My, how things change!

[Ruby Sneakers]

Bit of a sook here...

Before and all the way through my pregnancy the idea of BF was, I'm sad to say now, really daunting and a bit weird..... But I was going to give it a go for DDs sake....

4 weeks in... I'm loving it! And am facing some issues now that may possibly lead to us stopping and I honestly am so upset at the thought....

Even though I bought bottles and everything JIC during my pregnancy because I didn't seen bf happening and I Sussed out the best formulas to try if need be....

I don't want to!!!! :'(

My boobs are so so sore and I just don't want to even think about it anymore

[Sheer Bliss]

that you are loving it and bugger that there are problems!!! Is it mastitis/blocked ducts/cracks? For cracks/over-use - lol, wool fat is GREAT for healing, as is hand expressing a little milk onto your nipple and lots of air-drying. Hope it eases soon so you can continue!

[A mothers love]

Keep up the good work, I know women who have suffered nip pain for 6 weeks chin up it does get better!!!!

I'm still going strong at 8 months and loving it, except when she bites that hurts like hell lol

[em1984]

well done, such a lovely story to hear WHat sort of issues are you having hun? I had a really hard time for the first 6 or so weeks, then all of the sudden one day it just clicks and starts working and all the issues are like a tiny blip on the radar. The persitance is soooo worth it, there were many times I considered chucking it all in especially with the toe curling pain I experienced (bleeding nipples etc), I was literally in tears over the pain! Keep talking about it, utilise advice and use the services of thee ABA or lactation consultant if you need to!!

[Ruby Sneakers]

The sore boobs I'm pretty sure is thrush - been treating for a week and i recon it's getting worse but I am facing some unrelated health concerns which may result in me being on medication unsafe for breastfeeding for a while

Hydrogel pads - I've seen these and actually have a sample in my drawer, is this safe to use if I do have nipple thrush does anyone know??

We have been going so ace with the bf and the nipple/boob issues have only been happening this week but on top of everything else.... Grrrrrrrrrr!!!! After the bloody sh1t pregnancy I was supposed to be allowed to enjoy this bit!!!! *sigh*

[A mothers love]

Ha ha I know what you mean **** pregnancy ****ter birth brilliant boobies and brilliant baby. Not good re your health issue could you try expressing so bubs can still have mums milk for a bit.

Have you been to the gp re nips?? I never had thrush etc but the sore nips oh my boy it used to make me cry

[Ruby Sneakers]

Expressing - unfortunately no it will be quite a long treatment of this unsafe medication if I do need it so it wouldnt be feezible

I saw my midwife last week about a super painful let down and she mentioned thrush, I didnt think much of it til my nipples started to feel hurty so seeing her again later today and making an appointment for the gp too....

My main issue is I don't want DD to get it in her mouth or on her bottom, i can deal with it but I'd hate her to be in pain

[em1984]

Chances are if it's thrush bubba already has it, from what I know you'd both need to be treated anyway. Funnily enough, I got thrush just after we finished breastfeeding and OMG it was painful!! I can't imagine how much worse it woud have been if ds had of still been feeding. BUT I just used one of those thrush creams and it cleared up within a few days. I'd be making a doc or lactation consultant appointment and go from there. ABA will definitely be able to help as well