Breastfeeding mindset....

[ZZNZZ]

I'm having a debate with myself lol... I have 3 children n didn't breastfeed with them. But I want to give it a shot with this one. The only thing is, I find it weird to have my baby sucking on my breast. Like its only meant for hubby. Lol. Is this weird? How do you get that out of your mind or look at it differently? Would be pumping be better if I can't seem to change my mind?  Anybody else feel this way??

[ZZNZZ]

Thank you for all the responses. I'm gonna try also. Just that thought is there in the back of my mind.

[lalala_ashleyx3]

i plan to pump 99% of the time...
to feed her through a bottle.
i love the idea of knowing exactly how much she's eating, also that her father and family can feed her. <3
i also feel weird about physically breastfeeding, figure ill try it for her to start my milk flow.. but still pump almost all of the time

[jasminefox84]

Iam due in April 30th

[crossfitmama3]

Don't feel obligated to do it. Breaston milk is best, but tou can pump and get the skin to skin contact while bottle feeding. You have to do what's comfortable for you. If you force it because that's what seems right, but you resent it, the baby will feel those negative emotions.

[Emilee99]

I used to feel that way, then when I had him and he was preemie I wanted only the best to help him get through. When he nursed for the first time it was like pure bonding love. Then after numerous bottles in the nicu (of my pumped milk) he woudlnt latch when we got home. I was so sad  because that feeling was awesome! I pumped for a year for him and although I still wished to breastfeed and tried for 4 months! I did get a lot of joy from pumping too because I knew it was good for him. If you exclusively pump your breasts get used to it and I produced so much milk. I even had to throw away a garbage bag full because I had so much extra it ended up expiring before I could use it.

[jaloveslorelei]

And I should mention too that it really is the greatest thing in the world. . I kindof made it sound like a downer!

[jaloveslorelei]

Yes... I've always hated my nipple being touched. It gives me a nauseaus feeling. The thought of breast feeding sickened me but I knew it would be different and it was. I didn't give myself any other option and didn't stop until 15 mos. I was just told by someone with ms, that babies who are breastfed do not get ms... little thoughts like that alone make me forget about anything else. Expressing is no luxury for me but give it a shot, maybe it will work for you.

[webdebutante]

I breastfed 18 months and my son is now 2, I already feel bizarre about breastfeeding again but I think it is one of those things that *clicks* once you start :)

[elle30]

I used to and planned to only pump and then my baby came and they put him on me and he caught on right away and for some reason that feeling of not wanting to breastfeed for those reasons totally went away. I had planned to exclusively pump, until my little man was here and doing so well at his feedings and just enjoyed the closeness.

[ash060115]

The baby sucking is far from "sexy" or anything your husband feels like lol ...

Maybe purchase a pump (I've seen usa can get pump on insurance);) and express if latching isn't ok with you.
Expressed milk has the same benefits as straight from the breast - do what feels ok with you xx