It's a bumpy ride

Out and about in Mueller Park

Since we've been home from hospital, it's been a roller coaster ride with breastfeeding. Last Thursday I attended the SJOG (St John of God) Parents Group for newborns where Mary Ann helped me select the correct size flanges for my Medela double breast pump (the size that comes with the kit was causing damage). Then Friday I celebrated our 5th wedding anniversary with a home visit from my lactation consultant where Sam successfully nursed with the nipple shield! Unfortunately over the weekend I got a blocked pore on my left nipple and went to the SJOG Breastfeeding Clinic on Monday to have it drained. On Tuesday we were visited by the Child Health Care Nurse for Sam's 1 week follow-up and was told she would be a more efficient sucker once she gained more weight. At this point I am breastfeeding, giving Sam expressed milk, next topping up her up with formula, and then pumping. I have never been more exhausted in my entire life!