Hi
My daughter will be 7 weeks old on Saturday. Breastfeeding went well from the start and she is gaining weight and i feel pretty proud of myself so far.
She feeds every 2 hours, she isnt sicky/burpy, she just has bad bottom wind which we have got under control.
Even though i am lucky enough to have had no issues, i am seriously thinking of throwing in the towel, but i feel so guilty.
My issues are (and i know they seem selfish) i want a bit of time for me, ie: a bit more than an hour to go to the shops alone. I underestimated the commitment of breastfeeding and i always seem in the minority when im out and about and trying to feed her. I have friends with formula fed babies who are sleeping for 5-6 hours and my friends can share the load of feeding with a partner and are less tired than me. My nipples are sore too :( not cracked, just over used :(
BUT i know that ill feel guilty for doing so and, im rambling now
I guess im just after any advice or tips, or words of encouragement to keep going
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snowchick1977 · 26/08/2011 16:51
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