Thanks, everyone, for your opinions about breastfeeding, C-sections, and circ'ing. My current status is that I am going to bf, but need to go into it more determined to make it work- so it will. My breastfeeding class is on Thursday, so helpfully that will also help get me in the mindset that I can do it with two babies. I mentioned that at the most I would only bf for 6 mos- that is because I will go back to school then, and I don't want to pump at school. I know how challenging going back in September after 6 months, the beginning of school year, and daycare will be for me, and I don't want to compound it with trying to find time to pump, while doing something I've never been able to do before- leave school the second I can at 3:40 pm, instead of staying until 4-5 pm.
Today, I am still leaning towards attempting a vaginal birth- But circ'ing remains up in the air.
Thanks again for your comments!
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I left a comment on your last post and THEN went back and read the other comments. I was amazed at how many opinions there were, some really passionate!
We're thinking that I'm going to quit teaching and stay home with the babies, and maybe do childcare in my home for one. Maybe. This is all new this weekend. So I might try breastfeeding. Still will be interested in how your bf class goes!
Sooooo many hard decisions.
Really hard decisions! I am going to try breast feeding - from my research, it really is the best for the babies so I am willing to sacrifice sleep and sanity so that they thrive - I am determined to make it work - I bought the ez2 nurse twin breast feeding pillow, I ordered a chair and a half glider and I am going to get a pump. My plan is to pump as soon as I start to build up my supply and then, after bfing is established - they say 3 weeks or so - I am going to have Mike start bottle feeding them the breast milk so I can sleep!
I would love to try and deliver vaginally - I have heard that the recovery is so much better. I originally wanted to try and birth with no meds - but my docs have talked me into an epidural, just in case something happens with the second baby and they need to do a c-section.
All that being said - SHIT HAPPENS - and I am going to try and keep an open mind and stay flexible!
I have to go back to work - and I want to - I love my job and want to try and have a well-balanced work/family life. Here is hoping that we can have it all!
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