tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1831116088961427499.post2253363095970044662..comments2023-10-14T07:53:38.153-06:00Comments on Greetings from Nowhere, NM: On early breastfeeding attemptsMichelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11900519911100476545noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1831116088961427499.post-90960261586224221982013-10-18T08:03:14.482-06:002013-10-18T08:03:14.482-06:00Lactation consultant!! Get there now however you c...Lactation consultant!! Get there now however you can. These ladies are the best and will help you with all your questions and help you latch. Also, they'll give you a detailed plan for using the shield, pumping etc. Ours weighed the baby before and after nursing so we could tell exactly how much he was drinking. So much peace of mind. I would have given up the first week if not for them. You can do this, you just need some help. <br /><br />And it does sound like mastitis to me. Warm compresses on those breasts and advil. Also you need to rest a TON when you have this. I hope this helps but seriously get to a consultant today. Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01734954984416015050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1831116088961427499.post-75465218985023814972013-10-10T09:33:07.285-06:002013-10-10T09:33:07.285-06:00First off, why are you pumping after feedings? Tha...First off, why are you pumping after feedings? That is just encouraging your body to keep over-producing milk. I'd discontinue that immediately to try to get your body to slow down on production. <br /><br />My friends that had an oversupply and/or just a fast letdown would nurse lying down with baby on top of their chests while their supply adjusted. That helps gravity to keep the milk from drowning the kiddo. Maybe worth a shot? <br /><br />Also, have you checked out kellymom.com? The website is a WEALTH of information about breastfeeding.<br /><br />I'm concerned you got a fever from engorgement - are you sure you didn't get a touch of mastitis? <br /><br />I think a LC consult is a great idea!Joshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13423295019681051881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1831116088961427499.post-28864133128274460032013-10-10T06:08:13.082-06:002013-10-10T06:08:13.082-06:00My milk was overwhelming for Gavin too. I'm n...My milk was overwhelming for Gavin too. I'm not sure if it was because the pumping instead of nursing made me produce more when he was in the NICU? I think seeing a lactation consultant is the best thing to do, I hope you can get some help. You are doing great! Bridgethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07473074415260386542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1831116088961427499.post-43593538679785539742013-10-09T16:11:05.004-06:002013-10-09T16:11:05.004-06:00Nipple shields were our saving grace- I used them ...Nipple shields were our saving grace- I used them the whole 7m I nursed the boys. I never had a problem with too much milk, but I did recently read that pumping a small amount before nursing can help with this problem by avoiding that initial big letdown of milk. I know it stinks to both nurse AND pump, but it may be worth it if you can eventually transition to just nursing. I'm sure the LC will have lots of ideas for you! Good luck to you! In the meantime, do what you have to do for yourself and your little man!waiting and wishinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12159033292946238622noreply@blogger.com