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I'm only 3 weeks in, but it's been smooth sailing so far!

I watched a bunch of BFing videos before LO arrived and then the first time I nursed him he latched right on and the nurses said I was a natural. I was so afraid it would be difficult but the only issue was that it hurt a little the first 2 weeks. No mastitis, clogged ducts, or anything and LO is 9 months now.

I only had one problem, which was that my milk came in a little late (day 5). It was actually fine, though. DS got some formula supplements for a day and a half while I pumped after feedings for a couple of days to coax the milk to come in. Once it did, we were fine! I'm only 6.5 weeks in, but have never had any pain, bleeding, or cracked nipples. DS was a sleepy baby and we had to learn how to do this together, but it really was easy to resolve.

I like this thread and and don't think this kind of sharing is bragging. I had heard so many horror stories that, while I was determined to try breastfeed, I thought intense pain was the norm and that there was a good chance it wouldn't work out anyway. I was pleasantly surprised that it did, even with my c-section, and only learned later that it typically doesn't work as badly as I feared it would.

I am someone who had a Few really bad issues, and I don't think this thread is bragging! In fact, I'm happy to read it because it gives me hope that breast feeding baby #2 will be easy

No problems with either baby. No supplementing. I asked my kids' doctor why she thought more ladies didn't breastfeed and she thought it was a confidence problem for many. Not saying that's everyone's root issue but have faith in yourselves, ladies! More likely than not, it will be fine

Breastfeeding sounded more terrifying to me than childbirth because all I heard while pregnant with my first was how difficult it was... and way too many stories about cracked, bleeding nipples.

I was pleasantly surprised when DD was able to latch on immediately right after I gave birth, and it was even more surprising that it didn't hurt. I hardly even used nipple cream and actually gave mine away! It came so naturally for us. I loved the bonding experience and I loved cuddling with her during late night feedings.

I had an easy time with BFing from the beginning. No pain, cracked, or bleeding nips. LO had a good latch. The first 4 weeks were rough because it was just an adjustment and I was learning. My only struggles were finding a comfy position to nurse in and I had a crazy fast let down that was a milky mess. He would pop off and milk would go squirting everywhere. I feel lucky that its been so easy so far.

LO is almost 8 weeks old and breastfeeding has been very smooth so far. She latched on right away at the hospital and has gained weight very quickly - she was born at 5 lbs 15 oz. and was 7 lbs 9 oz. at her 1-month appointment.

The only hiccup we've had so far was one day when she was congested and didn't want to nurse. But otherwise, I've been pleasantly surprised by the whole breastfeeding experience. I don't enjoy pumping, but I have to go back to work next month so I'm just sucking it up.

Yay! I love these stories! Breastfeeding has been one of those 'in the far back of my mind' anxieties. My brain tells me everything will most likely be fine but you hear so many horror stories it's insane. Not trying isn't an option for me but I've been so surprised at how many people IRL have just said not to even try!

I had NO issues in the beginning - so blessed! He picked up latching/sucking SO well right away. He nursed for 45 minutes straight the day he was born!!! so cute.

At 3.5 months old we developed thrush though, so I voted "one minor problem". It wasn't exactly easy to overcome as I had to give up all sugars/grains for a month to kill the yeast and apply gentian violet to my breasts and LO's tongue every day... My breasts itched/hurt like crazy and LO went through a big nursing strike and I had to pump to get him to eat. So I kinda wished I could quit but I pushed through that month and we got through it and I'm so glad we did!!!

It's been smooth sailing since - and we've blessed to have been so lucky.

@PurpleUnicorn: eh yeah I guess so It WAS hard at the time but looking back I think I see it as easier than it was! haha thankfully my whole family was really supportive, that helped a lot.

DD was a CHAMP! Even the Lactation Consultant said so No problems, ever.

DS, however, was an epic failure (and the second kid... go figure). He was such an epic failure that I only nursed him until he was 3 months old.

While we have had a few hiccups along the way I would say that resolving them has been easy. I have had such wonderful support from the post partum nurses, the lactation consultant, our pediatrician, and my husband. I gave birth to a very large baby that lost more than 10% of her weight within three days of birth so the psychological implications of not having enough milk for her initially were tough. The nurses really helped me stay strong and she has been gaining weight very well ever since. Then she got thrush and gave it to me (or vice versa) but her pedi (who works at the International Breastfeeding Center one day a week) was quick acting and we had it cleared up within two days. She also had trouble maintaining a strong latch and would slip off towards the end of a feed, but the lactation consultant helped me learn ways to keep her drinking. So overall, with the right help we've had a fairly easy go of it. Had I not had the support I do it would have been very difficult.

I don't think this thread is "bragging", but I found the other threads more comforting, because while they touch on issues you can have, every bf'ing class says "If it hurts, you're doing it WRONG", they don't mention how hard it can be, no one talked to me about all the little things that can go wrong.
I had lots of minor issues (cracked nipples, baby who wouldn't open his teeny tiny mouth, clogged ducts) but we worked through it and after 6 weeks we never had another issue.
So yeah, it's good to know that some women had no issues, so as to not completely scare women, but it's not as helpful to know that as it is to know that there can be problems but that you CAN work through them. Honestly, it's awesome that a lot of your babies came out of the womb with their mouths wide open and immediately latched on like they were supposed to, but back then, when I was having problems, I would have punched anyone who said how easy breezy their time was.