Congratulations! You've won a combo of oversupply and over active letdown. The ridge? That's from her clamping down to slow the flow. I'd wager the rest of your nipple-ripping problems might be related. Sorry.
Oh boy! Thanks for the tip. I was hoping I could collect them all - mastitis, thrush, posterior tongue tie, inverted nipple, cracked/bleeding nipples, extreme nursing pain, and now oversupply and OALD. Is there a bingo card somewhere for all of this?
Nipple problems are not like Pokemon, you know. You don't have to catch them all.
I am sorry. I have thrush, pain, OSS, and OALD. This shit sucks. It will get better.
Just got back from the lactation consultant. I learned some great things about how to make sure W is actively sucking and not just hanging out. That's the good news.
Can you enlighten me with the advise, please? I'm always poking and prodding DS to see if he's still awake and actively eating or just comfort sucking toward the end of a feed. Only about a quarter of the time does he actually pull off himself. I feel bad taking him off but in the MOTN, momma wants to go back to sleep too!
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Post by twinkbrite on Sept 10, 2015 18:25:08 GMT -5
Baby will be 3 weeks tomorrow. I feel like I could write a novel on our breastfeeding (mis)adventures but I will try to spare you.
I am also dealing with OAlD and oversupply. I have tried all the things. It has been better the last couple of feedings but FX it stays that way.
Also, I'm pretty sure I was over feeding her which led to more gas and spit up and problems than normal. About a week and a half ago she started screaming crying a lot and not giving good feeding cues anymore so my solution was to always put her on the boob, which she doesn't object to.
Saw the pedi yesterday cause I thought she had possibly had seizures over night (thinking it might have been something else) and we talked about how much I had been feeding her (every hour, hour and a half). He suggested trying to stretch it out and check for other reasons that she is crying and that she might just need to comfort suck if she is rooting really close after I just fed her.
Turns out I'm pretty sure he was right because whenever my mom watched her or if other people came over to visit and she was held a lot, she would go way longer between feedings because they couldn't feed her so they had to soothe her otherwise. We tried this yesterday after the appointment and it seemed to really work! She fed less often, was less fussy, and slept for over four hours at night which she hadn't done since she was a week old! Really hoping this trend continues. I think sometimes she just fusses because she is about to poop, needs a diaper change, wants to suck on the pacifier, needs to be held, etc but not necessarily hungry like I always thought before.
Also, there are points of every day or every couple days where I just want to give up and have no idea how people stick with it, so know you are not alone!
My DD is right in the middle of her 5 week growth spurt and she's constantly feeding. In the past few days she's had a couple of green poops, I wouldn't say foamy.. But definitely green. We're feeding her one boob at a time for about 20-40 minutes. I know my supply has shot up these few days, could that be causing the green poop? I'm assuming it's a fore/hind issue but I don't know how to fix it.
@carabasa what type of doctor did the tongue tie? I'm scheduled with an ENT tomorrow but my LC said they don't always take enough tissue and recommended a different doctor that will take longer to get in to see.
We had a dentist fix our LO'S lip and tounge tie. We opted for the laser method since it's more accurate.
Post by girlonabike on Sept 10, 2015 20:56:03 GMT -5
(Liam is 3 weeks, 2 days).
Has anyone noticed their supply diminishing?
We usually feed every 1.5-2 hours during the day, and every 3-4 hours at night. I also pump in the morning so Dad can feed Liam a bottle before bed. My boobs used to be engorged enough in the morning that I could easily pump 2-3 ounces from each side. Now I'm lucky if I get 1.5 oz total. Liam doesn't seem to be gaining much weight lately either. He feeds for about 15-20 minutes (7-8 minutes from each side) and seems to be getting milk (he dribbles enough of it out of his mouth). I can see/hear him swallowing.
The last few days he's seemed unsatisfied after feeding. He used to either fall asleep, or simply pop off and start looking around. Now, he seems frustrated & keeps rooting.
Is my supply disappearing, or just regulating? I'm worried because soon I'm going to have to start building a stash for when I go back to work, and I just don't see how I'm going to able to pump enough for an entire's days worth, when I can barely get over an ounce or two.
Post by oopsiedaisies on Sept 10, 2015 21:30:57 GMT -5
This is genius...just came across this on facebook!! For those struggling with a shallow latch...this might help! Trying it at the next nursing session!
There are times I want to just say screw it and go to formula if only bc then DH and I could alternate waking at night. Last night was like this. Kid would not go the fuck to sleep. I feel tonight may be the same. Then I remind myself formula is expensive. I'm just overwhelmed and exhausted. We had such a good night two ago. Almost got the whole night in the bassinet on and off.
DH did offer to clean our room to bring in the glider so we could try doing it all in the bedroom. I've been on the couch with lo. We need to transition sl maybe it's a good idea.
This is genius...just came across this on facebook!! For those struggling with a shallow latch...this might help! Trying it at the next nursing session!
The LC suggested this on Tuesday and if works wonders for us. Still some issues but so much better!
My DD is right in the middle of her 5 week growth spurt and she's constantly feeding. In the past few days she's had a couple of green poops, I wouldn't say foamy.. But definitely green. We're feeding her one boob at a time for about 20-40 minutes. I know my supply has shot up these few days, could that be causing the green poop? I'm assuming it's a fore/hind issue but I don't know how to fix it.
So we've been dealing with greener poops- still same consistency but yellow green tothe last couple days. My pedi took samples today to check for blood hiding in stool to signify allergy, negative. She mentioned the hind milk inbalance (which I was worried about) would appear "frothy." So she says as long as we're gaining and baby is eating, any earth tone poop is ok. She reassured me that I only need to worry and call if it's white, black or visible blood presence.
Post by runningmommy519 on Sept 11, 2015 1:30:10 GMT -5
It took lots of patience and tries but we have successfully fed without the shield since 3am yesterday. That hamburger/Taco picture may have finally sealed the deal. Going to keep trying. e had such a deep latch and was sucking so hard he probably emptied one of my breasts.
My DD is right in the middle of her 5 week growth spurt and she's constantly feeding. In the past few days she's had a couple of green poops, I wouldn't say foamy.. But definitely green. We're feeding her one boob at a time for about 20-40 minutes. I know my supply has shot up these few days, could that be causing the green poop? I'm assuming it's a fore/hind issue but I don't know how to fix it.
So we've been dealing with greener poops- still same consistency but yellow green tothe last couple days. My pedi took samples today to check for blood hiding in stool to signify allergy, negative. She mentioned the hind milk inbalance (which I was worried about) would appear "frothy." So she says as long as we're gaining and baby is eating, any earth tone poop is ok. She reassured me that I only need to worry and call if it's white, black or visible blood presence.
So we've been dealing with greener poops- still same consistency but yellow green tothe last couple days. My pedi took samples today to check for blood hiding in stool to signify allergy, negative. She mentioned the hind milk inbalance (which I was worried about) would appear "frothy." So she says as long as we're gaining and baby is eating, any earth tone poop is ok. She reassured me that I only need to worry and call if it's white, black or visible blood presence.
That is super reassuring! Thanks!
No prob! If it is new for your baby, I'd still call the doctor so they are aware and to make sure they agree. They may want samples. But I was feeling better because googling had me convinced something was wrong when it seems to be my babes new norm.
About tongue ties and lip ties...where would I start to have E evaluated to see if he has one? After talking with a friend last night, I am seriously worried he has this. My experience matches hers and her baby had them, ETA: my ped office has an LC, so I am thinking that would my first call, just wanted to check with those that have experience though
6 days old and already going through a growth spurt over here. Lydia slept for long stretches yesterday and then cluster feed like crazy when she was awake. She actually slept for 7 hours last night, which I know I shouldn't complain about, but I woke up about every two hours just to make sure she was breathing. Of course she super hungry this morning. Maybe this will have helped my left nipple to heal now.
I did take her to the chiropractor for an adjustment yesterday (she slept through the whole thing), so that might also have something to do with it.
About tongue ties and lip ties...where would I start to have E evaluated to see if he has one? After talking with a friend last night, I am seriously worried he has this. My experience matches hers and her baby had them, ETA: my ped office has an LC, so I am thinking that would my first call, just wanted to check with those that have experience though
About tongue ties and lip ties...where would I start to have E evaluated to see if he has one? After talking with a friend last night, I am seriously worried he has this. My experience matches hers and her baby had them, ETA: my ped office has an LC, so I am thinking that would my first call, just wanted to check with those that have experience though
I think I was having a sleep-deprived-fueled freak out. I will still try to get someone to check it, but now that the sun is out I am feeling less desperate.
Post by runningmommy519 on Sept 12, 2015 6:55:49 GMT -5
Ok, so i think.... Another issue we are dealing with is Ethan getting pissed when the flow doesn't come out fast enough. My first letdown is really strong and happens pretty quickly. Sometimes after about 5 min he gets really squirmy and pops off. Sometimes he'll burp but it's a struggle to get him relatched.
This is me every other day. Today I tried reclining or biological nursing. I think my nipples will be saved and it feels so much more natural than any of the holds the LC showed me at the hospital. Plus according to what I read and watched online, the baby determines the latch naturally and I'm pretty sure I'm witnessing a miracle right now...
I'm only able to get about 2-3 servings a day of breast milk and supplementing the rest. It's a pain in the ass to feed him, soothe him, change his diaper, get him to be okay in the RNP or swing and then pump for 20 minutes on top of it!
For those taking Fenugreek, how many are you taking a day?
When I took fenugreek with my dd, I was taking 3 pills 3 times a day. If your pee doesn't smell like syrup, it's not enough.
I'm only able to get about 2-3 servings a day of breast milk and supplementing the rest. It's a pain in the ass to feed him, soothe him, change his diaper, get him to be okay in the RNP or swing and then pump for 20 minutes on top of it!
For those taking Fenugreek, how many are you taking a day?
When I took fenugreek with my dd, I was taking 3 pills 3 times a day. If your pee doesn't smell like syrup, it's not enough.
This is me every other day. Today I tried reclining or biological nursing. I think my nipples will be saved and it feels so much more natural than any of the holds the LC showed me at the hospital. Plus according to what I read and watched online, the baby determines the latch naturally and I'm pretty sure I'm witnessing a miracle right now...
We have to to more upright feedings so we are stuck with one position.. Glad you've found something that works for Yall!
This is me every other day. Today I tried reclining or biological nursing. I think my nipples will be saved and it feels so much more natural than any of the holds the LC showed me at the hospital. Plus according to what I read and watched online, the baby determines the latch naturally and I'm pretty sure I'm witnessing a miracle right now...
We started nursing while I'm lying down/ biological nursing a couple days ago and I think it's helped with my oversupply/OALD issues. She doesn't seem to choke as much and stays on longer without popping off.
Post by htuzzi324 on Sept 12, 2015 11:17:46 GMT -5
I've determined I am in fact allergic to disposable pads. I'm still having some pain because my nipple cracks aren't quite healed yet, but it's no longer the crazy, I want to rip my boobs off my body, pain. I'm going to have his lip tie looked at again. They say it's stretchy but even when I forcibly flange his top lip out it still isn't flanged like it should be. It almost blocks off his little nose :/ and he can't flange them himself. We did once when I shoved my boob in his mouth but I had to hold him shoved just like that and he freaked out. Stupid doctors and lip ties. No one wanted to clip dds either and now even with brushing a wiping she has an aggressive cavity on a front tooth. Now they're going to clip it.
I'm only able to get about 2-3 servings a day of breast milk and supplementing the rest. It's a pain in the ass to feed him, soothe him, change his diaper, get him to be okay in the RNP or swing and then pump for 20 minutes on top of it!
For those taking Fenugreek, how many are you taking a day?
The LC came yesterday and said to take 4 pills 4x day with food.
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