ENT doc says Williams mouth is fine, not enough lip skin to do anything about, tongue is great.
So... Yay. I just get to be in pain. I mean I guess it's good? He doesn't need any procedure. But ... I'm sad because I'm tired of nipple pain and I wanted a magic solution.
Had to duck into the bathroom on the way out so I could cry
Ugh, that's frustrating. I'm assuming you've already done this - met with an LC to see if you can manipulate his latch? V had a bad latch at first too, although it doesn't sound as bad as your situation. Our LC recommended craniosacral therapy. I am lazy and never followed up with it though.
I have seen several LCs but haven't paid for one to come to the house yet. I can try that I guess but I probably won't.
I feel like my nipples hurt a little less the last few days so I don't know. Maybe in two more months I won't be in pain any more?
I just feel very sad and hopeless now
Oh no, don't feel hopeless!
If it doesn't improve, would you consider switching to formula or exclusively pumping? I don't know how strongly you feel about this. I know with Violet, I was totally committed to nursing without any give. But I've already told myself with #2, I'm going to be easier on myself and not feel guilty if I don't want to nurse as long. Have you considered that? Your mental health is really important and if nursing is not working, it's okay to stop.
I'm sorry laurack. Is it possible that you may have thrush? When I had it, the nipple pain was horrendous.
He doesn't have white in his mouth like Matilda when I got thrush then. Plus I can tell his latch isn't great. And I remember having thrush last time and it was different pain... Like stinging pain? My nipples just feel sore. They are still cracked though better than they were
Also I have a blister on one nipple that isn't going away making feeding on that side more painful.
To be honest at this point the pain is mild but it's still so annoying. I just want to front shower and wear a seatbelt without having to keep repositioning it
I have seen several LCs but haven't paid for one to come to the house yet. I can try that I guess but I probably won't.
I feel like my nipples hurt a little less the last few days so I don't know. Maybe in two more months I won't be in pain any more?
I just feel very sad and hopeless now
Oh no, don't feel hopeless!
If it doesn't improve, would you consider switching to formula or exclusively pumping? I don't know how strongly you feel about this. I know with Violet, I was totally committed to nursing without any give. But I've already told myself with #2, I'm going to be easier on myself and not feel guilty if I don't want to nurse as long. Have you considered that? Your mental health is really important and if nursing is not working, it's okay to stop.
Right now the pain isn't bad enough for me to consider quitting. Maybe a few more bouts of mastitis? Lol.
When I go back to work in a couple weeks I will only be feeding him half as much I guess. Also as others have said his mouth is getting bigger all the time so maybe it will improve slowly
I'm sorry laurack . I was hoping for an easy answer for you too. Hopefully his mouth grows quickly and your nipples feel better really soon. If we can't complain about nipples here, where can we???
If it doesn't improve, would you consider switching to formula or exclusively pumping? I don't know how strongly you feel about this. I know with Violet, I was totally committed to nursing without any give. But I've already told myself with #2, I'm going to be easier on myself and not feel guilty if I don't want to nurse as long. Have you considered that? Your mental health is really important and if nursing is not working, it's okay to stop.
Right now the pain isn't bad enough for me to consider quitting. Maybe a few more bouts of mastitis? Lol.
When I go back to work in a couple weeks I will only be feeding him half as much I guess. Also as others have said his mouth is getting bigger all the time so maybe it will improve slowly
Yes, hopefully it will improve over time! And just think about the ammo this will give you when he's older. William, be kind to your mother. Don't you know you gave me sore nipples for months on end!?
Post by LiveLoveLearn on Jul 10, 2014 15:21:52 GMT -5
I'm sorry That's so frustrating. Our pedi told us the same thing about Autumns lip tie last week and I cried. It's not that you want something wrong, you just want answers. I really hope the nipple pain starts to get better for you!
Emerson Kate, born 38w5d on 4/6/12 at 6:02 p.m., 5 lbs 13 oz and 18 3/4 inches. Lucas Matthew, born 39w5d on 4/11/14 at 8:20 a.m., 7 lbs 4 oz and 20 inches.
oh no! I was hoping this would be the instant cure as well Hopefully it continues to resolve as he gets older and you are pumping more rather than feeding him directly. At least there isn't any issue that would cause problems down the road?