So, my milk came in...:(

jennsadye1979 · July 2010

Mother Nature is a cvnt. I hate her. My boobs feel like two giant bowling balls strapped to my chest. So far no leaking, for that I am grateful though.

Anyone have any advice? I am wearing super tight bras and trying not to get hot water on them, but is there anything else I can do? I heard there is a "no Milk" tea at babies r us, but I would rather cut off my own hand with a rusty saw than enter that store.

Thanks.

jen629 · July 2010

I am so sorry sweetie I have no answers though{{{HUGS}}}

KristysRedBarn · July 2010

I'm so sorry. I still remember that feeling and it's horrible. I didn't try it, but a lot of ladies suggested cabbage leaves, leave them in your bra and it's suppose to help.

leneae10 · July 2010

oh sweetie, its' AWFUL. It was such a crappy reminder, for me too. I just basically cried alot. I heard to put cold cabbage leaves in your bra, I didn't do it, but I've heard it works wonders. You're doing the right thing by keeping it compressed and no hot water splashing on. I was leaking badly and had to get some pads. It goes away soon, though.

I'm so sorry.. ((HUGS))

RunSchwartzRun · July 2010

I am so sorry sweetie, that is just beyond cruel.

Put cabbage leaves in your bra...I know it sounds crazy, but it really does help. Try not to touch or stimulate them (no shower water directly on them, etc.) as much as possible. Huge huge hugs.

CarrieLeigh84 · July 2010

Could you order the tea online, perhaps?

When my milk came in, I spent a LOT of time in the shower. I also just got some of those nursing pads and dealt with it. I'm a glutton for punishment.

My Dr told me not to have any stimulation around the nipples etc (because that's what you feel like right now - nipple stimulation) so the milk would dry up faster. Who knows if that's true or not.

Mine lasted for a couple of weeks.

ColindaP · July 2010

I'm so sorry. That is completely cruel. You may be able to find the no milk tea at a health food store. I've seen it at my local Sprouts.

Jessicaanne_1@yahoo.com · July 2010

I don't have any advice. I just wanted to say I am so sorry. ((hugs))

jennsadye1979 · July 2010

I biought some nursing pads right after I was discharged, they warned me this could happen, so far I haven't needed them. If it gets any more painful I will try the cabbage thing.

Does the leaking only happen when it's painful? Like if you are really engorged? Should I just wear the pads all the time just in case?

lyndsaynicole · July 2010

I am so sorry

BIG ((((HUGS)))) to you

RunSchwartzRun · July 2010

jennsadye1979:
I biought some nursing pads right after I was discharged, they warned me this could happen, so far I haven't needed them. If it gets any more painful I will try the cabbage thing.

Does the leaking only happen when it's painful? Like if you are really engorged? Should I just wear the pads all the time just in case?

As long as you are full of milk it is possible to leak. I would wear them (especially at night) just to be safe. Also, take some advil if the pain gets to be too much, I know it can really hurt. I'm so sorry.

CarrieLeigh84 · July 2010

Before the milk fully came in, oh my god. It was such awful pain. It even hurt to have a shirt on. Then I found that once the milk started coming a little more freely, it didn't hurt as much. That part only took a couple of days too. They soften up a bit too.

The leaking will happen pretty much non-stop (at least it did for me) for a couple of weeks.

The nice thing about those pads is that it saves your bras from getting ruined.

lunatwo · July 2010

I'm sorry. I have no experience with this but I just wanted to tell you that I'm sorry you are going through that. (((BIG HUGS)))

tlcW0714 · July 2010

DO use the cold red cabbage!! I used them from the day I got home from the hospital, and my milk, really never truly came in. I leaked the (I can't remember what its called right now) stuff that comes in before the milk, like literally a drop or two, but milk never did come. I also used those ice packs that are made for breastfeeding when they get so tender, it just felt good to have those on there sometimes. But use the red cabbage definitely!! I'm so sorry you are going through this!! I think that was probably the worst thing for me after losing Keely, its horrible I know. But just hang in there!! ((hugs))

BenandDina · July 2010

Oh, sweetheart, I just went through that, and that's hell. Sleep in a really tight bra and you can also apply ice-packs, although that's uncomfortable. And shower facing away from the water to avoid stimulating the nipples. In about a week or so, your boobs will deflate, and the milk will go away. That in itself will suck, too, though...just another reminder of the enormous loss.

Please, hang in there.

jennsadye1979 · July 2010

CarrieLeigh84:

Before the milk fully came in, oh my god. It was such awful pain. It even hurt to have a shirt on. Then I found that once the milk started coming a little more freely, it didn't hurt as much. That part only took a couple of days too. They soften up a bit too.

The leaking will happen pretty much non-stop (at least it did for me) for a couple of weeks.

The nice thing about those pads is that it saves your bras from getting ruined.

Ok, I am going to just start wearing the pads. I am just irrationally afraid of leaking in public, I don`t know, the idea of it is freaking me out. The pain I can deal with with.

CarrieLeigh84 · July 2010

jennsadye1979:
CarrieLeigh84:

Before the milk fully came in, oh my god. It was such awful pain. It even hurt to have a shirt on. Then I found that once the milk started coming a little more freely, it didn't hurt as much. That part only took a couple of days too. They soften up a bit too.

The leaking will happen pretty much non-stop (at least it did for me) for a couple of weeks.

The nice thing about those pads is that it saves your bras from getting ruined.

Ok, I am going to just start wearing the pads. I am just irrationally afraid of leaking in public, I don`t know, the idea of it is freaking me out. The pain I can deal with with.

If it makes you feel better, double up on the pads as a just in case measure.

When mine started coming in, it really came in.

Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help you. Lots of hugs to you!

schenkertobe · July 2010

I'm sorry hun. Honestly, those two weeks when my milk came in were really tough. My boobs hurt soooo much. I've heard that cabbage leaves works really well although I didn't try it. I hope your milk dries up quickly.

vflipo · July 2010

((hugs)) I'm so sorry. I wish I had advice for you.

KhloesMom · July 2010

((HUGS)) I am so, so sorry.

Ditto the cabbage leaves and also take Sudafed or any type of cold medicine with a decongestant in it.

OCIrishBruin · July 2010

Oh honey. I am so sorry.

Cristine · July 2010

I don't have any advice, but I wanted to say I'm really sorry you're going through all this.

dondraandluis · July 2010

I'm so sorry hon. I hope you find something that helps soon (((HUGS)))

jms2005 · July 2010

No advice, just wanted to let you know you're in my thoughts and prayers. (((hugs)))

babes12 · July 2010

i just wore sports bras at all times even for sleep. and kept my back towards the shower as much as possible. try not to touch or press on them or anything and it should go away in a few days.

i'm sorry.

pandapepperoni · July 2010

No advice here either, but I just wanted to say I'm sorry you have to go through this.

babymomma78 · July 2010

I'm sorry that you're going through this....

I would wear my tightest sports bras (like from pre-pregnancy when I had smaller bewbs) and ONLY take them off to shower. In the shower, I didn't face the water at all, just used a washcloth to clean. As soon as I was out of the shower, back on went the sports bra. They got smaller and stopped hurting about 3-4 days after my delivery.

KK1109 · July 2010

When my milk came in I was a wreck! It made me so emotional; you are right that mother nature is a c---. Sports bra, cabbage leaves, and frozen pads helped me a ton. I never leaked, thank God. I think He knew leaking would put me over the edge. The frozen pads were my sister's idea. I dampned the thinner pads and froze them. Then broke them (became stiff frozen) and formed it in my bra.

jerriesgirl · July 2010

I'm so, so sorry. I cried when this happened to me (due to the pain in my breasts and the reminder of what I didn't have). The tight sports bra worked for me, but I have heard good things about the cabbage leaves. My OB said Tylenol was ok to take, but it didn't help at all. Ask your doctor if it's ok to take a pain reliever.

LeesMyBaby · July 2010

I don't have any advice but do want to say I'm sorry you're going thru this.

shanna82 · July 2010

I'm so sorry hon

I don't have any experience, but I've heard of wearing a super tight sports bra and never taking it off--even when showering. *hugs*

awesome-sauce · July 2010

I don't have much advice, but it looks like the other ladies have you covered. I just wanted to give you *hugs*.

pepomntpat · July 2010

I am so sorry you are dealing with this. {hugs}

julyjennifer · July 2010

So sorry you are experiencing any of this. Hugs.

Olive44 · July 2010

(((hugs))) I'm so sorry you are going through this.

butterfly843 · July 2010

((hugs)) I kept mine tight in a sports bra constantly for the first week. The cabbage leaves should help also. It is horrible that we have to deal with our milk coming in after having a loss.

butterfly843 · July 2010

I forgot to add, I also used bags of frozen veggies which seemed to help. I felt silly but it was worth the relief.

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