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New Realizations
By kCharleneS » Posted Jan. 12, 2013 11:35pm - 145 views - 2 comments

I totally just realized that I've had a new craving. I've been wanting spicy foods recently. Not real spicy, but enough to give me a slight kick. This is new for me because I've always hated spicy food. It's always just made me feel icky afterwards but lately it hasn't. I've been wanting the spicy sweet chili Doritos and spicy Chinese food, and when we go out for Mongolian food I've found myself adding more spice. Just caught me by surprise.

Another thing is that I'm getting really annoyed with people lecturing me on what I think is right for my family and this baby. I got lectured tonight because I want to exclusively pump and not breastfeed. I don't see why it's anyone's business. All I wanted was to know if any mothers knew of a place that would help me get a breast pump. Instead I get a lecture on how I should really try to breastfeed. I did that last time I had a baby, didn't like it and formula fed. I don't want to formula feed but I also don't want the pain of breastfeeding. Plus, I'm not comfortable just whipping my boobs out for the family to see to feed my baby. Even with a nursing cover, I'm not comfortable with that. I think breastfeeding is a beautiful and natural thing, women shouldn't have to go hide in a bathroom to breastfeed or anything, it's just not for me. And not to mention, it gives Sean a chance to help out with the baby. With his schedule of going to work at 12:30, not getting up until 12 to get ready, coming home at 9 pm and then staying up until at least 4 most nights, this would allow me to sleep at night (minus the one middle of the night pump I'd have to do at least) and a much needed break and time to myself. I wouldn't have to deal with the sore, cracked and bleeding nipples, latching issues, nursing clothes. None of it. I wouldn't have to worry if I had a parent-teacher conference and the baby got hungry. But the baby would still get all the benefits of breastfeeding.
And not to mention the benefits of it if I do end up having to get a c-section. I wouldn't have to worry about all of that, on top of my incision and trying to get comfortable and whatnot.

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Comment from kCharleneS » Posted Jan. 13, 2013 11:03am Well with pumping it didn't hurt at all. You don't have to worry about an improper latch, your nipples don't dry out as much, and really the only pain you get is if your flange (the part that goes over your nipples) is too big and your suction is too high. All things that are a 1 second fix. I tried pumping last time, but I was really lazy and kinda determined to use formula since I knew it would help my son be full longer, and he has been a healthy boy. His only ear infections were from teething and other than that he's had no serious illnesses. But this time I'm determined to make pumping work for our convenience, to save money, and just to give baby that extra boost of health.

Comment from sunshinebear711 » Posted Jan. 13, 2013 8:09am I noticed that with spices too.. I'm more open to spicy things, even though I'm genterally not a huge fan. I don't see anything wrong with pumping. You are still offering breastmilk and breastfeeding didn't work for you the first time. My husband and I were both formula fed babies, but I am determined to at least try and breastfeed, but we also have a pump because I want him to help with nightly feedings. My question is, isn't it still going to hurt if you pump? I honestly don't know how it works. *hugs* My friend just had her second and with her first she felt bullied into trying to breastfeed and she had such issues with it the baby had to go back to the hospital. The second time around she went right to formula and she has a chunky little monkey who is all smiles. Go with what feels right to you.