No Rest for the Weary
What a couple of days!
Of course, I know that having a new baby at home means all kinds of adjustments. And in some ways it has been easier than when I brought home any of the other babies. But still, just when you think that you pretty much know what to expect, life teaches you differently.
Some of you already know this, but with my previous babies I wasn't able to breastfeed. My body just didn't produce the milk. With M and J, I gave it a shot for a while, but by the time I had B, I had given up on the whole process and started right off with formula. That's what I did with K, too. But apparently, by my fourth baby, my breasts have figured out that they have to actually do something!!!!
I had NO IDEA how much engorgement hurts. The other night I woke up in excruciating pain and could not figure out what was wrong. (Remember, I've never been through this before.) It was really especially annoying because no matter what I could not get back to sleep, and K was sleeping just beautifully. I spent two hours awake in the middle of the night while my baby was sleeping. That's just wrong.
Anyway, I'm still continuing the formula with K. At this point I am thoroughly comfortable with bottle feeding and not willing to switch. I get too much sleep this way-- especially since Terence always takes a least one feeding a night. Just don't report me to La Leche League! (I feel guilty enough as it is.)
Of course, I know that having a new baby at home means all kinds of adjustments. And in some ways it has been easier than when I brought home any of the other babies. But still, just when you think that you pretty much know what to expect, life teaches you differently.
Some of you already know this, but with my previous babies I wasn't able to breastfeed. My body just didn't produce the milk. With M and J, I gave it a shot for a while, but by the time I had B, I had given up on the whole process and started right off with formula. That's what I did with K, too. But apparently, by my fourth baby, my breasts have figured out that they have to actually do something!!!!
I had NO IDEA how much engorgement hurts. The other night I woke up in excruciating pain and could not figure out what was wrong. (Remember, I've never been through this before.) It was really especially annoying because no matter what I could not get back to sleep, and K was sleeping just beautifully. I spent two hours awake in the middle of the night while my baby was sleeping. That's just wrong.
Anyway, I'm still continuing the formula with K. At this point I am thoroughly comfortable with bottle feeding and not willing to switch. I get too much sleep this way-- especially since Terence always takes a least one feeding a night. Just don't report me to La Leche League! (I feel guilty enough as it is.)
Comments
Any way, I am rambling. But I hope you get some sleep, good luck with your boobs and have fun with your lil one.
I'm sorry you were up in the night while your babe slept! Good luck with whatever you decide to do milk wise. And I hope you can catch up on some much needed sleep!
Sorry about the novel