Small wins
I really just need somewhere to share this.
My babe was born at 37 weeks and struggled very much to latch when he was born due to being extremely sleepy, jaundiced, and having a first time mom who didn’t know what questions to ask or who to ask them to. He got donor milk in the hospital and formula at home while I pumped/ waited for a milk supply to come in.
I’ve been working with a lactation consultant who is absolutely wonderful and we have made good progress towards me being able to directly breast feed him and pump less. I have been struggling with it a lot and nearly gave up trying about ten times but I’m so glad I didn’t because tonight… my little guy (6 weeks old now) just nursed for comfort for the first time 😭😭😭😭 it’s 0130, he woke up upset (had a bottle an hour ago, so I know he’s not truly hungry) and I just popped him on and he suckled himself to sleep.
This means so much to me that he’s able to find comfort in nursing and doesn’t always find it frustrating and transactional!!
Anyway, hoping some moms here can understand the excitement here