Flick and I ambulated to the nearby pharmacy to pick up a few things this evening after we got home. Her feet have been really swollen and moving around is one way to help bring down the swelling. On our list was a script for painkillers, stool softeners and Vitamin D drops. The latter is for baby to prevent rickets, as northeners tend to get less sunshine than we think, so our bodies don't manufacture enough by themselves.
When we came back, one of the midwives from our practice had come to see us. She chastised Flick for going out at all, and confined her to the bed. Her suggestions for breastfeeding were very helpful and we tried a position that wasn't suggested to us by any of the nurses at the hospital. Flick's milk hasn't come in yet, but the midwife told us all the things that will accompany its arrival: being emotional, light fever, feeling hot. The baby fed a bit on formula using the lactation aid, but we're trying not to use it as much as possible.
Transitioning from a lying-down position to a reclined or upright position is extremely painful for Flick at the moment. But anytime she needs to feed the baby or go to the bathroom, she has to get up. Our plan tomorrow is to have Flick stay in bed as much as possible. I'm bringing her food (that her Mom has very helpfully prepared in our kitchen) and much water (to help her milk come in). We also brought the glider into our bedroom so she can nurse comfortably.
Mary, our regular midwife, will be back to see us on Wednesday.
So glad you guys are home with your adorable babe!! Flick, have youl learned the side lying nursing position? No need to get out of bed!! fewer transitions!! Sending you much love as you ease into parenthood. Well, maybe ease isn't the right word. Tumble headlong?
ReplyDeleteLove the side by side nursing in bed especially late at night or very early in the morning when mommy is exhausted.
ReplyDeleteFast recovery and lots of mazeltov to you all!