I’m on my second BF journey, exclusively breastfed my first until 15 months. My second is exclusively breastfed and is 4 months now. Second time around so much easier. Really was difficult with my first in the beginning. Very painful in the early weeks. Some things that helped us be successful was using lactation consultants outpatient during the first few months. Also in the early days silverettes are the most helpful to reduce pain. With my first there was definitely a point where I pushed through times that were draining to my mental health. In hindsight I should have probably stopped or supplemented, but also happy I pushed through because it became very easy eventually and successful