I have some BF questions if you'd like to answer for me ![]()
First off, I want to BF exclusively as long as possible, my goal would be 1 year. However, I'm absolutely terrified of it, and it kind of weirds me out, to be completely honest. I'm sure when she's here and we're doing it it will be natural, but I can't quite get myself in that mindset yet!
My sister recommended going to BF support groups. She said she went to a weekly one at her hospital. I've done some google searching and found La Leche has meetings once a week at 4 different locations, two of them would be semi-close to me. Also, the hospital has monthly meetings.
Do you also recommend meetings? Do you think it's best to try to go as much as possible and to the different ones (weekly at all different locations rather than just once a month to the same place).
Basically I'll take all the help, encouragement and advice I can get because it's getting close!
Re: Tiff
I definetly recommed support groups. they make a world if difference if you can go. I'm about to be a LLL leader, so of course I recommend that. My hospital also does a group and it was wonderful. Since you have so many to pick from I'd try them all out and find the one(s) you like best.
It's very normal to feel overwhelmed by this. It's a big commitment, and something you aren't born knowning how to do. It's great that you're getting prepared already.
I'd go to the first meeting soon. Start building a relationship with leaders and other moms who are successfully BFing. It'll be good to have them on your team in the begining.
I didn't even think about going before she comes, but the meetings are weekdays in the mid-morning, so I don't think it would work out. If I can find any evening ones I definitely will check it out.
Thanks for the advice, I appreciate it
And it's very comforting to know you're here for my questions when they do arise!