Being a 2nd time Mum, breast feeding should be a breeze for me since I had done it before with Dillion though it was not a 100% success with him as my milk supply was not much to shout about.
I was full of confident that with Damien, I can succeed since there are many success stories of doing it right for the 2nd kid.
I did not bother to bring out my PIS pump since I assume I can latch him direct and need not pump.
I read as much info on breast feeding as I could to prepare myself. I was very sure that this time round I can make it as I would not panic and succumb to giving Formula Milk if he cries.
And also to the extent of not informing my own relatives and friends so that I can have undisturbed time latching him in the ward. Crazy i know.
I WAS SO VERY WRONG! I had over estimated myself!
For 3 days in TMC, Damien slept like no tomorrow, as if he had a sleep debt.
He slept 90% of his time in TMC. When Nurses bring him in to feed, he hardly open his golden mouth.
Nurses helped to wake him up .. he just won't suckle.
I tried and tried .. all day all night.. I just could not get him to latch.
He survived in TMC by syringe-fed glucose from the Nurses. No signs of hunger from him.
I was thankful that he still managed to pee and poo in TMC.
I was so dejected.. I thought by just pinching my nipple and shove into his mouth is so easy preasy.. I was wrong.
Breast feeding takes 2 hands to clap. Problem lies with my dear boy whom have no interest in drinking.
So I went to Parent Craft and TMC to buy Medela Breastshield just minutes before discharge.. Since latching failed.. next best thing is to be a Pumping Cow.
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