My DH and I need to introduce a bottle to our month old. I'm a SAHM, but I do have volunteer commitments outside the house that will take me away about 3 hours a week every other week. Plus, honestly I'd let to get one introduced so DH and I could leave the baby with a sitter and have a date night sometime soon.
I'm incredibly anxious about the whole thing. Son was a lazy latcher his first few days, and I'm wondering if introducing a bottle will bring that back. Or I am worried he may actually hate it and refuse.
I'm a lot more emotional about it than I thought I would be. I LOVE breastfeeding, and honestly, I'm struggling with the idea of someone else feeding him. Feeding is OUR bond...as selfish as that sounds.
We've decided to introduce the bottle tomorrow, and I will go sit in another room. Is this the best approach for the baby? Will it stress him out?
How are some ways I can cope with the guilt and emotions I'm feeling? I feel like a part of us is being taken away {not the best wording, but hopefully you understand what I mean}.
Before anyone asks, I cannot give up the volunteering commitments. I work with sexually exploited children. There are very strong bonds in place.
I'm incredibly anxious about the whole thing. Son was a lazy latcher his first few days, and I'm wondering if introducing a bottle will bring that back. Or I am worried he may actually hate it and refuse.
I'm a lot more emotional about it than I thought I would be. I LOVE breastfeeding, and honestly, I'm struggling with the idea of someone else feeding him. Feeding is OUR bond...as selfish as that sounds.
We've decided to introduce the bottle tomorrow, and I will go sit in another room. Is this the best approach for the baby? Will it stress him out?
How are some ways I can cope with the guilt and emotions I'm feeling? I feel like a part of us is being taken away {not the best wording, but hopefully you understand what I mean}.
Before anyone asks, I cannot give up the volunteering commitments. I work with sexually exploited children. There are very strong bonds in place.
