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I only have one and ended up not being able to breastfeed. But ill try again with my second, ive heard a couple positive stories where they could with the second but not the first from family friends. Hopefully ill feel less mommy guilt if it doesn't work again though.

I struggled greatly with DS and gave up pretty early due to him not gaining adequately but I wasn't nearly as informed as I am this go round so that may have something to do with it.

I don't know about things being "easier" the 2nd time round though... most moms I've talked to have said that each time had it's own struggles and with every child (a few of them have 5+ kids) they wanted to throw in the towel at some point. I know for my DD has definitely had more issues than DS that make bf'ing difficult. Again I'm WAY more informed and have made kellymom.com my bf'ing bible! lol

@Cchoi4: i'm a little late replying here, but yes, it was so much successful the 2nd time around for me. I only made it 4 months for #1, and it was crushing for me to admit defeat (even though it really shouldn't have been, I was just too hard on myself). This time I set small goals for myself and extended the goal each time I reached it. I reminded myself that #1 was on formula and turned out beautifully and healthy so there was absolutely no pressure. I fed on demand to establish supply instead of forcing #2 to eat on a schedule (I blame babywise for this) and I did not pick up a single parenting book. It worked - I just finished 1 year of successful nursing and its my proudest accomplishment thus far in life! I guess "easier" is not the best word, since I faced a lot of mastitis and blocked pores, plus #2 loved to bite me. But I "rolled with it" better. I think that just comes with experience and letting all the pressure go off of yourself.

I didn't have supply issues either time, but I had major latching issues and pain with my first. I was on painkillers for the 6 weeks to be able to nurse. Second time was way easier (two days on painkillers). I was more experienced and she was a better nurser. Stronger neck and a bit bigger, both of which help I think.

I didn't make enough with my first child even though I was well informed about it, fed on demand, and really tried to pump out extra milk. When I went back to a full time job, I wasn't able to pump at work so I stopped completely. My first got fed 5 1/2 months and two additional weeks on frozen milk for a total of 6 months. My second, the only real different thing I did was take Fenugreek, mother's milk tea, and oatmeal cookies. I also changed my job and I'm working part time. My second just turned 7 months and she's still going on breast milk most of the time, virtually all of it freshly pumped and consumed within a day. My goal is 1 year but I'm happy that I made it this far.

I had an AWFUL time breastfeeding when DD was first born!! It took me a good 6-8 weeks to really get it down & those first weeks were hard because she wouldn't latch on. I think that this baby will *hopefully* be easier since I will have more of an idea of what to do....I really really hope so!

ETA: I should add that I ended up EBF for 6 months & breastfeeding for 13 months! I love breastfeeding!