It's Friday, ladies! Hope y'all have fun weekend plans to look forward to, even though ours consist mainly of watching college football and trying out a new dip recipe. (We are thrill-seekers, you see.)
1. I confess that I'm scared, but SO excited to try breastfeeding when Caroline gets here. I feel like I owe it to both of us to give this a solid "go". I've also made a promise to myself that I won't throw in the towel if it doesn't go too smoothly at first.
2. I confess that someone asked me the other day when we thought we'd get around to making baby #2. Granted, this came on a day when I was super hormonal and not feeling great, but I wanted to dropkick this person, Jackie Chan-style. Geeze, Louise, let me get this birthed before we start plotting more babies!
3. I confess that this weather has me dumbfounded. It's been cool pretty much all summer in Arkansas, (which means less than 90 degrees), but now it's darn near 100 every day. And it's September. Huh??
4. I confess that next week's post line-up is possibly my favorite yet. A list of my fall home must-haves, a wedding gift idea post (brought to you by Target), a post about Crown Beauty Bar, (an amazing new salon and dry bar in Northwest Arkansas by the fabulously talented Kelly Stuckey), some darn cute shorts from OCJ Apparel (think gameday!), and mayyyyyyybe a nursery reveal ; ) I dunno, I dunno...
Short and sweet, folks. Short and sweet. Your turn, m'kay?
So glad you are going to try to breastfeed Caroline - if you can, that's definitely the best thing for her! I've been exclusively breastfeeding my little man for 3 months now, and it's going great. It was hard at first, but it gets better. Our pediatrician said to give it two solid weeks right from the get-go. Most people that give up, don't try long enough. I hung on for the two weeks, and we are still going strong! Good luck to you, Mama!
ReplyDeleteI'm new around here but I'll confess that I'm loving Confessional Friday's!!
ReplyDeleteWhat I didn't know was how much breastfeeding would hurt. It takes a while, but then things toughen up, and then it doesn't hurt anymore.
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to touch on the breastfeeding too. I have breastfed all three of my girls, and you'll need support. From anyone and everyone! So, educate your husband about supporting you about breastfeeding in public, have your mom by your side, use the lactation consultants and ignore anyone that tells you to stop! If you have time to read a book about breastfeeding do it. You'll need to know the different types of holds so you can figure out what works best. Get lansinoh cream. And yes, it does hurt. In fact with Adalyn, I was in tears, and wanting to hit something or hurt something b/c I was cracked. (that's where the lansinoh comes in) but it takes about a week, maybe two. If you can get through those two weeks, you can get through the rest. Those were the toughest for me with all three girls. You can totally do it though! I've also had to pump and be the working breastfeeding mom. If you have a determined attitude you can do it. If you feel your supply is diminishing, there are supplements- ask your mom friends about them! Anyway, my point is, get support, ask for support and advice, and get through those first two weeks! You'll do great! I can't believe how fast your pregnancy has gone by!
ReplyDeleteI am so with you on the breastfeeding. Terrified, but giving it a go. We can do it sister and you better believe i will be emailing you here in 2.5 months ;)
ReplyDeleteComing over from Ryan's blog at Loved and Lovely. Cute link up : )
ReplyDeletehappy weekend!
You never know my friend - it could come super naturally and not be scary at all. Breastfeeding was like second nature to me... it just happened :) No problems at all. You're going to do great!!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend beautiful!
I agree with Elaine, you need support for breastfeeding. I've heard (and would believe given my experience) that this is the most important factor in continuing. I breastfed for ten months, and trust me, the first 4-6 were TOUGH. The pain i was in was TERRIBLE due to giant cracks (and honestly i think i'm the worst the lactation consultants, midwives, and my doctor has ever seen so don't let that scare you) but what i'm saying is, if i can do it through THAT then you can do it too! my son also needed to get a lip and tongue tie fixed, i paid consultants to come over, i went to clinics, i took prescription meds, you name it. i fought for it, and i am really happy i did. he benefited and it's SO MUCH EASIER on a day to day basis. i gave him formula for two months for totally unrelated reasons and it was a pain. i'm not a granola breastfeeding advocate, i'm just a mom who heard the benefits and really believed in them! there's even crazy weird benefits like it helps their head and jaw develop, therefore helping their teeth in the future (According to the dentist who fixed his lip tie) so seriously good luck!!! (PS: use gel soothies pads and medela nipple cream after every feed and you will stay moisturized which will help the cracking. it took me months to figure out that tip).
ReplyDeleteIt's super hot where we are too but I'm loving it! Yes we have AC or else I probably wouldn't.
ReplyDeleteOn the breast feeding topic just don't beat yourself up either way. I nursed my first for one week. I hated it, she hated it, I bled, she didn't latch, I was depressed, so I gave up and felt really guilty. But then after starting formula and realizing she was thriving and I was much less stressed I felt better about my decision. Three years later I had my son and tried it again with no expectations and surprisingly he did great and I LOVED IT!! I nursed him for 15 months. 3 years later i still miss it and cherish those moments we had. But in comparing the two children the one who was breast fed is a pickier eater and sicklier. Not saying anything bad about the research that its better but just trying to take some pressure off. I had so many people tell me my daughter would be sicklier, overweight, whatever because she was on formula. Be easy on yourself. You'll know what feels right. You need support on both sides, people to encourage if you want to continue trying but support if you want to quit too.
ReplyDeleteThe weather here IS ridiculous!! It is not working with my school uniforms. But it's football season so I'm happy! I'm excited for your posts next week. :)
ReplyDeleteIt makes me smile that you will admit to being scared. Three kids down, 42 is months spent nursing. Never would change a minute. Yes it is harder than having S go make a bottle, but it is so very good for her AND you! You give it at least two to three weeks of good SEC effort before throwing in the towel. It takes that long to feel anything postpartum! Have a good support person to call and cry to and problem solve together. Use the lactation consultant and if it works out, get a good pump to go back to work with! Some milk is better than none....she could use all the help with immunities going into the group care setting! Can't wait to see how beautiful she is outside of the womb!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait for your line up next week! Especially for Crown Beauty Bar!!:)
ReplyDeletexoxo
Chloe
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