I never thought I would say this but

[Blamenargles]

I love breastfeeding.
I tried breastfeeding with DS1 but gave up 3 days in due to lack of help/pain.
im now a week in to feeding DS2 and im loving it yes im still at the sore stage but it's so much easier not having to sterilise and make bottles up.
Also my stomach is shrinking by the day and my skin has never been so good (all the water im drinking)

just now need to build up the currage to feed in public iv tried latching on under a cover but find it really hard any tips.

also wondering about feeding out and about if im on my owm with DS1 who is 3 any tips on how I would keep him happy/stop him wondering off

Yey! I loved it too.
Don't worry too much about feeding in public yet, takes a while to build your confidence and then you can feed anywhere! And try not to stress about covering up, most people really don't care I found. Depends where you are though I suppose.
Does DS1 like colouring? Some special pens etc? Or some downloads on your phone maybe?

Aw bless you!

Can't advise on the last paragraph as only one ds - am guessing cookies and sticker books or feed when ds is occupied eg park or library?

I hated covers. I found layers of very loose clothes the easiest. H and m vest tops in a slightly larger size so you can pull it below your boob and then a loose floaty top which easily lifts up. I actually got some of their plus size tops n tunics (I'm a size 8) and now love the loose look! If it's a top with buttons this can be handy too. For a long time I'd take a firm cushion out in a cloth bag too to help position him. Scout out comfy sofas etc. John Lewis always has a nice bf area somewhere.

You could try going to a bf cafe/ meeting - sometimes they are in play groups etc. then your son can play and you can see other mums feeding and how they do it, get advice etc. plus it's semi public.

I now really don't notice others looking and see it as their issue.

Also google normalise breastfeeding pictures and look at others feeding (though these are normally serene and my son never fed in a serene way, infact I had to feed lying down for a long time! - much easier in the summer in the park! )

It shouldn't be sore though, this indicates a latch issue or possibly tongue tie - I'd recommend visiting a bf group and asking for a feed to be observed (preferably by a lactation consultant though they can be hard to find) - you'll get some tips about positioning to get the best latch. Remember chin should touch lower part of boob. Again, google/ search YouTube latch and bf videos, also biological nurturing for different positions

Good on you.
I also found breastfeeding second time round a lot easier.
With my first child I used to try and use a cover when in public. It was a real hassle. Baby did not like it and trying to get baby to latch and not fall off was really difficult for me.
This time round I have not bothered with the cover. I just wear tops that are easy to feed with (and a Cardigan can help a bit with covering a bit up. If there is somewhere close that is semi-private a I will go there to feed (also helps keep my boy under control too). Often 'parenting rooms' in supermarkets are a good choice as they often have toys for older children to play with.
To be honest though nobody really cares. (Those outraged by breastfeeding in public are few and numbers are dwindling)

thank you everyone really wish I had stuck with it first time round now at least he had the colostrum I suppose

clarella everyone I ask says hes latched on really well hes putting weight on really well and really content between feeds. its the initial latch thats a bit toe curling but it goes pretty quickly, it is getting better. apart from the fact my boobs are so full today iv even hand expressed today it was pouring but 45 mins later they were solid again

DS does like playing on my phone so thst probably would work I know our local shopping centre has a big brestfeeding room which is ok because he will be contained, its the thought of being at a park where its open. I know it will get easier as im only a week in and DS2 will get quicker at feeding

OP I'm so glad you're enjoying it this time around. Wrt feeding out in public I'd say just do it. When your baby is hungry he needs to eat. I don't bother with covers at all tbh. Once dd is on the boob I might lower my top down a bit. It doesn't bother me at all and if it offends anyone they can look away. I can honestly say that it's never been an issue and no-one has ever given me the evil eye or tried to outcast me from the rest of society. In the beginning I used to worry about it but realised pretty quickly that most people mind their own business and actually I could be streaking through Starbucks in the middle of lunch hour and nobody would bat an eyelid. Ah, London, how I love you!