Later today, I plan to lug my 15 pound bundle of a baby boy and learn how to nurse. Yes, you read that right. I am going to a haven of lactation consultants and surrendering my instincts to someone that can help me learn how to channel my efforts in the right direction.
This Medela Pump In Style has been a life saver for my baby boy but it's time to cut the ties with it. It has been the bridge between Alex's nutrition and my ability to produce his nutrition. But it's time to burn that bridge. My freezers are experiencing a dairy dilemma, thanks to all the milk the pump has produced but it's time to make room for harvest occupants instead. Where is the milk bank when you need it? Or would that be better phrased: when they need you?
After 2 successfully nursed babies, I was confidant and unafraid of any nursing hurdles when I first had Alex. Except for the usual engorgement and frustration in waking a newborn baby to eat, I figured I'd be all professional this time.
But, that was not to be. I've had a breast infection, he's had colic. I've had a yeast infection, he's had colic. I've had production frustrations, he's had colic. I've had too much milk, he's had colic. I've had not enough milk, he's had colic. His improper latch technique has totally changed my approach to nursing him, and then we both have colic.
Did I mention that he has colic?
So, with my darling screaming baby today, I plan to educate myself in the ways of womanhood that are supposed to come natural but often don't when problems arise. I am praying that the results will conclude that I can indeed nurse, my baby can indeed latch on right and our home can indeed be inhabited by peace.
And to think I used to complain about our house being too quiet... may the peace return after the results from today.
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
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Let us know the results. We will keep abreast of this. P.V.E.
Courtney, it is so true that babies latch on differently... For me, it was my first. But often times it is the 3rd or 4th that likes to throw mommy for a loop. A helpful book that I got with my 3rd was "Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Baby" by Dr. Weisbluth...or something to that affect. Really good book, and it has info about colic as well. I think it's carried at big bookstores like Barnes and Noble, just call to check. :)
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