Feeling guilty

[JesseandNancy]

Hi, I've been really struggling with breastfeeding. My daughter latches on fine but she takes ages to have her fill. She's growing fine and filling her nappies but my breasts are so sore because she spends hours on them during the day. If she hasn't had enough when I put her down she just cries and has to go back on.

I've been really serious the last few days about stopping and switching to formula, but I'm really worried that if I do I will feel really guilty and regret it. Does anyone have any help??

Don't feel guilty, do whatever works for you and your baby.
I wouldn't even be asking for others opinions because it's a personal experience and a choice only you can make.

She's probably working to increase supply. Which means it will pass.
You don't say how old she is?

Though having said that My first was took ages to feed, an hour each time. When we hit 4 month sleep regression I seriously considered making the change. Though didn't in the end.

I'm not sure I'd do it right now though since some people are reporting issues getting formula

Sorry, she is just coming up to 1 month. That's a good point about getting formula at the moment. Perhaps I'll just have to cope with the pain as at least I'll always have breast milk!!

Its only been a month it took my nipples a while before i was fully comfortable feeding.
Maybe try formula out, if it doesnt work or the guilt gets too much then go back to breast feeding? Trying it out will also give your boobs a rest. But the only way to toughen them up is to soldier on through. Again its whatever is best for you n baby