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KateDevine
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Re: Are you going to breastfeed?
I'm not.
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MrsBlueSash
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Re: Are you going to breastfeed?
Yes, definitely going to try! I hope it works and I'm going to take a class to help me with it.
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| Posted 2/2/07 9:45 AM |
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Smileyd17
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Re: Are you going to breastfeed?
Im going to try it and hope it works.
I will bf while home and pump on and off for DH to be involved in feedings.
I was one who said, OH NO im not but suddenly changed my mind when I got pg.
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| Posted 2/2/07 9:47 AM |
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karacg
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Re: Are you going to breastfeed?
I took a free class at Babies R Us. It was informative as an overview, but I will probably take a class at the Hospital...
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| Posted 2/2/07 10:02 AM |
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DanaRenee
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Re: Are you going to breastfeed?
I don't know why but I'm afraid to breastfeed... does it hurt or feel uncomfortable??
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| Posted 2/2/07 10:18 AM |
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snuggleupagus
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Re: Are you going to breastfeed?
I'm not...but in the hospital, they offer a lactation consultant to you.
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| Posted 2/2/07 10:21 AM |
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trnity44
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Re: Are you going to breastfeed?
I'm definitely going to try to breastfeed.
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| Posted 2/2/07 10:23 AM |
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robcoll1002
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Re: Are you going to breastfeed?
I'm not.
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| Posted 2/2/07 10:26 AM |
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Briannasmommy
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Re: Are you going to breastfeed?
I'm i hope it come natraully but i have been taking classes
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| Posted 2/2/07 10:27 AM |
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zeta1996
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Re: Are you going to breastfeed?
Not breastfeeding here....
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| Posted 2/2/07 10:27 AM |
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vegalady
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Re: Are you going to breastfeed?
I am and have been reading up on it. I will probably take a class at the hospital i will deliver at.
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| Posted 2/2/07 10:29 AM |
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dawnie
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Re: Are you going to breastfeed?
Posted by DanaRenee
I don't know why but I'm afraid to breastfeed... does it hurt or feel uncomfortable??
I BF for a 14 months and I had to pump at work went I went back when he was 3 months.
It doesn't hurt right away but you do get sore the first 2 weeks because your boobs are not used to having someone on them every 2 hours! The first 6 weeks are the most trying.
It is not scarey. It just takes patience and if you have people that support you it makes it easier.
Proper positioning is important, eating right and drinking enough.
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| Posted 2/2/07 10:34 AM |
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pinkandblue
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Re: Are you going to breastfeed?
I am planning on breast feeding and pumping until I go back to work after 3 months off. Then I will only pump / breastfeed in the morning and give formula the rest of the day.
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| Posted 2/2/07 10:44 AM |
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EmmaNick
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Re: Are you going to breastfeed?
I'm not. I considered it, but honestly I don't think I can get up every 2 hours in the night to feed the baby. I think I would be exhausted and turn into a mental case. Plus I have to go back to work and don't want to deal with the whole pumping thing. My reasons sound selfish I guess, but it's what works best for me.
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| Posted 2/2/07 12:03 PM |
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DandN
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Re: Are you going to breastfeed?
Yes. My hospital offeres classes and I'm hoping to speak to a lactation consultant after delivery.
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| Posted 2/2/07 12:05 PM |
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pinkandblue
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Re: Are you going to breastfeed?
Posted by Summerrluvv
I'm not. I considered it, but honestly I don't think I can get up every 2 hours in the night to feed the baby. I think I would be exhausted and turn into a mental case. Plus I have to go back to work and don't want to deal with the whole pumping thing. My reasons sound selfish I guess, but it's what works best for me.
you still may need to get up every 2 hours to feed the baby 
I do not think you sound selfish,...everyone needs to do what is right for them...
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KateDevine
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Re: Are you going to breastfeed?
Posted by Summerrluvv
My reasons sound selfish I guess, but it's what works best for me.
I don't think they sound selfish at all, it is everyone's personal choice what they want to do.
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| Posted 2/2/07 12:07 PM |
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EmmaNick
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Re: Are you going to breastfeed?
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Posted by Summerrluvv
I'm not. I considered it, but honestly I don't think I can get up every 2 hours in the night to feed the baby. I think I would be exhausted and turn into a mental case. Plus I have to go back to work and don't want to deal with the whole pumping thing. My reasons sound selfish I guess, but it's what works best for me.
you still may need to get up every 2 hours to feed the baby
I do not think you sound selfish,...everyone needs to do what is right for them...
LOL I hope not!! I know with DS, we fed him every 4 hours and my husband at the time got up with him most nights so it was nice! Thinking back though, DS was such a good baby. He slept long strides, never cried, etc. I have a feeling this one is going to be the opposite!
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LuvMy2Girls
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Re: Are you going to breastfeed?
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I am and I did. I took a class at my hospital and bought a few books to read and have with me inthe hospital. I felt very prepared, which was good, because the LC wasn't in until my last night at the hospital (where she just checked latching)
I did it for almost a year with DS, but I think what helped was not making those goals in the beginning. My first goal this time will make it to the 2 week mark (when the pain subsides and the first 3 days are the most important - for the colostrum) - then to 6 weeks - then 3 months- then 6 months - etc. Smaller goals are easier to obtain and be successful with.
good luck
Almost me exactly, except i BF til i went back to work and I don't plan on BF'ing #2 for medical issues that BF'ing exaberates.
The goals really helped, especially since the 1st couple weeks are the hardest. I also lined up an LC for after the birth to help me and she saw me a couple times too.
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Re: Are you going to breastfeed?
I am planning on it and I think I am going to "wing it" and let the hospital show me how after the delivery.
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| Posted 2/2/07 5:25 PM |
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chelle
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Re: Are you going to breastfeed?
Check out their site for all you breastfeeders 
La Leche
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traceyd
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Re: Are you going to breastfeed?
I'm hoping to breastfeed at least in the beginning but plan on stopping by the time I go back to work (approx 6 months after the baby is born)
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| Posted 2/2/07 5:51 PM |
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sometimesmommy
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Re: Are you going to breastfeed?
I did with DD and plan to do so with this one if he/she wants to. I will be pumping in my office and bringing home the goodies until about 1 year old.
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Palebride
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Re: Are you going to breastfeed?
I'm leaning towards not breastfeeding
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