I am also struggling with the BFing. In the past 4 weeks my boobs have been sore every single day. I've had cracked nipples the whole time and mastitis twice and now my midwife has confirmed that I have either thrush on my nipples or maybe a staph infection so I am in agony. Although all this has happened I still really want to BF however today I have given Olive formula which i'm going to alternate with breast milk until my boobs heal. I really hope that I can feed her after this as I had planned to feed her for at least 18mths. I am also wondering if my pain is affecting my milk and that is why she has been so unsettled, who knows. Oh and I took bub to an osteopath today who said that she has a compressed neck due to stressful labour so did some massage and stretches with Olive. I think i'll give it another go. I am already seeing that with the bottles it is very annoying boiling water, cooling it, sterilising etc. you have to be very organised which i'm finding pretty difficult with a new bub. Is anyone else noticing that time goes crazy fast when you have a baby, I know everyone says that but I just didn't realise how much time you spend on the lounge BF.
HI gorgeous mums and bubs! Hope you are all having a great weekend!
We went to a frends place last night that is about an hour away and I was a bit worried about how we would go - our little man is in such a nice night time routine and I know it might not last but I didn't want to go and spoil it all but then decided I can't stay at home forever either! He was fine - went to sleep at 7 after some serious cluster feeding as usual and slept all night and in the car on the way home! I fed him when we got home at 1230 and he slept again til 530 so I was rapt. DH, who decided that 4 weeks was long enough for me to recover from my c/s, drank and fell asleep in the car while I drove home! He was happy that Iz slept in til 8 so we are doing ok today considering! Im off to have a bath again today and then having friends over for dinner!
Didi- So funny that you are gearing up for winter when we are out buying cute dresses, shorts and bathers for summer!!! Hope the house stuff gets all sorted out for your parents soon hun. I've just been posting in here because I can't keep up with 3 baby threads, but I read the 1-16 one and miss all my belly buddies in there! Will pop in and say hi soon!
Success!!! ..well, a little.. Had DS latched on and sucking away for about 5 mins all up this morning. He keeps pulling away, and then when i managed to keep him on, after a minute or so he started shaking his head, punching and kicking like he does when i think he's not getting enough. He'd been doing that with the sheild before I tried this too (even 1st thing in the morning now!!!), but when we went back to the sheild he seemed to be getting some for a while. ...or he'd just given up and was just sucking for the comfort...?
Question; how long does everyone take to BF? It can take me up to 2 1/2 hours at the mo.
Didi, that's awful about your parents house. Hope it all gets sorted out soon.
Tanstar, you obviously had no probs with the driving? My 1st attempt will be tomorrow. I'm sure it won't be a prob though. Did you know insurance won't cover you until 6 weeks after a CS? I spose they have to be extra careful.
1stbub- I called my insurance company when I wanted to drive early with Izzy and they said that unless the Dr had specifically told me not to drive for 6 weeks that I would be covered...This c/s no-body ever specifically told me not to drive and none of the paperwork says it either so Im happy with that. If you are worried call your insurance company and double check - each one is different. I felt fine driving, I've been off pain relief for 2 weeks now and am feeling fine so Im not really worried.
Mia's feeds are getting better. I have started on Fenugreek capsules to boost my supply a little and i already see a difference.
1stbub27 - yeh my feeds used to take 2 hours too but ever since i have been on these tablets it doesnt go over an hour and after that o couldnt even force her to have more if i tried lol. 2.5 hours is horrible hun, by the time your finished bubs is nearly due for another feed. U must be exhausted. Have a look into these capsules too hun, u get them from the health food store and they are around $23 for 100 tablets. HTH
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hi ladies,
We had a great day today, Hana loves the rocker she will swing all day in it. Sam thinks the rocker is Ok he would rather cuddles. Lily my 2 year old is a bit of a devil she gets into everything. My to older boys are great they are really enjoying the twins, I went up to the school the other day to pick them up and Alex (12 years) was so excited to show off Sam and Hana to his friends.
Well the preschool is open for the next 5 weeks and than we shut it down. I am so excited.
Hollye that sounds great! I'll try to pick some up tomorrow. Wow, only 1 hour...imagine that....
He's latched on and fed 'sans-sheild' again a couple of times today which is encouraging. He gets frustrated after a bit though and just wants what he's used to. But it feels like we're actually moving to the reality of being without it.
The breast he seemed to be getting nothing from this morning, he did the same thing with today. Buuuut, I noticed that side had deffinitely been leaking quite a bit (sorry for the mental picture). I haven't tried reading up on it yet, but do bubs sometimes refuse just one breast for any reason?
I'm not actually too worried about the insurance. It's a pretty small town and I'll only be doing short trips. One of the MW's in hospital had mentioned the 6 weeks. I might call just to make sure so I at least know where I stand (not planning on any accidents though ). As far as being physically able I know it shouldn't be an issue.
Did anyone notice it's nearly Christmas? Where did that come from???
1stbub - Mia cracks it ALOT at my right breast. Its bigger than my left and when its full she cant latch on properly and keeps pulling herself off. This might be why. Once bubs got a good mouthful of breast, u will find he will stay on there.. Just keep pulling him off and putting him back on, shape your nipple a little bit (with thunb and index finger) to help him get a good mouthful. HTH
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I fed him when we got home at 1230 and he slept again til 530 so I was rapt. DH, who decided that 4 weeks was long enough for me to recover from my c/s, drank and fell asleep in the car while I drove home! He was happy that Iz slept in til 8 so we are doing ok today considering! Im off to have a bath again today and then having friends over for dinner!
). As far as being physically able I know it shouldn't be an issue.
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