So many emotions

So many emotions over everything today, trying not to put too much pressure on myself to breastfeed fully this time, but cant help but feel like I'll not succeed like last time, im not sure about actually breastfeeding or just pumping, I genuinely did not like the feeling last time but I also couldnt build my supply, I felt like a cow tryna do it all alone (I have a partner this time) nothing leaking yet and we're at 31 weeks... also the guilt because my partner is going to have to do so much with the eldest because its an elective csection, so many emotions, no idea where to put them 🤦🏻‍♀️

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I’m also a second time mum and I put sooooo much pressure on myself last time and a lot of professionals gave me conflicting advice and I was so stressed! This time I am going to give breastfeeding another go, get electric pumps and not feel guilty for giving formula if needed.

I am also having an elective c section and I want to enjoy the newborn bubble rather than placing so much pressure on myself and causing stress! You may need your partner to do more initially but the less you do, the faster you will recover. If you feel guilt and pressure yourself to do more, your recovery will likely be longer.

Enjoy snuggles and film days with your newborn and first born ❤️these days will be gone in a flash!

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