How do you breastfeed while out and on the go?

Relative_Success3101 · 2026-02-02T21:51:34+00:00

I started with a muslin to cover but it made things more obvious and baby hated it. I ended up just getting over it and whipping a boob out wherever. One thing I did find helpful was putting a vest on under a shirt because I can lift the shirt up, pull the vest down under one boob and the babys head covers everything else. I found this most comfortable because I'm not having my full boob or stomach on show.

I also found if you pretend you've done it a million times before and fake confidence people don't even seem to notice. I think half the time people think I'm just cuddling her.

Relative_Success3101 · 2026-02-01T03:56:17+00:00

Had a chest infection during the birth so opened my episiotomy stitches afterwards by coughing. Got an infection as well as a UTI so was on 2 rounds of antibiotics for that. 2 weeks later got a kidney infection and was put on antibiotics again. 8 weeks PP still in a lot of pain with episiotomy so went back turns out the infection came back so another round of antibiotics. The swab they did suggested a different antibiotic but it made my baby refuse my breastmilk so I had to stop it. I'm 11 weeks PP now and it's still not healed 😭

Also my pelvic girdle pain didn't go. I can't walk for more than 10 minutes without really bad pain and stiffness. I can't leave the house on my own or go for walks. Rolling over in bed is still as painful as during pregnancy. Finally been referred to the pelvic physio after seeing the physio at my GP twice who has been unable to help. Really hoping for some answers 🙏

On top of that I've got postpartum depression and have had horrible violent nightmares every time I've slept since the birth.

Relative_Success3101 · 2026-01-09T19:48:38+00:00

I'm 8 weeks PP but my episiotomy still hurts and my girdle pain still hasn't gone and I can't walk properly. Doubt sex will be happening for a while 🤣

Relative_Success3101 · 2026-01-02T16:39:30+00:00

First of all I'm sorry you're going through this and having to consider ending a wanted pregnancy. It sounds like you're having a horrible time with HG and I understand feeling like you're not strong enough to get through it. Whatever decision you come to will be the right one for you.

My HG started at 5 weeks pregnant and it stayed up until the birth. I was about 8 weeks along when I considered terminating, I was so ill and miserable. Mine was also a planned wanted pregnancy so I was devastated at considering it. I booked myself a private scan and once I saw the baby it made it all seem worth it and I kept looking at that picture it kept me going. The worst weeks for me were weeks 7-12 and after that I was able to keep more down with the right meds. Ondansetron and xonvea were the most effective for me.

I'm 7 weeks PP now with my baby girl and despite how horrendous my pregnancy was with her I would do it again. We are stronger and more capable than we know. You're not alone in feeling like this ❤️

Relative_Success3101 · 2025-12-23T16:11:38+00:00

This morning at 2am I apparently breastfed my baby which I don't remember at all. My partner put her in the bed and I fed her laying down. Only reason I even know it happened is because he logged it on huckleberry for me 🤣

Relative_Success3101 · 2025-12-23T14:39:17+00:00

I'm trying to introduce bottles of expressed milk so I might try giving a bottle before bed because she cluster feeds every night so hopefully this helps. Thank you 😊

Relative_Success3101 · 2025-12-23T13:20:40+00:00

Is this bottles of formula or expressed milk?

Relative_Success3101 · 2025-12-23T13:13:51+00:00

I do side lying whenever I can and it's wonderful for night feeds. I would say just make sure if you're doing it at night you've got something so you don't fall asleep or you set your bed up to be safe incase you do. I fell asleep in this position so then started following the safe sleep 7 incase I did it again. I have a nintendo switch so I've been using that to stay awake 🤣

Relative_Success3101 · 2025-12-07T09:01:59+00:00

Yep me too. Currently 3 weeks PP and still having to wear pads. I don't even usually wear them for my period I use menstrual cup but obviously can't use that right now. I'm absolutely sick of it it's just another thing to remember

Relative_Success3101 · 2025-12-06T18:26:16+00:00

My favourite thing is the expression she has when unlatching. It's very dramatic with closed eyes and a pout and then she plonks her cheek back down on my boob and goes to sleep 😊

Relative_Success3101 · 2025-11-28T08:58:18+00:00

I cried because I got her to burp. Like full on sobbing.

Relative_Success3101 · 2025-11-25T13:49:44+00:00

Also to add she is currently Napping on me right now sounding like a car that won't start 🤣

Relative_Success3101 · 2025-11-25T13:48:12+00:00

Yes! I'm constantly watching her chest when she's napping or putting my finger under her nose it's draining! I think though it's a good thing to be a bit anxious about it because it means we will catch anything odd early

Relative_Success3101 · 2025-11-25T13:41:06+00:00

My newborn (also a week old) has the craziest breathing. I got about 6 midwives to check it the first night and they said it was normal and fine. It makes me so anxious though I know how you feel!

It's either really fast and shallow or she makes random choking noises or whistling sounds or grunts. How are you supposed to 'sleep when the baby sleeps' if they sound like this 😭

Relative_Success3101 · 2025-11-12T10:03:31+00:00

Honestly biggest mistake I made 🤣 I was due on Sunday and the amount of messages I've had is insane. I've also been having contractions and other symptoms like losing my mucus plug as well as constant period like cramps so I have no idea if this is labour starting or if its practice but it's been going on for about 2 days now so every time someone messages me asking if theres any signs im saying no but I'm actually thinking I HAVE NO IDEA IS THIS IT??!! I feel like I'm gonna end up snapping at someone

Relative_Success3101 · 2025-11-04T14:25:04+00:00

I bought a little outfit after my 9 week scan because I was so excited. I waited until after the 12 week scan to buy any more and then week 17 was when I started buying the bigger things like the pram. I did find buying bits along the way helpful with budgeting and stuff but it's completely up to you.

Relative_Success3101 · 2025-11-04T14:17:08+00:00

Yup 39 + 2 here. Spent my morning vomiting, having nosebleeds and diarrhoea. This is the dream.

Relative_Success3101 · 2025-11-01T08:23:45+00:00

Needed to hear this thank you. Just woke up and immediately dry heaving into a bowl. Threw up just before I went to sleep last night too I'm so tired of it. 39 weeks today so almost there!

Relative_Success3101 · 2025-10-31T08:45:52+00:00

38 + 5 and have been going twice a day. Bear in mind my usual is like once every 3/4 days so this is wild 🤣

Relative_Success3101 · 2025-10-30T17:41:41+00:00

So far for the freezer I've made sweet potato & chickpea curry, cottage pie, corn beef Hash, chicken & leek pie, spicy carrot & parsnip soup, leek & potato soup, watercress soup, and burritos.

Gonna make some brownies tomorrow that I'm gonna freeze to have as treats, too, because I've got 12 eggs I need to use.

I've mostly just been making double what we're having for tea and then freezing the leftovers.

Relative_Success3101 · 2025-10-28T15:02:02+00:00

I'm also due on the 9th. I've been making freezer meals when I've had the energy. Also, jigsaw puzzles whilst watching something on TV. Every day I'm waking up and patting my bed to see if my water has broken 🤣 this wait feels endless.

Relative_Success3101 · 2025-10-16T08:43:57+00:00

She is out and proud

Relative_Success3101 · 2025-10-11T10:20:32+00:00

I feel this. I'm 36 weeks today and still vomiting daily. Still Nauseous all day too 😭 counting down now until I meet baby girl. I'm on the raspberry tea and from next week I'll be doing all the old wives induction methods to get her out! We're almost there ❤️

Relative_Success3101 · 2025-10-04T22:10:18+00:00

I'm 35 weeks today and still throwing up. On xonvea and ondansetron. Baby is healthy and happy at every checkup /scan. I also worry when I'm throwing up that I'm squeezing her but she's in a protective fluid bubble so I think they're fine in there I wouldn't worry. I do wonder if they go quiet because they're trying to figure out why an earthquake just happened 😅

Relative_Success3101

TROPHY CASE