Wednesday, May 23, 2007 Boobies, not just for breakfast My modest b-cups increased to a c-cup almost instantly with the appearance of two pinks lines. Midway through the 2nd trimester, the d-cup was calling my name. My breast feeding boobs, a mighty double D. That's a tag I never thought I'd see on a bra of mine. I was lucky that my colostrum came in weeks before I gave birth so I was able to breast feed Olivia within minutes of her birth. She was a champ (I call her boobie champ, she's going to hate me for that some day) from the beginning. She had a great latch and a strong little jaw. It was me that needed to learn. She was so tiny next to my gigantic boob, I was scared I was going to suffocate her. I was only in the hospital for 24hrs before being discharged and that first feeding at home caused quite a few tears. She went 6hrs before I could get her to latch on properly. I think I cried even more tears of relief when she finally did feed. She did the same thing the next day, went 6hrs without a proper latch. Besides leaving her hungry and me frustrated, it beat the shit out of my nipples. Both of them were left with nasty blood blisters that caused a fair amount of pain for a week or so. About 72hrs after giving birth my milk came in. Nobody had told me that my boobs would turn into rocks in a matter of hours. They must have weighed at least 10lb each and felt like they were stuffed with hard boiled eggs. For the first 48hrs after my milk came in, she would only latch on the right. My poor left boob just kept getting bigger, harder and so effing sore. I finally broke down and rented a hospital pump. One pump and she took the left, I think it had just gotten to hard for her. Since I had the pump for 10 days, I pumped a bit each day to store in the freezer. If anybody wants a boobie juice blender drink, come on over. My gigantic boobs could probably feed a set of triplets. Sometimes I feel bad for my poor girl - she'll pull off because she's choking a bit and I'll see my boob spraying milk in about 5 different directions. I know that too much milk is better than not enough but still, a happy medium would be nice. The longer I do this, the smarter my boobs get. She still likes the right one better so when I feed on the right, the left one leaks like crazy. When she does latch on the left, the right one doesn't leak cause I guess it knows it's going to get drained soon anyway. Who knew boobs were smart? Kinda makes me wonder what's wrong with Pamela And@erson? I'm hoping things keep going well because I'd like to breast feed her for at least the first 6 months. We'll see what happens once the teeth come in. So far I'm pretty happy with breast feeding. I never really liked my boobs or cared for them in a sexual manner so it's nice that they finally have a purpose. To reward you for having to read so much crap about my boobs, the most beautiful smile I've ever seen... posted by Just another Jenny @ 10:34 PM   15 Comments: At 11:03 PM,  twolinesonastick said… What a cute little smile :)   At 12:04 AM,  donna said… I remember that engorgement. I used to say it would be like trying to suck on the bottom of a dinner plate. Glad you got it all under control. Nursing can be the most stressful thing, even moreso than the lack of sleep. At least it was for me. You are doing so great! And she's beautiful!   At 12:30 AM,  statia said… The first time they smile, man, it's the best. The Mini, when he's not all pissed off at night, because night time will kill him, and you can't tell him otherwise, he's all smiles all the time. I love it.   At 1:23 AM,  Em said… So beautiful. My boobs have gradually gone down and it has been three weeks since I stopped breasfteeding.   At 8:19 AM,  TeamWinks said… She does have a beautiful smile! Glad to hear things are going so well in the bf department. :-)   At 9:06 AM,  JennyK said… Great smile. And the boob thing will all even out. If she continues to prefer the right one, it will continue to produce more and the left one will figure it out and produce less -- or you can keep pumping from it and build up your stash. I hope you've found some relief from the blisters -- those things hurt SO bad. Good luck getting to your 6 month goal. Don't fret about the teeth too much -- most babies learn how to bf without biting (or you could have a kid like mine who didn't even get teeth until 11 months....)   At 9:34 AM,  Flygirl said… Pump and store from the left one! You'll have such a stash and eventually you can get someone else to feed her and get a full night's sleep. How wonderful! I guess because of my situation, I don't get engorged although there always seems to be enough to feed her. And believe it or not I don't leak at all! Weird huh? Anyway, she is so adorable. Love the smiles. The smiles make the cries not seem so bad. :)   At 11:02 AM,  Anonymous said… What a little sweetheart! Too cute. -elliesam   At 1:29 PM,  Jenny said… First--she is beautiful! Second-I can totally relate! Chloe gulps down as much as she can and when she pulls off to get some air, I spray right in her face! I too have pumped just to relieve engorgement because she is such a champ feeder!   At 8:10 PM,  Jaimie said… Wow, she is gorgeous! You have me scared! I have been frightened of what would happen with my breasts since before I got pregnant. I have always planned on breastfeeding. I figured that is what they are there for, but I am starting to get freaked out about. I started out at a DD and I don't where I will end up. I have been concerned about how I will work out not killing the little baby with the giant boob. I hope I can get these things worked out quickly because I will only have 6-8 weeks off of work! How big is your beautiful Olivia these days?   At 9:52 PM,  Mony said… Hello beautiful!   At 7:03 AM,  Stilla Momma said… Hey boobie girllllllllllllll! ;) Does that milk taste good little sweetie? :)   At 3:34 PM,  Lut C. said… Look at that broad smile! Lovely!   At 6:09 PM,  Ladybug Ann said… J, That is a beautiful smile! Hang in there with the BF, it sounds like you're doing well. As for teeth, you can teach them to not bite. C gummed me a few times, I would pinch her nose. She quickly figured out that if she bites=can't breathe=no food. Her tooth came through this weekend and she hasn't bitten me.   At 8:21 PM,  Gemini Girl said… Just wanted to send you a quick note to let you know that a few weeks ago I googled ivf or sometihng in that nature and found your blog- then I found cyclesista-I could not be happier! Thanks for introducing me to this wonderful world of women- it has been quite the support lately! Your daughter is adorable- she looks like mommy!   Post a Comment << Home