I’m sure it’s already begun but theres going to be more advice and experts telling you what should be happening. Don’t get me wrong it’s all great and I listen. But…
I found even with doctors and nurses they will tell you something with 100% conviction and when you struggle with it or it it’s not working the answer is: “well thats fine too”.
Which is really frustrating because it’s hard enough as it is and you are bending backwards to achieve this goal and when it doesn’t work you feel like you’ve failed. Then they tell you oh don’t worry, don’t force it… So then you feel like, did I hurt my child by pushing too hard? Double fail.
Lesson Learned: Trust Your Gut.
So at the end of the day, do what works for you and your baby. They will tell you what they need, and if it feels wrong to you it probably is, or at least figure out if you really really have to.