Come cheer me up - think I'm going to have to give up breastfeeding.

[PuppyDogTails]

DS is 8 months, this latest round of teething is just doing me in. It's not the biting exactly, he's just pulling soo badly, my nipples feel battered and bruised. I've been expressing for the last week because it hurts so much. I just don't want to stop yet, he's so attached to it, especially in the middle of the night when his gums hurt.

To make my mood worse, been to visit a nursery today which I just didn't like - this was the one recommended by a few people too. Can't put my finger on what was wrong with it but I just don't want to have to send DS there. Seeing some more this afternoon but I'm just not in the right frame of mind now.

Sorry, don't like being miserable. No one else to tell because if I ring DP at work I'll just burst into tears.

Aww, poor you. It's hard sometimes. Have you tried niiple shields? I haven't personally but they might help.

sending you hugs xxx

I actually haven't tried nipple shields for a while - used them when he was very small and I got a bit of engorgement from them. He has far less milk now though so that shouldn't be a problem again. Must be worth a try, thanks isaidno.