Is it just me?

[Issey]

Just wondering if this is only me or not. I am enjoying breastfeeding my bub :) but DH has always been against it because they are his boobs, but I have chosen to feed bubs until I have to go back to work (probably another couple of months). The main problem is since I have been feeding I cannot view my breasts as anything else but bubs and I now dislike them being touched otherwise. Is it only me???? I feel a bit 'out there' for asking.

[Funkychicken]

I felt the same with bub #1-it was sort of weird. I felt the same with bub#2 but sort of expected it. Now that i am feeding bub#3 I happily tell DH to bugger off as they belong to our baby for now and he will just have to wait until I wean him.

So, yes,:thumbsup: it is very normal for you to feel this way. I have spoken to many women on this subject and most agree that whilst breastfeeding, their boobs are not in any way a sexual object/s.

[veve]

nope - normal if you ask me... :hugs:

mine certainly dont feel sexy at the moment... they are functional... and my DS has sole access to them :D (sorry DH)

- I think it is unusual that your DH thinks that breastfeeding deprives him of boobs - my DH loves it... he watches DS feeding (from a distance of course :rolleyes: ) and thinks it is beautiful!!! Just tell him he will have to wait a few months :laughing:

xxx

[*Sal*]

Your DH may have to just get over it, you have discovered what your breasts are meant for :yelclap:

Seriously though, I had this problem for a while too, especially as my breasts would leak every time they were touched, even by my DH. If you are only going to feed for another couple of months, I think it's a safe bet that you won't feel this way forever.

[Jenko]

I felt the same way. But it doesn't last forever. DH will just have to wait a while!!

[drewid]

Totally normal! But it wont' feel like that forever, it does pass.

They are just doing what they were made for...your hubby will have to get his head around that! :)

[poshBecks]

I felt the opposite way. I felt like it was gross feeding her coz the boobs are Dan's. I stopped!!

[veve]

I felt the opposite way. I felt like it was gross feeding her coz the boobs are Dan's. I stopped!!

ROFL ... oh well... each to their own... I really hope your man appreciates you!!! :laughing:

[Milly]

I tell my DH that my breasts are currently being leased out to our baby son and they are being used for their primary purpose. He is fine with that. It is our 'little thing'. I too don't like being touched there by DH when I am in breastfeeding mode. He accepts it and he knows breastfeeding our children is something I am passionate about. He also regards it as a good thing for our children and is very respectful of that. He's a real gentleman and very patient:D

[poshBecks]

ROFL ... oh well... each to their own... I really hope your man appreciates you!!! :laughing:
He he he... he actually didn't want me to stop!! Just too gross for me thats all!! :laughing: Yes, I am strange!!

[Rockett]

I feel the same Debster... For now mine are for DD and for DD only.:)

[SassyMummy]

I've never really been a fan of "breast fondling" anyway...but I don't let my partner know! For whatever reason, I can hardly feel anything on my breasts...even my nipples. So if DP touches them, I sometimes have to look to see what he's doing so I can respond in some way.

When I breastfeeding, I let him go about it if he wanted...if not then that was cool too. He wasn't too interested in my boobs during breastfeeding anyway, because they would squirt at him (sometimes I'd even squirt him when he wasn't looking - which would gross him out! :laughing: ).

If you do have a problem with your partner playing around with them, then let him know OR suck it up. Either way is your choice...but just make sure you consider the pros and cons of both. You don't want to start an arguement if it only SORT OF bothers you.

[Goosie22]

I think it up to you because they are "your" boobs and you have to be comfortable with what you do with your body.

I think its interesting to hear someone talk about apart of their body belonging to someone else or only for sexual purposes. How do they feel for instance about you using other parts of your body in "activities for daily living" that are also use quite alot during a sexual incounter, mouth, hands?

Personally I am a pretty good multitasker with all my appendages/oriface and my husband is more than happy to share with our kids whenever he gets the chance!

[Issey]

Thank you everyone for your replies. It makes me feel much much better :)

I will continue on feeding bubs and tell DH he will just have to miss out for now :laughing:

Interesting to know Becca - Rae feels the opposite my DH would wish that is me! Bad luck for my DH for now.

[Jo_Jo]

hi girls,

yeh not happy with that one my other half loves to watch me feed bubby,and because he knows it is the only real good look he will get for a little while longer,but yeh he sounds a little bit me me me....maybe you have to sit down and tell him how you feel or other wise you will end up resenting the way he acts towards the situation, because if you are like me i just love breastfeeding and i have been doing it for 10months, so goodluck mate!

cheers jo:D