A harder day
Originally uploaded by Sacha Digi
We’ve pretty much been living on cloud nine since Zivia was born. So different than when Finn was born, so much softer of a landing. But all things must come to an end. M’s milk is in, her breasts are swollen, Z-girl is having a hard time latching because of the engorgement. We’re tired.
Sucks. Or in Zivia’s case, doesn’t suck because she keeps falling asleep.
It’s good having birthed because I know that this too will come to and end and things will be okay. In the meantime, it’s overwhelming and maddening, and all those crazy hormones don’t help. So I will bake an apple crisp and try to keep my girl sane over the next couple days.
When in doubt, feed.
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Sacha
Stacey replied:
toughest part of a newborn. i remember the tears over both kids not latching. got it to work with jackson, not with riley. very difficult process so you have my sympathies.
August 26, 2010 at 8:57 am. Permalink.
bean replied:
Well done you all. I was surprised how hard those early days of breastfeeding were and I’m a midwife/LC! Apple crisp sounds especially helpful.
August 26, 2010 at 8:44 pm. Permalink.
bleu replied:
I had to pump before every feeding for a couple minutes to take the pressure off. GOOD LUCK MAMA’S
August 29, 2010 at 7:44 pm. Permalink.