Who's breasts are these... and some other breast feeding questions.

If there is one thing I forgot about after giving birth to my daughter is the pain and the feeling of milk coming in to breast feed. Today my milk came in and I have so much I had to pump before feeding baby because otherwise my breasts were too big for him to latch onto. So I have fed Titus 10 times already today but I also have pumped 5ounces! WOW... talk about a lot of milk!!! It is painful but thankfully I am already on pain killers from surgery.

I also had a friend buy me soothies (gel pads) and I have had some relief from them. I did get a couple tiny cracks on the nipples from poor latch ons, but I have been using the Medela tender lanolin care cream and also using my own breast milk to help heal them.

Have any of you mom's ever had your nipples bleed? What did you do to eliminate pain from breast feeding?

My nurse tonight told me to use tea bags for relief to. So I think tomorrow when I get home I will try this new remedy! :)

Comments

mommyto4blessings said…

I actually got blood blisters on my nipples from a poor latch on! Just keep doing what your doing. Feed on demand, as often as he wants to nurse or eat. Don't limit feedings; that causes nipple soreness and milk supply issues. Air dry your nipples before putting bra back on or over your npples. Coat them in lanolin!! Wear breast pads!! And remember how great breastmilk and breastfeeding is for Titus, and that in a few days or a week, you will be pain free!!

March 28, 2011 at 9:02 AM

Irish Italian Blessings said…

First of all CONGRATULATIONS!! I haven't seen the update on the birth of your little guy, so incredibly happy for you.

I actually did have this happen to me and my nurse told me to put neosporin on AFTER I fed DD so that it could work some of it's healing magic. Then before I fed again, I would give them a cleaning, feed, and reapply the neosporin. It worked for me : ) Good luck mama. Being a mom is hard work but so worth it!

March 28, 2011 at 12:34 PM

Student Life Application Study Bible Review and GIVEAWAY #NLTBible #TyndaleBibles #LifeApplicationStudyBible #BibleForStudents #SeriousStudyComesToLife

About this Bible: The incomparable Student Life Application Study Bible is a work of serious scholarship, exquisite design, and a resolve for Scripture application in your daily life. Equipped with the Filament Bible app to help you go further in your reading and study of the Bible, the Student Life Application Study Bible in the New Living Translation will jump off the page and into your life with more than 27,000 on-page and in-app notes, over 350 maps, infographics, illustrations, and much more. Combining Bible study with full-color visualizations and technology, the STUDENT LIFE APPLICATION STUDY BIBLE will jump off the page and into your life. The Student Life Application Study Bible uses the clear and accurate text of the New Living Translation and is equipped with the Filament Bible app to help you go further in your reading and study of the Bible. This incomparable Bible is a work of serious scholarship, exquisite design, and a resolve for Scripture application

Toddler Rainbow Craft for St. Patricks Day

St. Patrick's day is March 17th so its approaching quickly. I have a few ideas on art and food projects that i want to do with the kiddos. Hopefully I will have enough time to complete them and share them with you. This was a super easy one for those little hands. I cut the stripes of colored paper but if you are working with a preschooler or school aged child then they can practice cutting. The two toddler boys here only had to glue the pieces on their piece of paper. EASY, but they enjoyed it! :) It sure has brightened my kitchen with them hanging on the fridge! :) I also talked more about the Promise God gave us with the rainbow since I know that history a whole lot better then the history of the Irish Holiday!

Harlem Globetrotters- A night of Fun! Save 20%

If you only came here for the discount code then there ya go! Save 20% at checkout with the code: USFAM! I will admit that prices seem very costly in my opinion so hopefully this 20% off will really help you. I was blessed to be able to promote this discount and post about my experience to get free tickets for my family. I am not sure our budget would be able to afford the tickets... family of four and ticket prices we got were over a $100 each ticket... so it can make for a pricey night. Then add in if you get snacks, a ball, or a jersey you could spend a hefty paycheck in one evening of fun. With that said, my family did have a good time. We saw good talent, we had lots of laughs, we cheered, and we enjoyed watching with each other. Some would say the Harlem Globetrotters are like the equivalent of WWE but with basketball. There is a storyline within the game, which helps get the crowd going and cheering. My 11 year old had the most fun! He was standing up and

Praises of a Wife and Mommy

Search This Blog