So for the past 3 days my milk supply has been drastically reduced. I have no idea why, but today I am getting 1/2 the milk that I normally do, and Abigail is still eating the same amount. So I called lactation services & what gems of wisdom did she have for me today?
Lactation consultant: "Do you have any friends who breastfeed?"
Me: "yes"
Lactation consultant: "Well maybe you could call one of them and ask if you could have some of their milk? You know, don't go on Ebay or anything, but since you know the source..."
Me: "Hmm...I think I'd rather supplement with a little formula before I asked a friend to be my nurse maid"
Was she for real!? Oh yes she was! My goodness, maybe some women would be comfortable casually sharing breastmilk between friends, but that's just not my style.
Her other suggestion was to lay around 24-7 naked with my baby, also naked, and do nothing but nurse & cuddle. That's not as bad, but still...just furthers my point that she is a hippy! A well meaning one, but a hippy just the same.
LOL, sounds like the first 6 weeks of Evan's life for me. I mean the lying around naked. I was so tired, seriously. I mean, you know.
ReplyDeleteUm, some people don't even want to share chapstick. Sharing bodily fluids for your baby? Maybe it * shouldn't * be weird, but it * IS *.