https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:09:12 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-the-committment-to-breastfeeding-give-you-more-confidence#post-1188210 Thu, 31 Oct 2013 12:49:10 +0000 Espion 1188210@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm proud of myself for sticking with it, even though I rely on domperidone to produce any milk at all. It would be so easy to give it up, because the only time I really nurse is when he wants comfort and for his 2 am wake-up. I don't even pump anymore because he hates frozen milk, and it never increased my supply. But I can't give up that little bit of bonding just yet. He's a FF baby with breast milk supplement, heh. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-the-committment-to-breastfeeding-give-you-more-confidence#post-1188154 Thu, 31 Oct 2013 12:30:55 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 1188154@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No, but birthing my babies gave me every confidence in the world to feel like I can do anything. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-the-committment-to-breastfeeding-give-you-more-confidence#post-1188152 Thu, 31 Oct 2013 12:29:56 +0000 sotofamilia 1188152@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@DillonLion: my little guy is 8.5 months and I'm pumping three times a day. Sometimes I get overwhelmed thinking I have 3.5 months left of the 9, 12, and 3pm routine, but then I think, if she can do it, I can do it! (Again, maybe weird becuase I don't know you in real life lol!)</p> <p>I bet I'm not the only one too. I think there are a lot of people that you've inspired with your journey :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-the-committment-to-breastfeeding-give-you-more-confidence#post-1186811 Wed, 30 Oct 2013 21:38:21 +0000 Mrs. Pen 1186811@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not for me. I was a lucky one - breastfeeding was pretty easy. Birth, on the other hand... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-the-committment-to-breastfeeding-give-you-more-confidence#post-1186804 Wed, 30 Oct 2013 21:35:18 +0000 travellingbee 1186804@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes. I never realized how stubborn I can be! It was a very rough start but I'm super proud of myself for sticking to it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-the-committment-to-breastfeeding-give-you-more-confidence#post-1186792 Wed, 30 Oct 2013 21:31:31 +0000 hellocupcake 1186792@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It makes me a more confident parent. I'm still far from being super confident but I feel like making it this far means I was able to do one parenting thing I had planned on (: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-the-committment-to-breastfeeding-give-you-more-confidence#post-1186684 Wed, 30 Oct 2013 20:55:57 +0000 MrsF 1186684@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I only lasted three months :(</p> <p>You ladies who met your long term goals SHOULD feel proud of yourselves! I'm very impressed :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-the-committment-to-breastfeeding-give-you-more-confidence#post-1186678 Wed, 30 Oct 2013 20:53:44 +0000 Baby Boy Mom 1186678@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes absolutely. It took the better part of two months until my first LO could latch well and lots of bumps along the road, and even with my second dealing with food intolerances and blocked ducts takes perseverance and commitment. Definitely reinforces that if I set my mind to something I can make it happen. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-the-committment-to-breastfeeding-give-you-more-confidence#post-1186643 Wed, 30 Oct 2013 20:44:41 +0000 DillonLion 1186643@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sotofamilia: oh wow, thank you!! How is feeding going for you? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-the-committment-to-breastfeeding-give-you-more-confidence#post-1185146 Wed, 30 Oct 2013 13:47:00 +0000 sotofamilia 1185146@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@DillonLion: Is it weird that I don't know you, but your committment to breastfeeding until your goal is met gives me confidence to keep going until I meet mine? I just wanted you to know that your journey is an inspiration :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-the-committment-to-breastfeeding-give-you-more-confidence#post-1185120 Wed, 30 Oct 2013 13:40:12 +0000 dojo 1185120@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes! I do feel like I am capable of a lot more - the commitment takes a lot of hard work! I have been dealing with a decrease in supply plus daycare/grandmas using extra bottles and have still been able to keep up with an extra pumping session. I can only do so much though so we will see how the next few months go! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-the-committment-to-breastfeeding-give-you-more-confidence#post-1185119 Wed, 30 Oct 2013 13:39:25 +0000 Alivoo01 1185119@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not really. I love that I can provide nourishment to DS, but I can really do without the clogs ducts I get every other day! Ouch! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-the-committment-to-breastfeeding-give-you-more-confidence#post-1185095 Wed, 30 Oct 2013 13:34:30 +0000 sarac 1185095@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I guess so. I just had the utmost faith that it would work out. We had some trouble due to her traumatic birth, and I started out pumping and feeding her bottles. I got help from the lactation consultant in the nicu, and just knew that we'd get it before too long. And we did. It never entered my mind that it might not work out, so I didn't worry about the hassle of pumping or bottle feeding at all. I just did it, and then on her fifth day she latched on, and that was that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-the-committment-to-breastfeeding-give-you-more-confidence#post-1185084 Wed, 30 Oct 2013 13:32:47 +0000 aprk 1185084@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes. It was hard as hell since he wouldn't latch for three weeks. But I'm stubborn, and he's never had any formula. I'm proud of us. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-the-committment-to-breastfeeding-give-you-more-confidence#post-1185011 Wed, 30 Oct 2013 13:18:10 +0000 MamaMoose 1185011@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hell yes. I think it's pretty impressive that despite the fact that I had to go on a crazy restrictive diet in order to keep breastfeeding my LO will make it to being transitioned to cow's milk without ever having a drop of formula. And I work outside the home full time! It may be my proudest personal achievement. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-the-committment-to-breastfeeding-give-you-more-confidence#post-1185005 Wed, 30 Oct 2013 13:17:14 +0000 Foodnerd81 1185005@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes and no. I'm proud that so far I am her total source of nutrition and it's hard work. But the entire pregnancy, labor and delivery, breastfeeding, and managing on so little sleep, all make me realize I am capable of a lot more than I might have thought. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-the-committment-to-breastfeeding-give-you-more-confidence#post-1184971 Wed, 30 Oct 2013 13:09:23 +0000 Mamaof2 1184971@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Interesting I never really though of it that way. I did struggle ALOT with my 1st and looking back am amazed that he nursed for 20 months.</p> <p>Yeah, I guess I can do anything =) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-the-committment-to-breastfeeding-give-you-more-confidence#post-1184968 Wed, 30 Oct 2013 13:09:00 +0000 mediagirl 1184968@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not really..I was just breastfeeding/pumping so I didn't have to buy formula. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-the-committment-to-breastfeeding-give-you-more-confidence#post-1184964 Wed, 30 Oct 2013 13:07:59 +0000 MamaJ 1184964@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sort of. Maybe after I get through weaning. I think if I can get through that then I can do anything haha. I'm scared! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-the-committment-to-breastfeeding-give-you-more-confidence#post-1184929 Wed, 30 Oct 2013 13:02:02 +0000 MarieJ 1184929@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not really, am I weird? It does make me feel good that I provided my child with her main source of nurtition for a long time ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-the-committment-to-breastfeeding-give-you-more-confidence#post-1184893 Wed, 30 Oct 2013 12:54:43 +0000 DillonLion 1184893@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes! I feel like I can do anything I set my mind to now more than ever </p>