07/29/2024
This is definitely not what i thought my “breastfeeding” journey would look like…
It has been a struggle since day one.
Before his birth i just assumed i would breastfeed him. So much so i just borrowed a breast pump from a friend instead of buying one bc, well, i won’t need it bc im going to nurse him…
Enter baby with severe tongue and lip ties… to bloody ni***es.. leading us to today he still doesn’t have a good latch to get enough from me… ( even after release and 6 wks of stretches)
So, i nurse, give him formula to supplement what he doesn’t get then i pump to empty what’s there. Then it’s his nap time. Repeat that every 2 hrs bc he is still not getting enough according to the dr.
I know i can stop breastfeeding but i’ve waited so many years to have my precious baby boy and to experience all the mom things. So letting go of that part of motherhood just because it’s a challenge i know i need to be mentally/emotionally ready to do.
Everyone has their own journey.. I’m Not saying my experience is harder than others, just sharing that going into motherhood with the idea of breastfeeding, just be ready to pivot to plan B and research formula brands and pumps while you have the downtime during pregnancy…
Still trying to figure out the best formula to supplement with… tried enfamil gentlease but switched to Kendamil.
