tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102141287849407838.post1018117569760536392..comments2023-10-28T08:22:06.196+01:00Comments on Analytical Armadillo: Share your experience - Lisa D's StoryAnalytical Armadillo IBCLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03829027807809292649noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102141287849407838.post-31852560127495290752010-12-30T18:28:15.313+00:002010-12-30T18:28:15.313+00:00My pleasure!
Yes, more support would definitely ...My pleasure! <br /><br />Yes, more support would definitely have made a massive difference. Basically, I told the HV that I thought my supply was low and her immediate response was "top up with formula", including a recommendation for which brand to use!! In retrospect, my latch must have been wrong (cracked nipples, Jack had bad wind, frequent feeding and seeming hungry in between feeds, etc.) so a little help would have gone a long way. Also, and I didn't figure this out until baby #3, I get a very painful letdown sensation during the first couple of weeks. Some women get tingling or pins and needles, but I experienced very sharp, toe-curling pain that would go away as soon as the baby got the milk flowing. It only lasted two weeks, and only happened during letdown. So it also would have been useful to know that some women can have pain like this during letdown that might not be due to latching problems - and more importantly, that it was pain that would go away!Mrs Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15147175498383609023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102141287849407838.post-91835715367487839142010-12-30T17:00:59.944+00:002010-12-30T17:00:59.944+00:00Thanks for sharing your story Lisa :)
Looking bac...Thanks for sharing your story Lisa :)<br /><br />Looking back now, do you feel if you had got better support with Jack they could have helped you resolve the pain etc? Was "top up" the only suggestion/support you received?<br /><br />It's fantastic you went on to breastfeed two subsequent babies and you are definitely right to be proud - I know a lot of mums are put off from trying again if they have such a hard first experience.<br /><br />AAAnalytical Armadillo IBCLChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03829027807809292649noreply@blogger.com