oooohh what fun we're all having!! Now I know why some cultures let women have a lie-in for at least 40 days after having a baby! why don't we do that here??? at least things should settle down a bit in the coming weeks for everyone, and that's a good thing.
Aadi just doesn't sleep during the day. I think that's a bit unusual for a baby 1 month old, but what would I know? He's not unsettled or crying unless I put him down, so the ring-slings get a workout. I made 2, coz one's always in the wash with all the milk he spits up... my back muscles are getting stronger all the time! He'll snooze for a little bit in the sling, but never for long. Such stamina!

The mastitis is clearing up, which is a huge relief. I hate feeling that crappy, especially because Aadi picks up on it and seems miserable as well. I took a hot bath (such a luxury, even for 5 minutes!) and leaned forward in the water and massaged until the lumps weren't so bad. I changed how I fed Aadi on that side, and tucked him up under my arm and propped him on a pile of pillows. It's worked really well, especially for getting him to have longer feeds, but he does tend to fall asleep on the nipple (and still doesn't finish the feed). I hate having to wake him up to burp him, but he'll only wake up screaming and spewing 10 minutes later if I don't. I think I'll have to use the pump to express after a feed from now on, because there's so much milk that Aadi can't finish it! Just to minimise the risk of a blockage or infection.
OK, off to the MCH nurse now for the 4 week check-up. See how much this little chubby bubby has grown!
Hope you all get some rest today, and last night was bearable!