I'm 39 and a half weeks pregnant with my fourth baby. This is the first time I've had a toddler still nursing when I got pregnant (my other children had four years between them). I was determined to continue nursing throughout the pregnancy, and I've done my best but as my milk supply diminished, and my breast sensitivity increased, we've gone down to a very sporadic breastfeeding pattern. At this stage, she attempts a latch every two days or so, but sadly she only remains on the breast for about a minute, because it appears her latch has gone to crap.
It may seem silly or even a blessing in disguise to many, but to me, it is absolutely heartbreaking. I really wanted to nurse her for another year at least, and I really wanted her to get the benefit of all that great milk when it finally comes in. You see, my daughter was very sick the first year of her life, and on some serious meds (chemo). I feel that the breastmilk is what brought her through when all her doctors assumed she would not survive. I would LOVE for her to get another few months at least of all that magical milk.
So, is it even remotely possible that she might get her latch back? Right now, her mouth is not open nearly enough, her tongue is not forward enough, and she's almost chewing on my nipple when she attempts to nurse. I have tried explaining to her what she needs to do to nurse properly, but it just ends up frustrating the both of us. It's so sad....
I would really appreciate any stories that might be out there about recovering from a serious nursing hiatus.
Thanks.
It may seem silly or even a blessing in disguise to many, but to me, it is absolutely heartbreaking. I really wanted to nurse her for another year at least, and I really wanted her to get the benefit of all that great milk when it finally comes in. You see, my daughter was very sick the first year of her life, and on some serious meds (chemo). I feel that the breastmilk is what brought her through when all her doctors assumed she would not survive. I would LOVE for her to get another few months at least of all that magical milk.
So, is it even remotely possible that she might get her latch back? Right now, her mouth is not open nearly enough, her tongue is not forward enough, and she's almost chewing on my nipple when she attempts to nurse. I have tried explaining to her what she needs to do to nurse properly, but it just ends up frustrating the both of us. It's so sad....
I would really appreciate any stories that might be out there about recovering from a serious nursing hiatus.
Thanks.
