Terrie McEvoy welcomed her second child into the world in September.
She has been sharing honest and raw parenting updates on social media after bringing her son home.
Now she has opened up about the realities of breastfeeding.
During a Q&A, one person asked if she was breastfeeding baby Myles and Terrie admitted that she had stopped.
“Not any more. I gave it my best and feel happy with how far I got this time,” she confessed.
“I know a lot of people won’t be happy with what I’m about to say, but I feel it’s important to be honest. Like last time, I found breastfeeding really tough. It was extremely painful (tongue tie), overwhelming and utterly exhausting, especially after the C-section.
“I spent a lot of the first two weeks pp crying and obsessing over it, and I think the best thing I did for myself and Myles was switching to formula. Ever since then, things have just been so much easier and we’re both doing SO much better,” she went on to say.
“He’s gaining weight again, and I’m in a much better headspace. I’m so grateful for the support I got from the lactation consultant and community midwives. They were so kind.
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“I’m probably putting myself out there to get absolutely rinsed sharing this, but I don’t care because if it helps one woman feel less guilty about making a similar decision, then it’s worth the hate. You’re not alone, you’re doing amazing. Fed is best. x”
She went on to say that she received an influx of messages from followers who were sharing their experiences and thanking her for being honest about the experience.
“I can’t even get to the end of the messages. I love you girls so so much. What a lovely little community we have on this page.
“For anyone who feels the same as me and was riddled with guilt. Look how many women we have behind us or supporting us or are in the same boat. You are not alone, you’ve done your best, and we’re sending the biggest hug to you.”
