up until this point, BF has been fairly smooth for us. I had a great LC early on, which I know contributed to us doing so well.
since we are six months in, I figured it's smooth sailling from here on out, right?
I am pretty sure I have a clogged duct - pain, lumpy breast, etc. It's so painful I am not sleeping well. I have been doing everything I should - hot showers, massage, nursing in different positions.
Has this happened to anyone else?
I know why it did - ds suddenly started sleeping almost 11 hours in a row! Or waking only once and it used to be twice. I was waking up engorged and now this. ugh.
Re: I thought I got off easy (breastfeeding)
When I went back to work and DD started sleping through the night, in the same week, I had nonstop breast issues. It's not fun at all!!
Have you tried using a heating pad right before you nurse/pump? That's what worked for me. I've also heard that just getting a diaper wet and putting it in the microwave is an easy fix if you don't have a heating pad. Just keep it up, it took me a couple days to clear it up.
BFP #2 March 2011, Baby Girl born November 2011!!!
I agree with this. I pump before I go to bed, so it's only about 8 hours until I feed LO in the morning instead of 11 which is how much she sleeps.
thanks everyone. I don't know if it's gone or not (it's still a bit sore, but better) but I am getting there.
I do pump - but have only been doing an ounce or so at night, because I don't want my body to keep producing so much milk at night. Just enough so I am comfortable enough to sleep!
thanks for everyones feedback.
DS born via unplanned C-section at 40w6d