Well, we still could possibly come home later this afternoon. The doctor is going to round on him sometime around noon and see how he's doing. He's set to eat again around 11, and we will just be bottle feeding him the rest of the day, not even trying to nurse. I spoke with a MUCH nicer lactation nurse today, and she understood the situation much better and once she learned we were going to bottle feed him the rest of the day she kind of 'switched gears' and started teaching me about pumping and bottling long term. She was really nice about it. Helping me understand how much I should be getting at a time, how much in a day, when to cut a session out so I don't overproduce, etc. Obviously we talked about if Mankato has a lactation nurse there and that we could/should always try them as a resource if we want to attempt nursing again once we get home. At this point...I'm torn. I'm so frustrated with it, but I will I think still try and give it a whirl once we're at home in a more relaxing environment.
Thank you to everyone for your personal experiences, words of encouragement, and sharing your frustrations with mean lactation nurses! :) They are really helping me calm down about the whole situation, and like many of you have said, really, he's getting my milk, and that's the most important thing right now.
Let's hope the little guy is HUNGRY at 11 and gulps down his whole bottle :) Oh, and Shelly, the new nicer lactation nurse, is going to stop by sometime today to check his tongue. He might be a little tongue tied and unable to stick his tongue out far enough, and apparently it's a tiny little clip that might solve all sorts of problems. So, we'll see.
Thanks again for all the support! Let's hope we're on the road today!
5 comments:
Good-Morning ALl,
Little Connor sounds like his Uncle Jeff and we know ALL about that! When I got home and he cried because he was hungry I just opted for the bottle. And Peace be with YOU:)
At any rate- it will work out-HOWEVER.
Luv/ Hugs
G&G Bode
Hello Bode family! Christy, as long as Connor is eating, that is the most important thing right now. Getting you all home will let things fall into place and just the "being home" could make all the differnce in the world. You are being a terrific mom and I have to tell you, you are one cute family! So head on home and enjoy your baby....best always..linda TOG
Good Morning!! Sprout and Chris your precious little boy is SO CUTE!! He does look very studly in his outfit!! Sounds like Connor is doing well and we are glad to hear that!! Take care, and don't let those nurses get you down!! : ) Let me know when you are home and up for visitors!!
Love you Lots!!
~The Dallmann's
Anne and Mike
Good news! I'm keeping my fingers crossed you get to come home today. I was in the same boat with you, where if a bottle was easier and going to get her home quicker, that was what we would do. People don't understand who aren't in your position, even if they are know it all lactation ladies! :) You have to do what works for you guys. It is great you are pumping and still getting him your milk. People don't understand how much work that is, and I think can even be more work than nursing, so don't let them get you down at all about your choices. You know what is best! Who knows, he may catch on later. Also, my nephew had to get his tongue clipped and it was no big deal and made a world of difference! Hang in there and don't let those lactation ladies get you down. You ultimately know what is best. Trust yourself! By the way, he does look very studly in his outfit. :)
Go home Connor, go home! :)
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