tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2638160822379341183.post778548865100734623..comments2024-02-22T10:19:07.500-05:00Comments on Adventures in La La Land: One Week Update (Long, as usual!)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2638160822379341183.post-77491679856857129702013-01-31T17:06:38.170-05:002013-01-31T17:06:38.170-05:00I'm sure your back and core are off because yo...I'm sure your back and core are off because you were carrying her so far out in front of you that your balance and things got off! Take it easy and hopefully it corrects itself. <br /><br />Ohhh how I remember those first two weeks with Ellie. I know EXACTLY what you mean by "toe curling pain"!! I really did curl my toes at every feeding/pumping during the first two weeks. I thought it would never get better. But slowly it did. I recommend getting some of those gel soothies to keep in the fridge and put on every so often. Also, I got a prescription cream/gel from the hospital for cracked & bleeding nipples. Maybe ask your doctor about it, I think it helped heal things up quicker. <br /><br />Maybe a different hold would help her latch? I mostly did the football hold in the beginning. <br /><br />By pumping after feeding, yes you are teaching your body to create more milk, but remember she'll eventually eat more too! Get a box of storage bags and freeze the extra. You will even out eventually too and not be so engorged all the time. <br /><br />I think you know that I am one who is pumping exclusively (although I do nurse in the middle of the night if Ellie wakes up), so I can't give you any long-term nursing advice. <br /><br />I'm glad to hear things are starting well! You've got some bumps ahead -- I won't lie -- but you'll come out on the other side just fine. :) Carrie Roerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12518265770331320768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2638160822379341183.post-81546123280527094502013-01-31T10:18:48.008-05:002013-01-31T10:18:48.008-05:00I wish I could give you breastfeeding advice! With...I wish I could give you breastfeeding advice! With my crappy supply issues I don't have much experience with the issues you're dealing with! I'd call the lactation consultant at your hospital and get some professional advice right away! That's what she's there for :)<br /><br />I'm glad you are enjoying your sweet baby girl so much! I can feel my baby fever starting to bubble up... :PRachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15938278742353217344noreply@blogger.com