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[____outxofxluck]

Maybe I'm just being overly sensitive. But, lately I feel like beating myself up. Sometimes I feel like I didn't try hard enough to breastfeed Ryleigh. Lately there seems to be a flood of breastfeeding pictures, icons, discussions, etc. I rarely get offended by it or at least I try not to. Everyone has their right to their own opinions. Ya know?

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[kibbles]

It sounds like you did more than a lot would do...you saw the lactation consultants, you tried creams, you did it even when you were in pain, what else could you have done/ What could the doctor have done? Honestly, probably nothing. If it wasnt a supply problem (then they can get you meds, sometimes, mine wouldnt) then what could you do, ask for painkillers so you could nurse? (Which would of course pass on the meds

[y_not_teach]

My lactation consultant called me yesterday re: this very same situation. I told her I had to give up b/f because my daughter wanted to nurse constantly and wouldn't sleep and I almost ended up being admitted to the hospital for exhaustion. She told me that I did the right thing for myself and my baby-we're much happier now. Do I wish I could keep B/Fing? Yes. But I try not to go overboard in the guilt department. I'm a good mom to my daughter, and that's all that matters. Hope this helps. We're all here for ya....

[corporatebabe]

What they said.... it sounds like you really tried; and what's most important is being a good mom *overall* and making sure your child gets fed and is thriving

[manic_geisha]

Actually, most women who see the doctor for bf are more likely to give up and switch to formula. I think its because most doctors are trained or something in bf and lactation.

I gave up in the end of childbirth. It hurt too much. It was a stupid time to give up but I did it.

I often feel like I didn't do enough for BF, but what more could I have done? My baby wouldn't suck for anything, what the hell could have done?

Don't beat your self up over it too much, whats done is done. Just educate yourself more for next time.