Nursing is still a struggle. Esther was tongue tied, and while we had that clipped last week, she is still learning to use her tongue properly. She makes a clicking noise and gulps air. The pain isn't as severe and the nipple shield helps with that, but we still can't nurse without it. I've had a couple rounds of plugged ducts and engorgement to deal with. I'm frustrated that I still can't seem to help her figure out how to nurse correctly. She is such a sweet little girl though. She is pretty calm and rarely fusses. My mom has been here visiting this week so I've just been hanging out in pajamas and getting all the rest I can. I bought a baby scale and Esther is gaining weight just fine. She is up to 10 lbs 1 oz and getting chubby little cheeks. I'm hoping that as her little mouth grows bigger it will be easier for her to latch on correctly. Thanks for all of the encouraging comments on my first post about nursing. I'm still hanging in there and working through it!
Glad to hear things are improving. Hopefully that trend will continue! I'm happy to hear you're allowing yourself to rest - keep that up too :)
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you liked the products. I wish I had known about them when I was nursing...I didn't figure it out until my third child and I wish I could go back and be as resourceful and patient as you! Hang in there.
ReplyDeleteSame as Karissa... also, you are one TOUGH Momma! Many would give up way sooner and you should know that in your situation that is what most would do... but you are fighting the good fight taking it moment to moment and doing the best. I find it quite impressive. Those hard times are SO HARD.... make sure you give yourself credit for doing so well. Don't forget those hot soaks when you can do it. I can't remember if you said you do this or not, but applying heat/warmth to your breasts before nursing will make the milk flow easier (hmmm... maybe that is part of the purpose of the booby wrap thing... don't know all that)... CONGRATS ON GETTING SO FAR!
ReplyDeletepraying it is continuing to get better for you. dustin and caitlyn were both tongue tied. OUCH!! i am making sure our next baby is checked immediately after birth!! ((because i'm not brave enough to do a home birth. :0) )) and then they can clip it RIGHT AWAY. because that pain can be so unbearable at times. but as mommies we keep on keeping on.
ReplyDeleteSo glad things are getting better. HUGS -Kyra
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