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AW: Vent - Want a Break!!!

justkeeptryingjustkeeptrying member
in May 2015 Moms
I know that being a mom is a 24/7 job and my son is only 7.5 weeks old. But my gosh...I want a break!!!! I am so exhausted and I would love just one night where I sleep for 8 hours straight. Just one.

I'm in a bad mood. It's 6:30am. I was totally engorged at this feed because of my ridiculous oversupply and heavy letdown. DS coukdn't latch because my boob was a brick, which means that my burp cloth, me and him are now covered in milk from it spraying out of me like a fire hose.

DH wakes up to my frustrations and is complaining about how tired he is. Oh. Gee. I'm so sorry.

I just would like a break. Just one night of not having to get up. Of not having my boobs feel like bricks. I feel like I can't even be thankful when DS does do a longer sleep at night because I'm still wide awake with bricks for boobs and praying he will wake up soon to eat or else I know our feed will be a painful session where he latches on and off and milk sprays everywhere.

Sigh. Sorry for the vent :(
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Re: AW: Vent - Want a Break!!!

  • bijou1983bijou1983 member
    Do you have a breast pump? If I know DS is gonna sleep for longer than my breasts can take, I'll pump the fuller one to get some rest. Or sometimes I'll just hand express right into the bathroom sink to gain a little bit of comfort. I totally feel you with the rock-boobs and heavy letdown!
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  • Ryder0406Ryder0406 member
    Ditto what PP said, pumping helps! DD (also 7.5 weeks) is an 'efficient eat', she has literally never taken both breasts and will be done in less than 10mins, so I end up with leaky, rock hard boobs a lot anyway...

    It might not be fun or ideal, but at least you have supply enough to nurse your LO. You don't have to worry about trying to up your supply, supplementing with formula, or having to feed just formula. Probably not super helpful, but that thought helps me on the rough nights.
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  • justkeeptryingjustkeeptrying member
    Thanks. I have done both those tricks but I usually try to get DS to latch first on his own. I try to avoid pumping as much as possible because it will increase supply which is not my goal.

    I agree and am very grateful I have the supply I need to provide for him. And it's a perk that because of the fast flow he finishes nursing in 5-10 minutes. It can just be so painful when he's trying to latch and can't and then I feel like such a bad mom when he's screaming and crying because he's frustrated.
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  • Mari621Mari621 member
    edited July 2015
    Hand expression /pumping to take the edge off of being engorged won't increase your supply. You just need to do enough to relieve the pressure. If you allow yourself  to become that engorged you run the risk of a clogged duct or mastitis.
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  • mars8kmars8k member
    Do you have family around? If so pump both breasts as empty as possible give them the bottles and have them watch LO so You can sleep! It makes a world of difference

    If no one is around have your DH do it
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  • justkeeptryingjustkeeptrying member
    @Mari621 - thanks!! I have definitely tried to pump just 1-2oz off to relieve the pressure and that usually works. I was concerned that it was going to defeat the purpose and continue to encourage increased supply. I just hope this engorgement subsides soon. It's a huge pain and very discouraging to me.
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  • Mari621Mari621 member
    If you pump completely then you are telling your body you need to produce more milk. I hope you get a break soon!
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  • menta84menta84 member
    I also have over supply and I couldn't imagine not pumping. It is so painful having my boobs engorged, full, and leaking everywhere. Yes, the baby will have trouble latching when your boobs are super full. Trust me, if you really want a break, pumping and leaving bottles ready for your LO will solve that issue. Then you can sleep and your husband can feed the baby while you are resting. It is better than having to deal with pain and leaking issues every day. Good luck with everything.
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  • agilber3agilber3 member
    My son has had a couple "granny days" and it is so wonderful to let them share a sleepover and bond but also so me and hubby can have time alone and I can sleep solidly and do housework without feeling guilty! But I'm with you on the I need a break train! It's fun but exhausting, especially when he's been a super fussy pants and I tell people and then he's good as gold so I feel like they think I'm lying or exaggerating. :/
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