KX

Thanks for the responses ladies.

MW been out today, her latch is fine, but the constant 5-10 minute feeds are getting me down tbh. I try and nip up for a bath and I can hear her scream holy murder downstairs and she had only just fed 20 mins prior. My apetite since birth is next to nothing so I feel really lethargic and the constant feeds are proving difficult.I have thought about even expressing so I can atleast have a bath and shower in peace without being disturbed.

My hat goes off to you ladies who have done it for so long.xxx

Lucy I think I am going to order one of the rainbow pouches! x

Kina

Could she be comfort sucking? Can someone take her for a walk round the block whilst you get a bath in peace and a little rest in the day? I'm sure she'll settle, you've both had a traumatic time of it and are both bound to be affected by the birth. Any chance of someone taking Rebecca out for the day so you and Lucy can have a little feed in day with some dvds, food you enjoy, drinks and lots of naps in bed etc? ((hugs)) hon I know it can getting really hard sometimes and you're doing really well by persisting.

Lucy

K, has your milk come in yet? Can you feel or see a letdown? (when the milk is spurting out, this sometime happens when you're not feeding so you will see the milk and should happen when Lucy is feeding - her jaw will make larger chomping actions).

Please feel free to give me a shout if you need anything, you can try my sling to see if you get one with it if you like? (it's freshly washed ready for new baby!).

KX

Thanks Lucy

MW just been out and she said that I have mastitis in my right breast-its red and flushed, told me to get savoy cabbage and take paracetemol every 4 hours. She said if it gets worse I will need antibiotics, but this will not stop me feeding her myself.

She also weighed her and she is still 9lb 4oz her birth weight which she said is good as usually they lose a little-so something must be going right.

My sanity is suffering, think today is the worst so far, can't stop weeping.

xxxx

hypnorm

You are doing so well!! i had mastitis and it was soo sore!! they gave me antibiotics straight away. Just keep feeding off that side and it will help clear it up.

Layla

well done Kx, your doing so well

Coby didnt lose weight after he was born either so she must be getting enough.

hope the pain eases soon for you, hang in there

x

beanie

you should be so proud of yourself!!! Mastitis is a bitch, as much as it feels bad you must keep feeding off that side. Heat applied to the area is great especially before a feed, perhaps use a hotwater bottle.

Hels

WOW hats off to you Karrina, you are doing amazing! Mastitis sounds nasty, I was lucky never to get it. Well done to you x

Jo-anne

hope your okay hun - your doing so well

Iwantone!!!

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