Barefeet in High Heels

Mini #2 was crying because he was hungry.

I picked him up and sarcastically asked Mini #1 if he wanted to feed him.

"I can't feed him. I don't have boobs. I have nipples."

Men, avert your eyes.  It's about to get interesting.

In keeping with the theme of boobs and leakage, I've decided to offer one of my nursing favorites for this Friday.

Lansinoh Disposable Nursing Pads

These things are amazing.  They're like mini diapers for your nipples.  Ultra thin, so they don't show up like giant nipples under your shirts, and they wick moisture away from your body so you don't chafe.

Yes boys, if you're still here, nipples can chafe.  Hurts like heck.

They come in individually wrapped packages, so you can throw them in your diaper bag and never worry about them getting wet.

They're also are slightly contoured so it's not like trying to get a flat piece of material to wrap around a spherical object.

More expensive than the Gerber brand, but well worth the money.  I've actually washed these before and they come out all fluffy and full, but never break open.  The inside of them is similar to what's inside a diaper, so it doesn't leak out unless you are REALLY leaking (and probably not feeding your child).  

Fabulous!

We were eating supper and Mini #2 started crying, and rooting around my shoulder.

I asked, "What are you looking for bubba?"

Mini #1 answered for him.

"He wants yours boob."

Thanks kid.

You know how if you don't do something for a while, the horrors of it begin to diminish?

Yea, that just happened to me.

Mini #1 was breastfed for about a year.  The kid was eating so much by 10 months that there was no way for mom to keep up full-time.  After a couple of months feeding only twice a day, I completely cut him off at 13 months.   

And then I quit.  For 2 years.  And now suddenly, I've been thrust back into the woes of breast pads, bras with open flaps, and leakage.  Yes, leakage.

Now, I know this all sounds absolutely fabulous (insert sarcasm here), but I have to say, I love it.  No lugging bottles, and water, and formula everywhere you go.  It's always the perfect temperature and always readily available.  All this translates to a much shorter time that you're awake at night.

   

For anyone who hasn't experienced breastfeeding, it's been one of the most wonderful things for my family.  Please note that I said for "my family".  Breastfeeding is not for everyone.  I am a very open person and the only reason I don't breastfeed in absolute public all the time is because I'm one of those people that don't want to make others feel awkward.

And speaking of awkward...one of my favorite moments at the hospital happened when the lactation consultant came to visit.

And the only people in the room were me, Mini #2 (of course), Engineering Man, and...

...Engineering Man's brother and best friend.

AHAHAHAHAHA

I loved it, and was giddy as the lactation consultant and I discussed nipples, latching, colostrum, and mastitis, just to name a few things.

What about you?  Any great stories about breastfeeding?  If you haven't had the opportunity to, any questions/worries?

Tell me all about it!

   

crying baby...pain

nursing bras...oh yea, that's sexy (insert sarcastic tone here)

frozen peas...yes, please

breast pump...excuse me, but those go where?

nipple cream...sounds hilarious until you need it; then it's God's blessing

rapido/lento...yep, that's spanish for rapid/slow nipples

slow nipples...*giggle*

hungry baby in public...awkward turtle

ear, shoulder, hip...good line for eating

good latch...um, latch where?

rooting...eating my shoulder

nipple confusion...sorry kiddo, no milk coming out of daddy's

Feel free to add any...