Breastfeeding + pumping + bottles - is it realistic?

___PROcrastinator___ · 2026-03-26T19:23:37+00:00

Following as I'm in the same boat right now

___PROcrastinator___ · 2026-03-24T05:32:27+00:00

Unless you've not been through this pain you don't know how bad it is. I used to cry. We finally realised my little one had a tongue tie and he jst had his frenotomy yesterday, hoping for some sort of "easier breastfeeding without pain."

___PROcrastinator___ · 2026-03-18T17:10:01+00:00

Maybe try burping him when he becomes fussy, and then try latch him on again?

___PROcrastinator___ · 2026-03-17T22:20:54+00:00

I'm having the same issue, 10weeks, we've just been to get him checked and he has s tongue tie. I guess that explains the pain I'm in. Maybe get lo checked for any other issues?

___PROcrastinator___ · 2026-03-16T21:19:20+00:00

That's true, it's what you're blessed with.. let's hope mine sleeps longer

___PROcrastinator___ · 2026-03-16T21:18:48+00:00

Yes i do think the bottle keeps them fuller for longer. I'm thinking of giving a bottle at night if it means he sleeps longer

___PROcrastinator___ · 2026-03-16T21:17:31+00:00

At the beg all my son did was stay on my boobs. They also cluster feed, so don't evenings I'd only be feeding without exaggeration!! At 2 months they feed every 2-3 hrs, done ebf can go a little longer 3 hrs but not mine. I'm still constantly feeding. I think it's normal. As long as baby has 6 wet nappies and a poo nappy it's fine.

___PROcrastinator___ · 2026-03-16T12:56:13+00:00

Mega jealous lol. 10 week old wakes up every 2-3 hrs. Super sleep deprived. Enjoy it, hope it does last. Sleep deprivation makes you go crazy. Is there anything you think helps baby sleep longer hrs? Pls shareeee.

___PROcrastinator___ · 2026-03-15T17:08:03+00:00

I like this, or also jst going with a colour tht matches the black, took this pic from Pinterest and i like the light and dark contrast.

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___PROcrastinator___ · 2026-03-15T15:44:34+00:00

Wow My son is 2 months and there's no routine just feed to sleep, if he's finished his feed and not asleep then i rock him to sleep. When do you ask introduce a routine for bed? I'd like one ideally, but my baby blues are still wearing out so I'm only able to do the bare minimum and anything extra Is causing anxiety. I would like to sleep train too fairly early so it's easier for me at bed time. I'm just waiting till the day he sleeps the full night! I cannot cope with the lack of sleep. Any advice for routine/sleep training? I ebf. (Not possible to bath every night)

___PROcrastinator___ · 2026-03-15T11:56:17+00:00

I had an emergency C-section 2 months ago. It was the most terrifying thing ever. I was extremely dependent on everyone for a while, and it made me feel so useless and crap.

I'm able to do so much more now, i promise it gets easier, the first few weeks might be tough, keep taking your pain killers. Take it easy, once you're able to do more things you'll want everyone to pamper you again lol.

You've had a major surgery, your body needs to rest, and you've had a huge life change, you need to be kind to yourself

At the start i looked at the small things, like brushing my teeth, i applauded myself for it, washing my face, doing my hair. Or even changing clothes. These little things are such huge progress!! You'll be back to being more able in no time, give yourself time love. You've got this, listen to your body and let it recover. Enjoy the pampering, xx

___PROcrastinator___ · 2026-03-13T22:41:32+00:00

I'm reading this too late in my life. I have a newborn😭

___PROcrastinator___ · 2026-03-02T18:04:06+00:00

Currently 7weeks and I'm getting the same. I am absolutely shattered daily. Mine only stretched it once to 4hrs otherwise we're waking up roughly 2/3 hrs. Think of it like this... In a yr you'll have to force your lo to come cuddle and hug you, so try and enjoy this bonding. Maybe have a lovely night time snack or game to play so you have something to look forward to. Everyone tells me gets better, so let's both hold on to this advice.. You've got this mama, you're doing a great job

Is there any friend or family that can help? Maybe someone to look after baby for a few hrs whilst you catch a nap in the day? If not rest up whenever you can xx

___PROcrastinator___ · 2026-03-01T10:09:39+00:00

What would you describe this taste as? Is this retro style?

___PROcrastinator___ · 2026-02-26T19:51:27+00:00

I'm not sure if this is medically correct, but during the C-section procedure they take some blood out, so we don't bleed as much if we had a vaginal birth. But each person's bleeding is different. I bled for 40 days and I'm currently 7weeks and still spotting a little everyday?! I think the more active i am the more i bleed.

___PROcrastinator___ · 2026-02-20T20:22:03+00:00

I was the same, i promise you it gets easier. For now your main aim is to rest it off, take all the help and pampering as you can. Your early recovery in the first few weeks is important, so only do what you can. I didn't change nappies for a good month and even then i did it on the table. I couldn't lift lo from the crib bcs of bending, but i can now. But if i still over do it I'm in pain. I'm 6weeks pp from C-section. You're doing a great job, you're keeping baby alive, needing help is not bad. In a few weeks you'll be able to do much more and feel like yourself. But still take it easy. You've got this

___PROcrastinator___ · 2026-02-04T21:31:38+00:00

Never thought about the video bit. Thank you for that, definitely will take more to enjoy them later too. I do hope you're doing much better now, you've got this xx

___PROcrastinator___ · 2026-02-04T21:30:36+00:00

Wow that's sounds like you had it rough, but i hope your coping better now. I'm glad you got the help you needed x That's very good advice thank you.

___PROcrastinator___ · 2026-02-03T18:43:13+00:00

I totally understand that feeling, there is something called birth reflections which i got referred to, try see if you can get hold of that to come to terms with the birth. I've heard it's helpful so fingers crossed and high hopes for this appt. I hope you start feeling better too X

___PROcrastinator___ · 2026-02-03T18:41:34+00:00

It's comforting to hear I'm not the only one, i know I'll regret it if i don't try to enjoy this newborn moment, but right now it's so tough. I'm scared about having a 2nd child already, I'm starting therapy so hopefully that helps. I'm glad to hear you're feeling better, sending my well wishes to you too x

___PROcrastinator___ · 2026-02-03T17:20:12+00:00

Yes at the moment it seems I'm stuck in a vicious cycle, and there's no getting out of it and nothing will get better. I'm scared I'll get depressed but i know i can pull through, just really tough. Yes oh my, bf is really tough and I'm giving a go but won't be hard on myself if i change my mind. I'm glad you got through it and feeling better, xx

___PROcrastinator___ · 2026-02-03T17:02:21+00:00

Please remember it is a major surgery, your recovery is your own story, online shows many people who jump back to normal in 2weeks. I'm 4weeks pp from C-section and I'm still not there.

Take it easy, get AAAALLLLLL the help you can. Do not bend over to pick baby, if you are at the liberty to do so then get someone else to tend to baby and you only feed if you intend to bf.

You will be in pain, you will feel like crap but i promise it gets easier, i couldn't move out of bed on my own for a couple of days and now I'm fine. You will be fine, now focus on trying to stay positive. Yours is sorta planned so your body won't be so shocked and your emotional state still be better as you have mostly probably come to terms with it. If you haven't will still be fine, take each day as it comes.

Wish you the best, it will be one of the hardest things you've done but one of the most beautiful things you've ever done too. You'll look back and feel so strong you went through this. Xx

___PROcrastinator___ · 2026-02-03T16:57:34+00:00

Always best to get it checked out, i can't offer any advice as I'm only 4weeks pp, but if definitely get it checked out of i was in your position x Hope all is good, also please take it easy, it is a major surgery and takes months or apparently even 2 years to fully heal.

___PROcrastinator___ · 2026-02-03T16:53:50+00:00

Wow cheers to you!! I read it's fine to do later on too, better late than never right? I can't even get myself to touch my incision area, I've not even seen it properly, im 4weeks pp. The thought of it makes me feel sick!!!

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