breastfeeding | Two boys, two different breastfeeding experiences – Patricia’s story

Two boys, two different breastfeeding experiences – Patricia’s story

Posted on November 16, 2009
Filed under: Latch problems, Nipple pain, Nipple shields

Breastfeeding my kids is something I’ve aimed to do since I first found out I was pregnant.  My oldest son Benjamin and I had a great start in the hospital.  From the moment we arrived home, things changed.  Latching was an issue and it just didn’t seem like it was worth all of the pain that was created.  Through the help of our wonderful pediatrician, the lovely lactation consultants at our hospital, and nipple shields, Benjamin and I were finally able to catch on!  Benjamin was nursed until he was 14 months old, when I found out Baby #2 was on the way!

Nathaniel arrived 9 months later and was an eating champ from the first moment!  My supply seemed a little lacking, but Nathaniel was eating all the time!  He never complained like he was actually lacking anything!  I was able to nurse him until he was 9 months old when his interest dropped some and I found out Baby #3 was on the way.

I’m looking forward to nursing another baby!  What a joy to know that I can help provide for my kids in such a small way!

Filed under: Latch problems, Nipple pain, Nipple shields

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