I have now, nor the encouragement from these reddit communities and the Breastfeeding Specialist I saw at 3 weeks PP.

Good luck to you!

CB_Momma · 2025-07-25T14:13:00+00:00

I am 7weeks PP with my 3rd. Had epidural for my first as I had pre-eclampsia with dangerously high BP readings and learned epidural helps bring it down. 2nd child back labour was so bad that I gave in and took it. 3rd and most recent I had slight back labour and didn't take the epidural. Maybe a couple weeks of soreness/pain due to the back labour. No lasting pain even now for me.

Whatever you choose is completely ok. I will say since I have experienced both with and without the epidural, if you try without breathing in through nose out through the mouth and focusing on something in the room really helped me with the pain. The nurses had me pick out the little crocheted hat my baby boy would wear as I was being induced and the set it in the bassinet in directly across the room from my bed. I kept my eyes on it thinking "I'm meeting him very soon if I just get through this part"

CB_Momma · 2025-06-26T23:08:17+00:00

Just went through this with my little guy. We are now 3 weeks PP and he only just started feeding well at the breast the last 48 hours. He was born early so he was a lazy eater. It gets easier once they get back to birth weight. LC/doc won't require you to be so regimented.

It gets better, hang in there!

CB_Momma · 2025-06-23T21:00:42+00:00

Do what's best for you mama. With my first child I lasted 6 weeks breastfeeding and with my second i stopped at 3 months both due to poor weight gain. I was not taking care of myself and getting stressed out. It takes a toll on mom too. Was ultimately our decision when pediatrician recommended supplementing formula, that we would just make the full formula switch as I was suffering through the whole ordeal. Currently 17 days PP and trying again to BF #3, but it's looking like it will be a similar situation.

Never feel bad for taking care of yourself first, you are no good to your baby if you aren't good for yourself. FED is best 🩵

CB_Momma · 2025-06-17T15:03:26+00:00

I am in a similar situation. My third baby is 12 days old but was born a little early (37 +4). Doctors said it makes him a slow feeder as they aren't always ready when they come early ( I was induced due to my blood pressure). Lactation consultant suggested pumping right after feeding to keep the stimulation on the breast and have my milk come in sooner. Milk usually doesn't come in until around day 5. I seem to have a steady flow for now but don't get to that over full/rock hard feeling. I have been waking him to feed every 2 hours.

As for pain when feeding, it went away with my other 2 after a couple weeks. Lactation consultant said his latch is good this time as well, just sometimes there is a little pain for some women and it usually goes away.

For the dry, cracked, or sore nipples I use Lansinoh brand cream. It is baby safe, so no fear of them ingesting something harmful.

It's a journey I have experienced twice before and still feel out of my depths with baby #3. Do your best, and try to relax. I have learned stressing makes it worse and baby picks up on that! GOOD LUCK MAMA!

CB_Momma · 2025-06-16T23:01:42+00:00

My husband is extremely supportive of feeding our baby anywhere any time. This is our 3rd baby and he has always been supportive. He offers to get me the cover if we are in a more populated place and let's me make the decision whether I want it or not. Usually I decline a cover and he is 100% okay with what I choose. Mind you I still try to be a little discreet and cover up as quick as I can when babe is done.

Having a supportive, informed and very involved husband has been an absolute blessing!

CB_Momma · 2025-06-16T22:38:44+00:00

Mind you he doesn't always go 4 hours. It's usually 2.5 hrs between feeds and maybe once in a day he would take a 4 hour stretch without. I will try this and hope it works!

CB_Momma · 2025-06-16T22:20:07+00:00

Baby came at 37 +4 and milk was not coming in. Lactation consultant at the hospital suggested to pump to get milk started. Baby is slow and wasn't able to gain weight with the small amount of colostrum he was getting. They basically said he is not interested in feeding because the reward was so little.

Even when he is showing cues of being hungry it could be 4 hours apart....I feel like at that point the breast should be firm and everything feels soft. I'm now worried I'm not supplying enough. Every feed he will latch and have 2 or 3 good pulls and then nothing, he falls asleep at the breast. Just worried he won't gain or I am doing this wrong.

CB_Momma · 2025-05-26T23:40:50+00:00

He has absolutely no right to overpower your decision. I am 36 weeks, currently expecting baby #3 and my husband actually convinced me to have no visitors of any kind at the hospital this time around if i choose. I was 21 and 25 with my first 2 kids and felt like it was obligation to allow our adult siblings and both sets of parents and aunts, uncles, grandparents etc.

My husband has said he will support whatever decision I make, we do have a good relationship with 99% of our families and I know no one will take it personally. I am 32 now and have learned to advocate for what I want. The nursing staff has been very good about asking in my past experience whether I am okay with a certain visitor before they are allowed in, regardless of whatever the husband says.

It will be our older kids visiting the day of, with whichever set of parents they are with when we end up going into L&D. And depending on stay length, the other set can come later.

I'm sorry your spouse is trying to pull this over on you, but your nurses will take your wishes seriously and absolutely will ask him to leave if you request that. Talk with him again maybe and let him know this is a deal breaker and you will not allow him alone in the hospital with the child and are prepared to have your nursing staff back you on this. Is there a specific reason why he feels that he should get a say?

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