So I'm currently EBF my 3rd child & have done for 8 months. First 2 I struggled with & things didn't work out so I AF them. With this baby we have had our problems but we've dealt with them as they've came along & BF is going well.
My son flat out refuses a bottle & has only taken one when he was 3 months old, and as such I've not had a 'break' from him the whole time he's been here. Of course this is my job as a mum & I get that. But I've recently had mastitis, I still get pain in one side which I think may be due to damage of a duct when he was newborn (long story), he has also been teething & been nipping me (ouch) & therefore I've been in quite a bit of pain/discomfort over the last few weeks. But I just get on with it, as you do.
It seems to have prompted family & friends to now suggest giving him formula/putting him on the bottle etc. Which is annoying! But it has made me think. I don't particularly want to stop BF & no matter what people say I would never stop without wanting to, but the thought of having some 'me' time is appealing. Or some time alone with DH.
I really don't know how it's going to work when I return to work with him not taking the bottle. Having the 3 kids is hard work & with not sleeping properly for the past 8 (?more) months, I do feel like it gets to me some days. I used to exercise 5 times a week, go running etc. I've got no energy to even think about exercising & just feel 'blergh'. I can't go anywhere past 8pm because that's boobing time & because he won't take a dummy & wakes regularly, I'm also the dummy too.
Has anyone been in this position?? Can you offer any advice/pearls of wisdom?! I feel torn between wanting to try to go forward with the bottle for me but on the other hand I do enjoy feeding him & want him to feel the full benefit
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Should I stop breastfeeding?
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Pumpkin2010 · 15/08/2016 20:32
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