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When do the sore
nipples go!!!
My lil man is a week old tomorrow - im determined to ex bf him if i can In the day he feeds every 1.5 - 2.5 hrs but come evening he is constantly on the breast which makes me very sore....is my milk supply lower at this time as he seems so settled in the day...just seems in the evening he wants to be latched on from 7pm til midnight....i wouldnt mind but after a few hrs i could cry when hes latching on as they hurt so bad - does it get easier - i need a light at the end of the tunnel
kim xxx
My lil man is a week old tomorrow - im determined to ex bf him if i can In the day he feeds every 1.5 - 2.5 hrs but come evening he is constantly on the breast which makes me very sore....is my milk supply lower at this time as he seems so settled in the day...just seems in the evening he wants to be latched on from 7pm til midnight....i wouldnt mind but after a few hrs i could cry when hes latching on as they hurt so bad - does it get easier - i need a light at the end of the tunnel
kim xxx
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I found the open air thing and a nipple cream really helped. (When lo was 1 week old i actually ate my lunch with my boobs out - hubby thought it was hilarious! Having a baby just takes away all your dignity lol)
I would say it actually took me 4 weeks or so (not saying it's the same for everyone!) to completely get the hang of bf - but it really is worth it. The soreness does go I promise xx
Oh, and for airing boobs, breast shells are the best thing that has happened to me since Peter's birth! No good at night but a god send during the day.