Intro...Hello! :)

[drudolph11]

Hey everyone! Im a FTM due 3/16 with a baby girl and an active member of the PB March 15' BMB since TB exodus. I will be a working mom determined to give BFing everything I have! As my due date approaches my BFing fears become more and more prevalent. TBH nothing about pregnancy or birth or baby life worries me more than my ability to BF, it is literally wracking my nerves, mostly concerning how I will handle BFing when I return to work as the nature of my job is not very BFing friendly and it is truly worrying me. I am not really sure why it has taken me this long to make my way over here but I am hoping to become an active member of your community. I am looking forward to getting to know all of you :-)

[nursefrizz]

Hi and welcome I'm fairly new myself! I think you'll find the ladies here awesome! I can totally relate to the BF fears. Just take it one step at a time. Ask for help when you need it and accept help when people offer it! When you and baby are learning to BF, nurse as often as you can. I felt like I was compulsively shoving a boob in DDs mouth those first few weeks, but it has helped us form a really great nursing relationship! Congrats on the new baby and on your decision to breastfeed! It's extremely rewarding

[casey]

Welcome and congratulations! I am also a FTM who works outside the home. We were able to EBF, make it to 13m providing all milk for DC, and are still going at almost 19m. The ladies here absolutely helped make it as smooth as possible for us.

I think you'll find this a welcoming place.

[spacedew]

Welcome! I am new to this community as well. Everyone here have been very welcoming with great advice. I have a 18 month old daughter and pumped in my car when I went back to work at 12 weeks. I am sure there will be challenges but that is what we are here for!

[flcl]

Welcome Glad you found your way here. We had a tough start with BF but with all of the wonderful ladies here, we're almost to our EBF goal of a year with no signs of slowing down! This is a wonderful community so don't be shy!!

[ellabee]

Welcome and congrats! This board is a super helpful resource. Feel free to ask us anything.

[ashanne88]

Welcome! I am also fairly new around here. This board is really supportive and informative.

[drudolph11]

Thanks guys. I'm gonna lurk for a while as i am still pregnant and not really experiencing any current BFing issues, other than my impending fears of doom and failure as a mother lol

[bantyrooster]

Welcome drudolph11!! I would recommend lurking here and read up in kellymom dot com. We are here day and night when that little girl comes! What is your profession and how long will you be home with lo? I am a nurse and pumped with DS until a year and bf at home for 19 months. Pumping at work is interesting at times but very doable.