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Yup, so much easier! Congrats again!

@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?

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.

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.

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.

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

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!
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!

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.

@birdofafeather: Thanks so much!! I have my fingers majorly crossed that it continues this way!