Laura- Please don't be gulity on yourself, your daughter needs to be fed regardless of where it is coming from so if you need to do both you shouldn't feel guilty on it. You can still BF and FF, I know some mums will BF first then top up with formula. Could you see a lactation consultant how to increase supply?
Det- Em hates being wrapped she will cry until her arm is free then she sighs like what a relief, very funny, Ash was exactly the same. Hope you sort out those migraines, they can be quite debilitating too.
Meg- How did your night turn out? Was your Dh home to help out? Did you end up getting the hammock? Has it helped? Oops lots questions there. I hope you've woken up today feeling 100 times better.
laura- You have to do what is best for oyu all. Don't feel like a failure.
Shell - Got the hammock, but late yest arvo so haven't really got to use it much yet. I ended up jsut putting E in with us last night. She grunted and groaned in pain for hours. She also vommited all over me 3 times. I have made an appt with another GP, as I really believe she has reflux. If they don't listen to me, I am going to go and present at the RCH. Also might give a paed Chiro a try.
HI girls,
Shocking night for me. At about 9pm I went to bed as I started to feel really sore all over, esp where my stitches were, my lower back and my boobs. The ache in my right boob was incredibly painful but there was no red spots. I got in the shower and put the hot water on them and expressed a bit, but then when I got out I got all headachey and nauseaus. I was crying I was in so much pain and praying that DD wouldnt wake up for a few hours. I then got in a warm bath to try and ease the pain that was in my lower back and all down my legs which worked but then I felt like I was going to be sick. I got out, got back into bed and then threw up everywhere. My head was killing and we had no panadol so I took 1 nurofen tab (I hope that wasnt too bad) I then managed to fall asleep until midnight. This morning I woke up at 5:30am to feed again and feel much better however DD hasnt slept properly since (only 10min stints) and I am exhausted.
I'll be back for personbals, she is upset again.!!!!! Go to sleep child!!!
Laura - you haven't "failed" hun. You're doing your absolute best by Bella. Breastfeeding is damn hard work. I agree with the others - go and seek some advice about how you could increase your supply - there is nothing to stop you feeding her and then topping up with formula afterwards.
Meg - I hope the hammock works and the new GP takes your concerns seriously.
Odette - We wrap Mr. J. We have his hands up near his face like AJP described. There is a great brand of stretchy wrap called "gr8x" that is fantastic for getting him tightly wrapped. Much better than muslin.
AJP - It has been itching like CRAZY!! As an indication, I was able to mostly ignore the PUPPS type rash on my belly in the week before birth but I cannot stop itching this!! It is marginally better today so hopefully the cortisone cream is working. for you hun. Don't know how you keep going with a toddler after hitting that tiredness wall in the afternoon. Look after yourself.
Shell - Thanks for the wind drops name. for your DF's performance but glad you are feeling better today.
Ali - Sorry you had such a shocker last night. Sounds like you were unwell. I hope Ashlyn settles for you soon
AFM - Mr. J has been a lot more sleepy during the last few feeds. He is difficult to keep awake through the whole feed and they have been getting shorter on each side. Could he just be getting better at draining the breast do you think?
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How did your night turn out? Was your Dh home to help out? Did you end up getting the hammock? Has it helped? Oops lots questions there. I hope you've woken up today feeling 100 times better.
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