Thursday, July 25, 2013

Bottle Feeding at the Breast

Went to a third appointment with a second Oral Surgeon who thinks a third surgeon (in Lehi--who has laser) might help.  It will not help the structure trouble--his jaws simply do not match up.  It would help the tight upper lip tie and possible tongue tie.
School has started leaving me home with a three year old and a baby.  Even turning him around, he manages to get his sticky fingers or toes around the pumping cords.
Occasionally, like yesterday morning or during the night, he will latch and suckle and I love these moments.  I end up using breast compression (which he hates--but loves the "free milk") which only last for a few minutes longer but I cherish these moments.
This past week it has been hard to have milk come in that I do not have time to pump.  Little guy can be crying and milk can be flowing but he will have none of it!
I often silently pray, "teach me how to parent another way!"


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