Wednesday, March 22, 2006
Beware the spray
I finally did it this morning...I sprayed my baby with milk shooting (yes shooting) from my left nipple. I got her right in the nose. It made her cry. It made me laugh - especially after telling so many people (nurses, doctors, doulas) that my nipples just didn't spray when she pulled off. It seems like everyone I've been talking to lately thought nipple spray or lack thereof was the source of all my problems...I maintain that my problem is lack of consistent information but what do I know?!!!
On that front, I've finally made a bit of progress. Yesterday Molly and I had our first outting alone to see a lactation consultant. Her name is Mary and she was wonderful. She is one of Calgary's health care nurses...I'd actually already talked to her on the phone the first day I was home from the hospital.
When we got to the community health centre it was totally time to feed and Molly was beside herself. Our appointment started in a whirlwind of positioning talk and trying to get her to latch properly. Ends up I'd been misaligning her - even in my tried and true cross cradle position. She also showed me how to do the football hold. Within minutes of our visit my right boob was feeling much less hard/sore. I could've believe it. It was like a miracle...much better than any antibiotics could ever be!
So the best news is that after talking to Mary about all the inconsistent information I've been getting she decided she would not only do a follow up call with me this week, she'd also let me come back next week for a follow up appointment.
I was on cloud nine when I finally figured out how to get home (pregnancy brain, no food, and extreme exhaustion not the best combination when driving). But like everything it was fleeting. Today I'm back in the world of self doubt and confusion. I have no idea if I'm doing the latches right. My nipples seem to be cracking but I think that's more to do with my own attempts at the football hold a few days ago.
Thank you to all the other moms out there for emailing me with your support. It's good to hear that things will get better soon. I keep picturing this 6 week date as the land of milk and honey...paradise!! Bring it on. I could use a bit of paradise right now.
Off to clean up a dirty diaper.
On that front, I've finally made a bit of progress. Yesterday Molly and I had our first outting alone to see a lactation consultant. Her name is Mary and she was wonderful. She is one of Calgary's health care nurses...I'd actually already talked to her on the phone the first day I was home from the hospital.
When we got to the community health centre it was totally time to feed and Molly was beside herself. Our appointment started in a whirlwind of positioning talk and trying to get her to latch properly. Ends up I'd been misaligning her - even in my tried and true cross cradle position. She also showed me how to do the football hold. Within minutes of our visit my right boob was feeling much less hard/sore. I could've believe it. It was like a miracle...much better than any antibiotics could ever be!
So the best news is that after talking to Mary about all the inconsistent information I've been getting she decided she would not only do a follow up call with me this week, she'd also let me come back next week for a follow up appointment.
I was on cloud nine when I finally figured out how to get home (pregnancy brain, no food, and extreme exhaustion not the best combination when driving). But like everything it was fleeting. Today I'm back in the world of self doubt and confusion. I have no idea if I'm doing the latches right. My nipples seem to be cracking but I think that's more to do with my own attempts at the football hold a few days ago.
Thank you to all the other moms out there for emailing me with your support. It's good to hear that things will get better soon. I keep picturing this 6 week date as the land of milk and honey...paradise!! Bring it on. I could use a bit of paradise right now.
Off to clean up a dirty diaper.
# posted by Dana Corkey @ 2:30 PM 
