I wanted my breastfeeding journey to go perfect! Well whatever goes perfect in breastfeeding or parenting for that matter. With my first I did all the research, basically studied for an exam. I was ready to take the test — so to speak.
My labor and delivery with Harvey was the biggest craziest ride. It was scary and not anything like I thought would happen. After my C-section and we all were healthy and in our room I started my breastfeeding journey. It was not like what I read at all. Turns out and what I later found out is that my nipples (I know tmi, but it is important) did not come out far enough is the simplest way to explain it. So, anyway he had a really hard time latching. We barely made it through the hospital stay, and I had a hard time with the nurses and getting the right help. The day we left though we had the best nurse and she finally was able to help me know what to do.
With my confidence up we head home, and I lasted about a week. It was so difficult every feeding took everything in me to get him to latch and eat. I knew I had to pivot and fast, I didn't want to give up.
I was desperate for some sleep, and needed a better option. I started researching again and landed on pumping. Now this was work, and I mean around the clock work. But it was better than the struggle I was having with breastfeeding. Check out my pumping journey to see how that went!
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