January Jellybeans 2013!...

[jrowenj]

Thanks for the advice ladies. I think ur right and its a problem with latching. I know he can do it correctly though because sometimes he does and sometimes he doesn't! Gonna have to keep working on it

My sil told me to get a nipple shield

Sorry to the preggo women for making u feel left out : (

 

[Betheney]

Oh if you know he's not lacthing correctly don't let him feed, you really will damage your nipples, it's frustrating having to try over and over for the right latch but it's really worth it. If Eva had a bad latch and couldn't be bothered correcting it, I would always regret it the next day because that nipple would hurt 24-48hrs and all because of ONE feed

 

[oorweeistyin]

Lol betheney that made me chuckle, of course we don't mind

Leinz, hope all is well......keep us updated

 

[BlossomJ]

Thanks for the advice ladies. I think ur right and its a problem with latching. I know he can do it correctly though because sometimes he does and sometimes he doesn't! Gonna have to keep working on it

My sil told me to get a nipple shield

Sorry to the preggo women for making u feel left out : (

Try & wait until he opens his mouth really wide, before letting him attach (easier said than done!) & that should help. It can be difficult though if they won't open wide enough as they can then get frustrated & upset at not being allowed to feed & that can mess things up too! I think there are mixed opinions on using nipple shields & I don't really have experience with them, so I won't advise you on that. Maybe do some research or get advice from a lactation expert first? Good luck

... and also wanted to reiterate that no one needs to feel bad for the baby talk on my account. I feel a little left behind, but don't feel like you're leaving me out if that makes any sense? Plus it's a bit like having a refresher course in everything before having the baby. I'm remembering loads of things I'd forgotten from DS as you all go through it.... probably more useful than any antenatal classes!

 

[Lilahbear]

Good luck leinzlove!

 

[Lilahbear]

Thanks for the advice ladies. I think ur right and its a problem with latching. I know he can do it correctly though because sometimes he does and sometimes he doesn't! Gonna have to keep working on it

My sil told me to get a nipple shield

Sorry to the preggo women for making u feel left out : (

My left nipple gets really sore, and my midwife said that they don't encourage women to use nipple sheilds as the latch is different, but she said to get some in in case it was just too painful and to use them for a day to give my nipples a break from the direct contact. I havent used them yet, but have them just in case. X

 

[els1022]

Jaime, mine were ridiculously sore until I read that the nipple should be aimed up toward baby's nose when latching on. Idk if it's the same for everyone but that seemed to do it for me.

Thanks, Betheney! After sleeping for 6 hrs the night before last, she was up nearly every hour last night.

 

[jrowenj]

THanks! I'm gonna pump today to give my nips a break and then get a go at it tmrw and see why this boy is having problems

 

[DittyByrd]

So Oliver was due for a feeding last night and I've been instructed to wake him until his weight improves. He would not rouse and after 4 hours still wouldn't get up and eat. When he eventually woke up his cough was terrible and it made him so upset he cried really hard which made the congestion a worse... Such an awful cycle. Then he refused to latch I think due to difficulty breathing with the congestion. I was in years because he needs to eat plus the cough sound is awful. Thank goodness we had some pumped milk and dh was able to get him a bottle while I pumped to relieve the pressure. The pediatrician opens in 2 hours... This has been such a long night for us.

So sorry to hear the little guy is struggling. Keep us informed!

 

[DittyByrd]

Good luck Leinz! Hope it goes well!

I'm so far behind all of you - feels like a different world now everyone is talking about what their babies are doing & we still haven't even got a favourite name my next appointment isn't until Wednesday, but it's just a scan, they won't check my cervix, so I have no idea how long it'll be. Could still take a month before she arrives I guess

I feel a little left out with all the baby talk too

Think of how much advice you can get from the ones who forged the path!!!

 

[jrowenj]

Good luck leinz!

Amanda, rhinkin of you and ur baby. Hope he feels better. Keep us posted

 

[darkstar]

All the best leinzlove!

I dont mind the baby talk either. Its been 12 years since I breastfed. I was so young (19) when I had my 15 year old and I would have loved to have this support back then.
I don't have lanolin cream, I always used a natural rose calendula cream by Weleda on my cracked nipples which was a godsend. Not sure if they are similar. I had bad latching problems with my first and caused my nipples a lot of damage but eventually got it figured out and healed.
Well I am now a day overdue. I wish he would come, we had a tragedy in the weekend and need some happiness to distract us. I can't say much about it here but it has been a hard few days. Come on baby!

 

[jrowenj]

Good luck leinz!

Amanda, rhinkin of you and ur baby. Hope he feels better. Keep us posted

 

[Nikkilewis14]

Good luck leainz!!

Feel better little oliver !

 

[ARuppe716]

Thanks ladies... He is definitely sick. The good news is it hasn't turned into anything more serious than a cold. He also doesn't think it will get any worse. However it could take a week to run it's course. We're already doing why we can- keep him more upright, humidifier, nasal saline and aspirator- and we just have to keep on doing it. He has managed to nurse some today, we had to give him expressed milk in a bottle last night because he couldn't breathe well when latched on. He seems to be sleeping a little better this morning so here's hoping he may be on the mend. I just feel awful that he can't catch a break! I can't wait until he's healthy and happy...

I really appreciate everyone's concerns... Means a lot to me!

 

[BlossomJ]

Sorry about whatever happened this weekend Darkstar Hurry up baby!!

 

[Nikkilewis14]

Oyy..im exhausted!!! Hubby went back to work today which means i get all diaper and feedings at night...i also go back to work tonight ( cant complains its only 3.5 hrs, if that!) im just exhausted and sore..sorry for moaning, just venting so feel free to ignore me haha...

Well shes napoing, guess ill take advantage and nap too!

 

[mommyof2peas]

Well nothing to report here. had my sweep this morning but as baby is still high and cervix is still thick I dont hold out much hope that it will do anything.

 

[CharlieO]

I'm finding all the breastfeeding chat is making me feel more prepared, i'm quite glad im a couple of weeks behind! Had all our pre-op stuff today, T-minus 13 hours till we go to hospital for our c-section... Can't wait to meet our boy, the last 9 months have felt like forever! I've really found this thread useful and hope we all continue to post as our babies grow!

 

[darkstar]

Well nothing to report here. had my sweep this morning but as baby is still high and cervix is still thick I dont hold out much hope that it will do anything.

You're lucky your doc/mw would do it that early, mine only considered it at 39+4 because I was in hospital anyway (and then didn't because I was only 1cm). I MIGHT be able to get a chance at one this Friday.

I will cross my fingers for you that yours has some success And that I finally get one!