How Do I Deal With People
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 | me - August 12 |
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I'm wondering how to avoid the humilliation and agravation of my last breasfeeding experiance. I know the advantages of br___tfeeding and really wish that I could but I can't. With my first baby I decided that I would give it a try and it was a horrable experiance. I wasn't really comfortable with it in the first place but the nurses INSISTED that I try. They poked and prodded and humilliated me and make the whole experiance miserable. I am not able to br___t feed. How do I deal with pushy dr.s and nurses? And how do I deal with people who riddicule me for not br___tfeeding?
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 | C - August 12 |
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I'm sorry, I am b___stfeeding but I did hate that everytime someone would come to help me they'd tell me something different. They even called me after I got home. I do appreciate the support but I will call you if I need a__sistance. You'll find that EVERYONE has an opinion and you just need to do what is right for you and your baby. Tell them that for personal reasons you have chosen to bottle feed and you don't care to discuss it.
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dont worry about other people. you just do what you need to do to take care of your baby and if someone gets in your business, you should tell them were to go and how to get there. your doctors should support whatever feeding choice you desire. get a new doctor, and stay FAR away from LLL supporters. they are crazy insane and will try and condemn you for bottle feeding.
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 | Me - August 20 |
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What is a LLL supporter???
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 | P - August 20 |
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LLL is for LaLeche League. They are the SS of b___stfeeding. lol j/k They are very pro-b___stfeeding.
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 | Gem - August 21 |
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I did not b___stfeed my son when I was in the hospital. Luckily I was at a hospital where they are pretty supportative about whatever you choose. I did pump some once I got home and did that for about a month but I never tried to have the baby latch on to b___stfeed.
You could try to pump if you really want the baby to get some natural milk, you might find that easier.
If not that's your choice and you are not ruining your baby if you decide not to do it. You just have to stand firm in what you decide. Most of the time if people think they can make you feel bad they will try. If they know they can't they won't try so much.
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What a stupid comment babs. Just cause a parent doesn't have perfect grammer won't mean their kids will have problems.
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I'm very pro-b___st feeding myself, but I had problems when in the hospital, and so very nearly switched to formula. I did have to bottle-feed my baby for a while, which caused latching problems; I saw a lactation consultant, who suggested I hang out topless with my baby, and just let it "naturally" happen - best advice I ever got, cause my baby latched all by her little self, and we haven't had a problem since then. IF you want to try b___st feeding, I'd recommend you do the same thing. IF you want to pump or formula feed, and people keep giving you advice, say "Thanks, I'll take that into consideration." or "I'll keep that in mind, but for now we're doing this."
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I actually just stopped tandem breasfeeding my 30 and 18 month old girls. It has been the most wonderful experience and when I first started I was in tears. I feel that a day more of tears would have pushed me over the edge to NOT b___stfeed. It is your desicion not to beastfeed and It is very sad that people critizise you. But before you give up, have you thought about pumping? You can give the baby the benifits of your milk with out the frustration and pain that your are experiencing. As far as dealing with people, you DO NOT need to answer thier questions on why you did not b___stfeed or give any excuses. If you are a little bit more agressive and tell them that it is none of their business, maybe they will NEVER get into your business again!!!
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