Day 4 - should it REALLY not hurt at all?! - Page 2

[schoolmom07]

Soothies!

Soothies are the absolute best things to buy for sore nipples. I cracked and bled both times with my kids but these made it bearable and almost made me forget that I was hurting. I could put on a bra. You find them at CVS, they are gel pads that stick on your breasts, they don't hurt when you put them on and you WILL say AAAHHH! Remove them slowly so as to not pull any skin and then you can reuse them if you like. I think up to 7 days...I always cut mine in half as it made them last longer. They can be expensive...12.00 for a pair but they are so worth it. The nipple pain will last about 2 weeks but less so if you have the RIGHT thing on your breasts. Lanolin never worked for me...was very thick, difficult to spread, and just junky...These are so neat and FAB when you cool them in the fridge...Just a thought! Keep it up though as it is the best thing you will ever experience!

[HappyMommy2]

Also wanted to add that your boobies will not leak forever. I used pads for the first few months, but haven't leaked in years.

[CoopersMommy0308]

I'm on day 9 and just starting to not cringe everytime my DS latches on. It hurt from the very first latch. His latch is perfect though (says MW, doula AND LC lol... I wanted to make sure lol), I just have extremely sensitive nipples.

Booby tubes have been helping me with engorgement. The cold feels SOOO good!

Also, earth mama angle baby nipple cream is a god send!!!

[ashleymarie]

An update for all you helpful mamas!

I went to see the LC, who helped me try a few different positions and basically told me his latch was fine most of the time. He's 2 weeks old now and it hurts SO MUCH less. I'm glad I stuck it out and hearing for you all that hurting *is* okay was helpful!

Thank you! Hoping it continues to go smoothly.