Breastfeeding class

I can sum up the entire 3-hour class in one word: WOW! 88|

I really want to breastfeed, and I knew it would be a lot of work. But after actually learning about it, and realizing just how often a newborn needs to eat—and how long each feeding takes? Wow, just wow.

I think I am actually feeling MORE overwhelmed now, rather than less overwhelmed as I’d hoped. I think Tom was really surprised, too, at just how much work and energy would be involved (which is a good thing!).

The one thing I wasn’t expecting? If breastfeeding is going well, you should do it for at least 3-4 weeks before introducing a bottle or a pacifier. That sort of ruins my plans for having mom or Aunt Marge help with the middle of the night feedings. :no:

I am sure it will all be second nature in a few days—and be worth it overall (once the exhaustion is over)—but in the meantime it’s going to be hard work.