Comments on: First Breast Feeding Class Tonight

By: ariana

ariana — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 19:56:51 +0000

Thanks Emily, the class was useless. And I do think way too much :)

By: Emily

Emily — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 23:22:10 +0000

ariana-i have heard that the classes are useless. it’s hard to imagine doing it until you are doing it. please don’t believe the horror stories on the nest. breastfeeding is hard particularly for women who think a lot (b/c you literally spend so much time doing it and thinking about it in the first weeks) but one day it does click and it is easy and it is entirely and completely worth it and you can find support to continue!

By: ariana

ariana — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 20:27:44 +0000

Thank god I have all you guys to give me the “real scoop” on BF because the class was pretty useless!

Dawn, I do totally remember that now. Wow, you really were the best wedding planner (and friend) ever! You should have totally blew me off :)

By: Emily

Emily — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 13:54:22 +0000

The rug looks amazing. If you have the proper support network, the breastfeeding will be fine. It is, for sure, the thing you will have the most questions about. This is b/c you will spend infinite amounts of time doing it and wondering if you are doing it right.

Please feel free to post any of your questions here and those of us who have done it successfully can try to help you out or steer you in the right direction. Also kellymom is a great site for questions.

You will do great and one day you will be breastfeeding and you will think, Oh my goodness. This is the most natural thing in the world and we are doing this together! There is a feeling of immense pride that comes from feeding your baby the way nature intended and when your baby gains and thrives and it’s because of you, you will feel prouder than you ever have!

Enjoy the classes!

By: tryingin2007

tryingin2007 — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 13:35:25 +0000

BF scares the crap out of me! no doubt it will be very challenging for me. I’m looking forward to hearing how your class went (and to hear all your great tips.)

the rug is super cute! :) jasper is a very lucky boy.

By: Chantal

Chantal — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 13:21:21 +0000

BF is my only concern at this point as well. It seems like everyone I know has had some sort of trouble. What surprised me was how at my classes they made it seem like there was nothing to be concerned about and the women who had trouble just weren’t trying that hard. I was so mad! I think I just had a bad instructor though. I hope your class goes better than mine did!

By: Dawn

Dawn — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 02:43:15 +0000

By the way – I got a little chuckle tonight when I realized that my first birth class was just after your first wedding dress fitting. Remember that? It was pouring rain and we were late and I felt like such an idiot walking into a full class with giant pillows in a garbage bag and a wet umbrella. But I’d do anything for you. As it turns out no one from the class remember the entrance we made (thank God) and I’m great friends with half the couples to this day. Have fun at class!

By: Farah

Farah — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:58:57 +0000

have a good class!

I just adore your nursery

By: Melanie

Melanie — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:49:51 +0000

I hope the class helps. We also had a very difficult time, you hit the nail on the head, for something so natural, it certainly doesn’t happen that way!! Good luck :-)

By: Dawn

Dawn — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:14:44 +0000

You’ll do great! It’s good to know that breastfeeding MAY not come naturally to you and Jasper but if you really want to nurse there is a lot of support and guidance available through the hospital, lactation consultants and friends. It’s not easy for everyone and you do have to want to breastfeed because no matter what there will be times that it’s not all magic and fireworks. Keep an open mind.