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HisPromisIsTrue · June 2013

CoffeeBeanFiend91 · June 2013

Hope it all gets sorted out. I can only imagine your frustration.

HisPromisIsTrue · June 2013

I guess it helps to have an emotional melt down on the phone with tech support. I couldn't control myself when it seemed like they wouldn't help me without a proof of purchase from the original packaging.

They became very supportive whenni cried and i will have a replacement pump in the mail tomorrow. Now I am calling around to see who has a cheap hand pump to tide me over. Hand expressing isn't giving me much relief at the moment, or producing enough for Liam to eat. I wish he would just breast feed.

llbta85 · June 2013

Hang in there, I broke down in tears at my LC meeting when I had DS, I was so overwhelmed, he wasn't getting enough to eat, was on a nursing strike for a bit, etc etc, she helped me get it sorted out and we had a successful BF experience. It will get better.

FordFalcor · June 2013

::hugs:: I'm sorry. BFing is hard enough without additional issues. I hope you can get in with an LC soon and I second the recommendation of a medela manual pump. They work great. You're doing great mama. Hang in there.

nikip6454 · June 2013

Hang in there! I bet the LC will be super helpful, you could call or email the LLL for info and help too.

I am sure you know but just incase, make sure the nipples you are using are the slowest flow you can find. Faster flow makes it easier to eat and babies tend to prefer the fast bottle over the slow nipple. I had a ton of BFinf issues in the beginning and swear by BreastFlow bottles with slow nipplesthey mimic the sucking and compressing of BFing and require a decent latch to work.

Medela has been helpful in my experience. I hope it works out for you.

KHadden26 · June 2013

sounds like mastitis with the clogged ducts and hot/cold chills - if it is, you may need antibiotics to clear it up! also, have the doc check for tongue tie; i know that can really prevent a baby from being able to suck correctly.

hope it all clears up soon!!

HisPromisIsTrue · June 2013

llbta85:
Hang in there, I broke down in tears at my LC meeting when I had DS, I was so overwhelmed, he wasn't getting enough to eat, was on a nursing strike for a bit, etc etc, she helped me get it sorted out and we had a successful BF experience. It will get better.

this is encouraging .., thank you

mamainVA2013 · June 2013

I had some issues with BF in the beginning and it was so frustrating. I made an appointment with the LC on Monday, and since then I've had a lot of success. Hang in there!

bonita_darling · June 2013

Have you tried a nipple shield for breastfeeding? This saved my butt! We were having very similar issues until I tried that!

Dani318 · June 2013

I am so sorry your are having so many feeding complications, breast feeding is going as expected for is and I'm still so stressed out and exhausted. You are awesome for not giving up hope things look up soon !

MrsStubbs · June 2013

I'm sorry. I was able to go back to L&D and had one of the nurses help me until I could see the LC.

Have you tried the nipple shield? How about a different type of formula? Also check with you doc about mastitis if you are getting the chills.

TheyCalledHerKate · June 2013

I'm so sorry...when it rains it pours. Hope you get it all figured out soon, sending good thoughts your way!

nikel13 · June 2013

Good luck! I hope that things get better! It sounds like you've hit a low and it can only go up from there!

ashlo618 · June 2013

I just wanted to say hang in there and good luck going forward, you can do it Mama

HisPromisIsTrue · June 2013

amtobey:
HisPromisIsTrue:

I guess it helps to have an emotional melt down on the phone with tech support. I couldn't control myself when it seemed like they wouldn't help me without a proof of purchase from the original packaging.

They became very supportive whenni cried and i will have a replacement pump in the mail tomorrow. Now I am calling around to see who has a cheap hand pump to tide me over. Hand expressing isn't giving me much relief at the moment, or producing enough for Liam to eat. I wish he would just breast feed.

I believe you can go to Target and get a Medela hand pump for around $30. The hand pumps are super affordable.

Hang in there mama! My LO is still on the inside but I'm can only imagine how frusterating it all is.

Thank you. I picked up a hand pump at target. The ladies are Thanking me .. Not to mention Liam's tummy appreciates it.

HisPromisIsTrue · June 2013

KHadden26:
sounds like mastitis with the clogged ducts and hot/cold chills - if it is, you may need antibiotics to clear it up! also, have the doc check for tongue tie; i know that can really prevent a baby from being able to suck correctly.

hope it all clears up soon!!

thanks . I will ask at our appointment tomorrow.

HisPromisIsTrue · June 2013

stackie16:
I am having problems too. LO is only 4 days and Dr. said she is dehydrated. I feel your pain as I am often crying and worried, just posted about it. Praying. And suggestion, have they checked to see if he is tongue tied, that can cause latching problems.

i am sorry....I too have been a hot mess ...I am sure it will pass for both of us... Until then I am thankful we can support rah other

pinktrojanbride120107 · June 2013

How frustrating! definitely sending you hugs, I hope everything works in your favor, and soon!

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