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I need a hug, a cheerleader n dust
I have been loving every moment of mommyhood except I think I majorly suck at breastfeeding.
My body is producing enough starting yesterday n it hurt so so much being engorged. Also Maile does not like my left side and screams LOUD when I try to put her on that side. At 3 in the morn I seriously almost gave into the fornula bottles I have.
Maile Joy is jaundiced too so I'm constantly feeding her n having to lug around a biliblanket machine which is small but the dang cord keeps getting in my way when I need to switch positions.
We had to get her labs drawn the. Past two days n watching your child get poked is the worse. One lady tried to blame her not getting enough on her inexperience in babies n the equipment she had it took every ounce not to say then why did u do it then n then do it myself. But I'm trying not to be the nurse n be the mom.
Sorry long vent but please send dust that her bilirubin will decrease.
Thx for letting me get that out I feel so much better
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Hugs Maria!
Peyton used to favor one side also, but he eventually adapted. Keep trying!!
Oh, Maria... those first few days are soo hard! Have you seen an LC for M's preference of sides? you might be having overactive letdown and pumping a little bit right before feeding her might help you. Also, you might want to consider pumping a stash so you can give her BM bottles instead of formula (if you just want the ease of a bottle rather than BFing).
Hang in there! I know how tough it is, but I also know that YOU are tough!!! ((hug))
Maria- BIG HUGS!!! BF'ing is hard. It does take time and practice and lots and lots of support. Use all your resources- lactation consultants, support groups (alta bates has a drop in one on Fridays I think) and us. I'm sorry that she's jaundiced but I LOVE that you are being the protective mom already! You are a nurse AND a mom and you may know better than the nurse in certain situations. Maile is your daughter and you know her best.
Hang in there with the BF'ing- it WILL get better, though it may take some time. Call or email me if you want to talk about it.
*hugs maria!*
Sending you tons of dust. And hang in there lady. Don't be afraid to consult with and LC if you need it, that is what they are there for!
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Huge hugs! We had a rough start to BFing also -- it can be so hard, and you can feel like you're chained to the baby. Also, if your milk just came in, thats when your hormones are running wild the most.. and everything can be overwhelming.
Hang in there!
Aww, Hang in there - it's so tough. But you can do it!
I hope she's over her jaundice quickly!!
Oh Maria *BIG HUGS* !!
I agree with all the pp. Bfing is so tough, and it may take both of you a little while to get then hang of it ! I hope you are able to talk to a LC and that would be a huge help I am sure !
Jaundice is so tough, it will get better soon ! That cute little Maile will be smiling and babbling at you in no time
The first week or so is tough, you will be a pro before you know it !
*big hugs*
((HUGS)) Gooooooo Maria and Maile! You're doing great!! I'm sorry it's been rough. I can totally empathize with you. Keep with it and it will get easier. Feel free to call or email if you need to.
**Lots of dust coming your way**
HUGE hugs, Maria!!
The first two weeks of bfing were SO hard for me. I almost gave it up many many many times; however, it got easier and easier and easier- hang in there!
Big big hugs!! It definitely will get easier.
And as Katie said, we know you are tough! I still remember seeing you in Shape with your little beagle.
There's a great drawing in Diaper Diaries (a seriously hilarious book that I recommend to all new moms) about a baby preferring one boob over the other. The baby is nursing on one shriveled up teeny boob and the other boob is gigantic and engorged and the mom is pulling her hair out!
For me bf-ing was the biggest challenge I've ever faced in my life. keep going, you're doing great... just keep going, breathe, and take it one feeding at a time.
Hugs!
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Hugs and dust coming your way!
I thought I would never get the hang of BFing either... it hurt a lot and I remember sobbing at 3am "I'm doing it all wrong!"
But please know that if you perservere, it WILL get better! Here I am at three months and I actually enjoy it, and so does baby E. Right now you just feel like you're "putting out the fire", right? Maile doesn't like BFing, she just hates not BFing? That's how it was for us until recently. But now it's awesome because I can tell E does enjoy it and it's so rewarding. Keep up the great work, you can do it, and come to us whenever you need support! (And see an LC as soon as you can - if you don't like the first one try another one - I swear it is money very well spent!)
aww...poor little maile glo-worm!
Cam was a horrible latcher too...it just takes time...and sometimes, a LOT of thick skin on mama's part...
It's really hard to forget your vocation and just 'let it go'...huh, Maria?
Big hugs and I know that this will be a flash in the past in no time...and it will all be second nature to you...
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Huge hugs Maria! Everyone has already chimed in and I agree with them...it's hard at first but it'll get easier. Would you like a *free* visit from a home health nurse?
If anything I can stop by and bring ya a jamba juice and you can vent away. I'm sorry that it's tough for you right now.
Both Sylas and Mason had a little bit of jaundice when they were newborns. I'll be thinking about little Maile and hopefully she'll get rid of that bili quickly. Keep it up Maria! I'm sure you're doing a great job handling everything.
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