Post by carolinaheart on Jun 19, 2016 2:30:49 GMT -5
Thanks ladies! I didn't mean for that to be a post and run but we fell asleep. (For almost 3 hours!!!)
I will definitely be trying to express a little after tomorrow's shower. I never thought of that.
I've also switched the way we sit when she eats from that side and it seems to be helping her empty it a little better. At least it wasn't as warm to touch when I woke up.
Do you think a my breast friend pillow would help with back pain? I think I must be positioning myself poorly, my back is so achy.
Love my Brest Friend pillow!! So much more the the Boppy. It was a much better feeding position for me and it definitely helped with back pain although not entirely.
This shit is hard. Someone wanted to cluster feed all night but I was scared to keep using donor milk (only have so much for the weekend) and omg ow between nipples and the ute cramping and the c section scar I just wanted to quit last night.
This shit is hard. Someone wanted to cluster feed all night but I was scared to keep using donor milk (only have so much for the weekend) and omg ow between nipples and the ute cramping and the c section scar I just wanted to quit last night.
I'm so sorry. Someone once told me never quite on a bad day/night. There is nothing wrong with deciding not to BF but don't make the decision in the heat of the moment. I hope today is a better day for you.
This shit is hard. Someone wanted to cluster feed all night but I was scared to keep using donor milk (only have so much for the weekend) and omg ow between nipples and the ute cramping and the c section scar I just wanted to quit last night.
I just want to say I've been here. The first few days are so hard. I cried. A lot. However, it DOES get better. Hugs!
Post by carolinaheart on Jun 19, 2016 10:35:45 GMT -5
Stringy I'm so sorry you guys are having such a hard time. But you're doing great! I second what greysonsmom said. There's nothing wrong with deciding not to BF but don't quit on a bad night.
Post by cattuccino on Jun 19, 2016 10:51:37 GMT -5
No ties, and I think sleepiness is a factor but I'm doing all the tricks and not helping (yet). I also have a milk blister on one side now.
Agree that this shit is super hard.
How are you guys handling cluster feeding/long sessions with other kids? I hate feeling like I'm neglecting DD right now, especially because feeding takes all my hands and attention trying to get good latches.
Do you think a my breast friend pillow would help with back pain? I think I must be positioning myself poorly, my back is so achy.
Love my Brest Friend pillow!! So much more the the Boppy. It was a much better feeding position for me and it definitely helped with back pain although not entirely.
My breast friend pillow is awesome! Has made it so much easier for me! I swear by that thing
Post by princessisadora on Jun 19, 2016 11:01:03 GMT -5
Has any of your LO have developed a raw chin I think from nursing? I just noticed this on Phoenix today. I started putting the honest nipple balm on his chin any other suggestions?
Has any of your LO have developed a raw chin I think from nursing? I just noticed this on Phoenix today. I started putting the honest nipple balm on his chin any other suggestions?
Mine had a little red rash on her chin, but it went away after a day or so. It never bothered her.
Has any of your LO have developed a raw chin I think from nursing? I just noticed this on Phoenix today. I started putting the honest nipple balm on his chin any other suggestions?
Mine has it below her nose. I haven't put anything on it yet but should.
Stringy you have this. These first few days and weeks are rough. Don't be afraid to use formula as well. We had to for the first few days and switched back once my milk came in.
If I am pumping, is it always better to pump until the milk stops (which is what the default advice seems to be online) or can I choose to stop whenever? I got 5 out of one side the other day, and I'm concerned about causing oversupply since I'm already clearly producing a lot.
No ties, and I think sleepiness is a factor but I'm doing all the tricks and not helping (yet). I also have a milk blister on one side now.
Agree that this shit is super hard.
How are you guys handling cluster feeding/long sessions with other kids? I hate feeling like I'm neglecting DD right now, especially because feeding takes all my hands and attention trying to get good latches.
My kid has been watching tv all day today. I'm admitting we are in survival mode and it's not going to hurt her. She goes back to day care tomorrow. We are getting organized and resting. It's mostly only annoying when she wants to help!
No ties, and I think sleepiness is a factor but I'm doing all the tricks and not helping (yet). I also have a milk blister on one side now.
Agree that this shit is super hard.
How are you guys handling cluster feeding/long sessions with other kids? I hate feeling like I'm neglecting DD right now, especially because feeding takes all my hands and attention trying to get good latches.
More tv and iPad time than I would like. I also tell DS to bring me books to read while I'm nursing because at least I can do that from the couch.
This shit is hard. Someone wanted to cluster feed all night but I was scared to keep using donor milk (only have so much for the weekend) and omg ow between nipples and the ute cramping and the c section scar I just wanted to quit last night.
yep, I get this. So sorry. Last night I cried so much in frustration (getting him to latch followed by the different types of pain) and was like, I cannot do this. H just kept saying, yes you can. Mmmkay. It's so hard.
Anyway, I also keep the mantra that I can't quit on my worst day or after my worst moment. It was also this hard last time and it got better.
Do you think a my breast friend pillow would help with back pain? I think I must be positioning myself poorly, my back is so achy.
+1 to this pillow, especially in the middle of the night, when everything seems harder. I have both and use the boppy during the day okay.
Also, don't forget to bring the baby to your boob, not your boob to the baby. You may already be doing that, but it helps keep me from getting stuck in a hunched position.
If I am pumping, is it always better to pump until the milk stops (which is what the default advice seems to be online) or can I choose to stop whenever? I got 5 out of one side the other day, and I'm concerned about causing oversupply since I'm already clearly producing a lot.
The advice I've heard most often is to pump for about 5 min after the last milk comes out if you're trying to increase your supply. So I'd think that if you're stopping when it stops, you might be doing fine as far as avoiding too much of an oversupply. (This might be an unpopular opinion, but I actually ended up enjoying my oversupply, mostly because it allowed me to feed just one side at a time for the most part. Best nipple break ever.)
For me, I give myself a time limit. I actually pumped today (4 days pp), way sooner than I was planning to, again just to give my nipples a break, and did 10 minutes per side before stopping.
I've heard that you should eat an additional 500 calories when breastfeeding. Is it wrong if this is 500 calories of brownies?
What if it's ice cream and beer?
I was told I was anemic so I also had a cheeseburger, steak, and then a steak and cheese sub. I'm not gonna lie the fact that I'm starving and thirsty is giving me hope that my body may actually make some milk.
Post by carolinaheart on Jun 20, 2016 2:04:45 GMT -5
I went out and bought a ton of semi-healthy snack food to make up those 500 extra calories without being terrible. But then I came home and made peanut butter slutty brownies. Things are not looking great for my postpartum weight loss.
In other news, there is no relief better than when your kid is finally able to empty your one crazy engorged boob.
Is it possible that LO is overeating? He seems to be a little overwhelmed by the milk flow sometimes, particularly on the right, and this is sometimes followed by him spitting up everything he just ate. He doesn't cry and is immediately hungry again, so I don't think it is reflux as that is apparently painful.
Is it possible that LO is overeating? He seems to be a little overwhelmed by the milk flow sometimes, particularly on the right, and this is sometimes followed by him spitting up everything he just ate. He doesn't cry and is immediately hungry again, so I don't think it is reflux as that is apparently painful.
Sounds like you may have a fast letdown. I do too. Dd pulls off, pissed, and spits up. I try to grab a towel and let the milk spray into that until the letdown settles, then re latch. It also helps if I nurse reclined.
For how long do your LO BF each session? Phoe.nix does on avarage 40-50min total each feed...is that about same as you guys?
Both my kids have been what I call "efficient" nursers. Rarely do they nurse more than 10-12 min... But they drain the boob.
The time spans are going to vary widely, just based on baby.
If you're worried about Intake can you borrow an infant scale and do a few weighted feeds?
I'm not really worried about intake. In general I'm not worried. He is doing great. Having poops and pees. Seems content. He is just 4 days old now. Milk just came in yesterday. He does seem to fall asleep in between feedings
Post by manybellsdown on Jun 20, 2016 10:48:04 GMT -5
I gave up last night. Attempts at latching just hurt hurt hurt. It's not right. Like 15% of the time, I can get a good latch. A nurse at the hospital got a REALLY good one for me on one side, but I haven't been able to replicate it. Another 50% of the time, the pain abates about 1-2 minutes in, and we can feed a bit. But so many times, I just latch and relatch, and it's excruciating, and we can't get it right. Then my nipples hurt and sting on their own without break. After a panic attack yesterday evening about the third re-latch, I gave in and pumped. I pumped all night, and he got bottles. The night went MUCH more smoothly this way, but I have all the guilt and the feels. I can't even properly express how I feel about this.
All this to say that I have a phone call into the lactation consultant I saw last time.
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