Being Tommy's Mommy
Things have been really up and down lately. Tom's having some real issues with breastfeeding. He keeps latching on for a few seconds (or just a few minutes) only to "pop off" and scream and cry. Sometimes he chokes - other times it's as if he just doesn't know how to stay latched on. Yesterday he did great - the day before was a nightmare - and today's been pretty rough too. I caved (after trying six or seven times) and gave him a bottle (BreastFlow) of pumped milk today - and he guzzled it down greedily. I nearly cried. It sucks so much to want to be his source of nutrition and comfort - only to be upstaged by a f*cking bottle.
I know he likely still has Thrush (I'm certain I do) - and have ordered some Gentian Violet (which should be on it's way)...
He was also diagnosed with Reflux (although he never spits up - he does appear to gasp for breath - and sputters). And sometimes, he seems to have gas pains...
I wonder if he's not teething. He hasn't ran any fever...
I wish he could just tell me what's wrong!
A bit of good news - WIC gave me the most bad ass brand new, electric breast pump (regularly $299)! Once I'm over the Thrush, I'm hoping to donate to Austin Milk Bank!
Tommy's grunting - gonna try to put him to the breast before he knows what's what...
I know he likely still has Thrush (I'm certain I do) - and have ordered some Gentian Violet (which should be on it's way)...
He was also diagnosed with Reflux (although he never spits up - he does appear to gasp for breath - and sputters). And sometimes, he seems to have gas pains...
I wonder if he's not teething. He hasn't ran any fever...
I wish he could just tell me what's wrong!
A bit of good news - WIC gave me the most bad ass brand new, electric breast pump (regularly $299)! Once I'm over the Thrush, I'm hoping to donate to Austin Milk Bank!
Tommy's grunting - gonna try to put him to the breast before he knows what's what...