LO is nearing six months, and I'm kinda sad about starting solids. He is EBF, but we've had almost every problem in the book. Trouble latching, quick weight loss, inverted nipples, using a nipple shield, thrush, oversupply, strong letdown, extremely sore nipples, cracked nipples, plugged ducts, under supply when pumping....everything but mastitis.

I'm not a martyr., I BF because its good for his health, costs less, is convenient, empowering. Also though because I have a rare bladder disorder and the hormones from bf-ing keep me in remission.

But we just weaned from the nipple shield last week. I still have sore nipples. The LC says his latch is fine, my nipples just might be tethered. It might be the thrush, but I've been taking probiotics regularly.

I'm just sad and feel pretty stupid not to have figured out breastfeeding before we start solids. It seems everyone else figured it out months ago!