Posts by loveandgarbage

Hi mamas! Haven't been on here in awhile and it's been great to read through everyone's updates. Lou is growing like a champ and is in 9 month clothing already. I decided not to clip his tongue as my nipple pain magically went away and...

www-- it's already been said, but nursing that often is totally normal. DS1 used to only take 15-30 minute breaks between sessions!

No suggestions, just wishing you a healthy breast soon, Buko. 

Wow congratulations!!! So happy for you and your family. And what a powerful mama you are, birthing an almost 12 lb baby!! 

odinsmama I appreciate the input! We're gonna do the clipping. My MW also said it was a good idea. We had our 6 week check-up yesterday. Lou is almost 13 lbs, up from 8/11 at birth.    So sorry about the fussy babies :(....

odinsmama, I think I might've talked about it on the BF thread, but Lou is tongue-tied (really short frenulum). We've been working with an OT/LC (who has been amazing) and his tongue has loosened up a lot. But she's sort of done all...

We're doing pretty well. Lou will be 6 weeks on Friday. I've had some ups and downs with hormone adjustments but I feel better mentally this week. And I finally feel better "down there" so that really helps. It's been a really long...

So good to hear an update from you, Kate! I was wondering about you :) Congratulations on your sweet baby girl! I'm so sorry breastfeeding didn't work out. You did all that you could. You are a wonderful mama who is doing what's best...

Nursing in Public, but yeah, nipple works too!   My general nursing outfit is to wear a tanktop that I can pull down underneath a shirt I can easily lift up. It's how I feel most comfortable until my boobs are a little smaller...

At this point I'm really comfortable with NIP but the first few times were definitely weird and uncomfortable. I'm lucky that I've never had anyone say anything negative to me about it. But once we were out to dinner with my inlaws,...