First bottle feeding experience

R

5d ago1 min read

Gave my daughter her first bottle today while mom took a nap and I felt so useful. She had trouble latching at first and I was worried I was screwing it up but eventually she got it. That moment when she looked up at me while eating hit different. Is that weird? My wife said it was sweet but I felt like such a dad for like 20 minutes straight.

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MMark T.New Dad3d ago

Yes! First bottle feeds hit different. You go from just supporting mom to actually nourishing your kid yourself. It's a game changer for how involved you feel in those early weeks.

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MMarcoNew Dad3d ago

That feeling of usefulness is real and you should hold onto it. Those bottle feeding sessions are your special bonding time with her. The fact that she had trouble latching doesn't matter - you're feeding your daughter. That's everything.

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BBenNew Dad4d ago

This is what it's all about right here. Keep doing the bottle feeds. It gives mom a break and lets you have that time with your daughter. Win win.

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