July 2011 Moms

Karma is real (vent-ish)

So, I haven't been a super active poster here mainly b/c I didn't have too many pg issues. I know I was really lucky to avoid most of the traditional discomforts (m/s, constipation, swelling, GD, etc), so I usually kept my mouth shut. 

Oh how karma has caught up! Erin Jane was born on Friday, July 1 via c-section. She's been healthy, but it seems like we've run into a bunch of bumps in our first week.  BFing is our biggest issue. She doesn't latch properly and our first LC was useless. Fortunately, we have another appt today. She almost didn't get to come home b/c she lost so much weight initially. So, I've been pumping which also isn't going all that great. After the first engorgement, my left side seems to have practically dried up. I'm luck to get 10 mL out of it. The right one was great (30-45 mL), but now it's dropping production too (20-25 mL). I'm having to supplement more and more as her appetite grows, even though I'm pumping a TON & using all the standard tricks.

I'm also done bragging about how easy a scheduled c-section is. Between the spinal, Vicodin & Motrin, I wasn't able to poop for 5 days. The arse-splitting  BMs I've had have given me the utmost respect for any woman who delivered vaginally. You guys are my heros!

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Re: Karma is real (vent-ish)

  • Glad baby is here safe and sound! Sorry to hear BF isn't going well, I'm sure it will get better :) Good luck today with the LC!
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  • you could also try marshmallow root capsules. they are good to increase supply and the quality ofthe milk
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  • aliskaaliska member
    It is very common to have one boob produce more than the other.  You can contact your local La Leche League chapter for FREE help and advice.  www.llli.org
    www.minegoes2-11.blogspot.com


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