https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 19 May 2026 07:21:12 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/was-breastfeeding-easier-the-second-time-around#post-1252864 Mon, 02 Dec 2013 01:43:30 +0000 Running Elley 1252864@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@birdofafeather: Thanks so much!! I have my fingers majorly crossed that it continues this way! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/was-breastfeeding-easier-the-second-time-around#post-1252853 Mon, 02 Dec 2013 01:20:55 +0000 birdofafeather 1252853@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Running Elley: just popping in to say yay that the second time around has been easier!! I'm rooting for you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/was-breastfeeding-easier-the-second-time-around#post-1252456 Sun, 01 Dec 2013 19:58:42 +0000 Running Elley 1252456@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So far its been soooo much easier! Breastfeeding was a nightmare the first time around. We had latch issues, reflux, thrush, vasospasms and a letdown that was too fast and caused him to really damage my nipples. This time I'm a week and a half in and, aside from the normal soreness at the beginning, breastfeeding has been a dream! I'm almost waiting for something to go majorly wrong because its been so simple. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/was-breastfeeding-easier-the-second-time-around#post-1252265 Sun, 01 Dec 2013 16:06:00 +0000 shellio 1252265@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>MUCH easier. I also had a lot of difficulties first time - low supply, clogged ducts, cracked and bleeding nipples, etc. I'm 2.5 weeks in with #2 and it is going much smoother. Like @Cchoi4 I asked a lot of other moms who all said the same thing - easier the second time. Good advice about introducing bottle early, thanks! I also pump after feeding 1-3x a day and already have a decent freezer stash, think that has/will helped my supply too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/was-breastfeeding-easier-the-second-time-around#post-1242165 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 14:56:02 +0000 Greentea 1242165@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Golly I hope so! I think I will be more conditioned to the pain, less scared of the clogged ducts, and less hard on myself- understand that baby is learning not just me. I also won't let any nurse or lc get involved unless I ask them to!<br /> I had so much anxiety about my clogs and don't anymore. They scared me at first and were excruciatingly painful. They still hurt but my gp said it was a good problem to have- clogs mean strong supply and my ob didn't bat an eye. I had her feel one at my checkup all concerned and she was just like "yep feels like a clog." I still get clogs constantly but now I just take a Tylenol! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/was-breastfeeding-easier-the-second-time-around#post-1242121 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 14:47:13 +0000 T-Mom 1242121@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Definitely much easier! The main difference was knowing what to expect and putting a lot less pressure on myself. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/was-breastfeeding-easier-the-second-time-around#post-1242086 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 14:40:29 +0000 Mamaof2 1242086@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes - much easier! I think its because I knew what to expect this time around - we def had some issues here and there but way way easier than my 1st was </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/was-breastfeeding-easier-the-second-time-around#post-1242058 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 14:33:45 +0000 SAHM0811 1242058@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Much easier the 2nd time... With my first, we lasted 2 months.... with the 2nd, a little over 2 years! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/was-breastfeeding-easier-the-second-time-around#post-1242044 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 14:29:48 +0000 Cchoi4 1242044@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>YES! I was sooooooo worried with my 2nd because with my 1st it was always a struggle. I had to pump every 2.5 hours to keep my low supply stable. It was stressful and I was on the verge of tears many days bc I felt like my body couldn't do what it should be doing. I was doing everything possible _ drinking tons of water, taking the herbal pills and supplements, eating oatmeal, lactation cookies, tinctures, etc. You name it, I did it. That plus constantly clogged ducts made the whole thing so stressful.</p> <p>But with my 2nd, it was like he KNEW what he was doing. Haven't had any supply issues or any clogged ducts yet and its been 4 months. I had the same question to other moms and they also told me the 2nd was easier to bf.</p> <p>One piece of advice though: even if bf is easier the 2nd time around, make sure to give your baby a bottle early enough (i.e. within 3-4 weeks of establishing a good bf-ing relationship). We waited too long and now my guy struggles to take a 2oz bottle which makes for him and i to be stuck at the hip most days. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/was-breastfeeding-easier-the-second-time-around#post-1242007 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 14:22:43 +0000 lamariniere 1242007@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jedeve: good to know. I was wondering if they helped with supply or something along those lines. I have a whole unopened bottle of probiotics in the cabinet right now! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/was-breastfeeding-easier-the-second-time-around#post-1242000 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 14:21:15 +0000 jedeve 1242000@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lamariniere: I took them for thrush. I thought that maybe this time I should just do it from the get! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/was-breastfeeding-easier-the-second-time-around#post-1241964 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 14:15:31 +0000 Baby Boy Mom 1241964@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Way way easier! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/was-breastfeeding-easier-the-second-time-around#post-1241929 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 14:08:12 +0000 lamariniere 1241929@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jedeve: I too am stressing about this since I had a terrible time with my first, but went on to BF until 13 months. Baby2 is due in less than a month and breastfeeding is my biggest worry. My question from your list, what do probiotics do for breastfeeding? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/was-breastfeeding-easier-the-second-time-around#post-1241911 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 14:03:22 +0000 cmomma17 1241911@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jedeve: congrats again! :) I think the second time around would be much easier! I was a total stress case in the beginning, the second time I will be more relaxed. I'm a pumping expert and I'll definitely use side lying WAY sooner! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/was-breastfeeding-easier-the-second-time-around#post-1241881 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 13:52:23 +0000 autumnlove 1241881@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yup, so much easier! Congrats again! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/was-breastfeeding-easier-the-second-time-around#post-1241868 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 13:50:53 +0000 jedeve 1241868@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Seeing as how I accidentally got pregnant while breastfeeding, I probably won't have too short of a window between the two. I had an awful time with my first - inverted nipples, used a nipple shield for five months, recurrent thrush, DMER, baby wouldn't latch, etc.</p> <p>I'm hoping my nipples will stay everted (maybe a reason to continue breastfeeding while pregnant?)</p> <p>This time, I know I will:</p> <p>- Pump occasionally. I need a break. </p> <p>- Take probiotics from the start.</p> <p>- Live without a shirt on.</p> <p>- Take advantage of side lying</p> <p>- Know the difference between actual nursing and fell asleep nursing. </p>