Max's preschool had there annual Apple Blossom Parade... where they dress up in pink, green and costumes to march down the old town mall where we live. Max got to be the drummer.... He was LOUD AND PROUD about his task... a parent pulled me aside and asked me if I had drums at the house... as it seems that Max really enjoys drumming... Yes, thank you Gamma Rose... we have drums at the house. :)
Don't read if you get queezy hearing about blood.... A few months ago Lucy got thrush (mouth yeast infection) and It spread to me... so I was very cracked and sore until we were both treated for the thrush. It took me some time to heal completely as Lucy had stopped nursing completely on my left side... so the right side was doing all of the work. Over the last 6 weeks I got really dry and cracked... and because Lucy is such an agressive eater I would bleed from time to time. Over the last 2 weeks the bleeding has gotten so bad she looks like a vampire baby after the nursing is over... blood on her shirt... running down her face... its pretty gross. She spits up... bright red/ purple blood and blood clots. YUCK!! She did this at the parade today and got a few double takes as both of us were covered in blood.
Okay, so now that Im done being gross... what do I do??? She only nurses on one side... and still nurses about 4-5 times a day...we are a while from being done.... yet I cant seem to heal and its only getting worse. Do I start pumping on the left to get milk going again?? And try and ease off the right side? Any cream suggestions?? I am not ready to quit over this... but somethings gotta give... Lucy will be preferring her steak rare if I do this much longer.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Drummer Max...Nursing Issues please HELP!
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this might not be the most popular opinion...but Lucy is a year old..it may be time for you both to move on...You have nursed 3 babies until they were a year old...that is not a small accomplishment. Your body may be saying that it is time to let go...
You should feel proud of the fact that you have fed your babies so well for so long...
oh no! How dedicated are you for continuing!
ok I found a couple good links ...
http://www.mothering.com/articles/new_baby/breastfeeding/breastfeed-thrush.html
This one mentioned olive oil ... neat!
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1376336/three_natural_ways_to_combat_thrush.html?cat=25
Have you seen a doctor? I would try the natural approaches first but bleeding is no fun. Ultimately you may have to give it up, but my limited understanding of thrush is is shouldn't stop you.
Do you have a Le Leache League near you? Free advice and support form other mothers is always helpful. They may even know a midwife that may be able to help further if need be.
http://www.llli.org/
I love the picture of your son at the parade. Yikes! as far as the feeding/blood issue. I wasn't ever able to breast feed, so I just don't know much about it. Seems like I would try my hardest to get the left side going through pumping or something. I feel bad for you. It sounds painful.
The nursing consultants at our local hospital are exceptional. I'm sure they could give you some good advice.
Good Luck.
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