https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:01:11 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-finally-we-are-getting-the-hang-of-this#post-993742 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 15:20:38 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 993742@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So happy you've overcome all that!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-finally-we-are-getting-the-hang-of-this#post-993484 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 14:03:54 +0000 Kemma 993484@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nice work Mama! And we too had a turning point at 8-9 weeks, personally I think there's a mini growth spurt around that time! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-finally-we-are-getting-the-hang-of-this#post-993313 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 13:21:30 +0000 Adira 993313@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yay!!! So happy for you both!!!! I think there's truly not enough information out there about how hard breastfeeding is! It can be so physically difficult that it really gets to us mentally and emotionally because we're just not PREPARED for how rough it can be! I'm so glad to hear you guys are over the hurdle and hopefully it will just get easier and easier!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-finally-we-are-getting-the-hang-of-this#post-993310 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 13:20:54 +0000 Adira 993310@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yay!!! So happy for you both!!!! I think there's truly not enough information out there about how hard breastfeeding is! It can be so physically difficult that it really gets to us mentally and emotionally because we're just not PREPARED for how rough it can be! I'm so glad to hear you guys are over the hurdle and hopefully it will just get easier and easier!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-finally-we-are-getting-the-hang-of-this#post-993202 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 12:53:24 +0000 Mrsbells 993202@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yay! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-finally-we-are-getting-the-hang-of-this#post-993196 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 12:52:43 +0000 maybebaby 993196@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hergreenapples: I remember you posting that and thinking at the time--that is SOOOOO far off! Glad to hear it keeps getting better. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-finally-we-are-getting-the-hang-of-this#post-993183 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 12:50:59 +0000 heartonastring 993183@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Awesome job, mama!</p> <p>I think BFing is the hardest thing I've ever done. It does get easier though and I'm glad you've reached that point! In the post you linked to above I commented that DD was 9 weeks and it was finally easier...seems like 9 weeks was a magical turning point for both of us. And, FYI, DD is now 15 weeks and it's even easier still! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-finally-we-are-getting-the-hang-of-this#post-993156 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 12:41:22 +0000 littlebittyhouse 993156@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>woohoo! best feeling ever when things start to click! took us about 9 weeks too :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-finally-we-are-getting-the-hang-of-this#post-993142 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 12:37:46 +0000 oliviaoblivia 993142@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Way to go mama! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-finally-we-are-getting-the-hang-of-this#post-993137 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 12:35:24 +0000 hilsy85 993137@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yay! It got easier for me around 9 weeks too, which seems like an eternity when LO is just born. So happy that it's working out for you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-finally-we-are-getting-the-hang-of-this#post-993129 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 12:25:41 +0000 Cherrybee 993129@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yay! A success story!! You have my admiration for persevering through all the pain and stress - you deserve your badge of honour which is your baby pinned to your chest! Wear him and feed him with pride!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-finally-we-are-getting-the-hang-of-this#post-993092 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 12:18:02 +0000 MsLipGloss 993092@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@maybebaby: Awww - congrats mama! It's an incredible moment when you stop and think "so this is what I was working so hard for!" I am so glad that it worked out for you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-finally-we-are-getting-the-hang-of-this#post-993049 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 12:03:46 +0000 rachiecakes 993049@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>yayy! hope it's smooth sailing from here on out :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-finally-we-are-getting-the-hang-of-this#post-993012 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 11:46:14 +0000 Ms.SK 993012@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Awesome! Keep going! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-finally-we-are-getting-the-hang-of-this#post-993006 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 11:44:23 +0000 mrsjyw 993006@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>aww yayyyy!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-finally-we-are-getting-the-hang-of-this#post-992991 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 11:40:23 +0000 lomom 992991@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So awesome! I'm excited for you guys!</p> <p>I know what you mean about the formula, I am grateful that we always have that option! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-finally-we-are-getting-the-hang-of-this#post-992979 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 11:35:59 +0000 birdofafeather 992979@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>that is so great! i remember someone posting an article that a small bit of formula for moms that were having a hard time BFing actually enabled them to BF longer than the moms that thought it was all or none! great job mama! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-finally-we-are-getting-the-hang-of-this#post-992929 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 11:20:28 +0000 Smurfette 992929@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So happy for you!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-finally-we-are-getting-the-hang-of-this#post-992926 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 11:19:56 +0000 Bookish 992926@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yayy! I'm so glad it's working out! Many happy hugs! :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-finally-we-are-getting-the-hang-of-this#post-992898 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 11:12:56 +0000 Foodnerd81 992898@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm so happy for you! Did you ever go to any local breast feeding support groups? I feel like they mentioned one when we were discharged but now I can't remember. </p> <p>Great job persevering through! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-finally-we-are-getting-the-hang-of-this#post-992884 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 11:10:50 +0000 Espion 992884@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hear hear!!! We're still working on it, but I would have had a nervous breakdown over breastfeeding if not for HB! </p> <p>(And this sounds weird, but especially for everyone who reassures that formula does not mean failure and breastfeeding does not mean zealot, and vice versa. There are many paths to a happy and healthy babe.) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-finally-we-are-getting-the-hang-of-this#post-992870 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 11:06:17 +0000 Boheme 992870@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So happy for you and J! It's such a weight off to not have anxiety about it constantly anymore. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-finally-we-are-getting-the-hang-of-this#post-992856 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 11:02:11 +0000 maybebaby 992856@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am so grateful to the Bee for all the amazing breastfeeding advice and support, both from my own posts and by reading the responses on other posts. At 4 weeks, this is where I was: <a href="http://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-breastfeeding-become-easy" rel="nofollow">http://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-breastfeeding-become-easy</a></p> <p>For the past 5 weeks, we have been able to feed J exclusively breastmilk. Most from the boob with shield and here and there pumped milk. It was liberating to go on vacation and not bring the formula with us "just in case"--it was a crutch I used when I was so sore/overwhelmed/tired, and it was good (for our situation) to just not have the option.</p> <p>I have slathered my nipples with lanolin, nipple butter, expressed BM, salt water compresses, thermagels. I have taken more milk plus, mothers milk tea, fenugreek, Brewer's yeast, eating oatmeal and flaxseed and almonds.</p> <p>I have cringed every time I put a bra on, get a hug from someone, even holding my own baby to my chest.</p> <p>And finally, at 9 weeks, my nipples, while a bit sore, are no longer cracked and bleeding. I have not used the shield in 5 days. I fed J in a park this morning without any stress or anxiety about getting the shield on, crying out in pain in public, or having a baby who wouldn't latch and start screaming.</p> <p>I am beyond grateful for the formula we used with J for the first 4 weeks of his life. It saved me from going into a very dark place, and it nourished my sweet boy while I built up the supply, the pain tolerance, and the energy to keep working at the hardest thing I've ever done. I seriously feel like BFing is way harder than pregnancy, labor and delivery, and recovering from my 3rd degree tear and hemorrhage. I feel lucky and proud to be able to feed my baby, and lucky and proud to have been able to feed him formula while we got to this point.</p> <p>I guess the point of this post is to thank you all for advice and support and also to give hope to others struggling with similar issues. I was so sure in those early weeks that we had no chance. I don't know if we would have had I not had this wonderful community. </p>