I'm just sharing because I am a bit stressed out and upset.
My third child is just 16 weeks. He'll be my last for sure. He's gorgeous
I really really enjoy feeding and it's one of the best things about being a mum of a newborn and to be doing it all over again is a dream.
The problem.
Just over a week ago I got taken into hospital with a quinsy (abscess behind tonsil). I had to stay overnight and have drugs. Thankfully DS took a few bottles (I sourced a couple of haberman feeders before DS was born for those "just in case" moments and thankfully he is an absolute angel baby) and I went back to feeding as soon as I could so that I could continue. I was so scared after 36 hours that my milk was going because the pump was just not stimulating the same although for the first 12-24 hours I had more milk than he drank.
I have a feeling that the quinsy has reoccurred or is getting bigger and my biggest fear is another set back with the breast feeding. I might even need surgery and I'm not sure how big a hurdle it will be to continue feeding.
I am praying that I am not robbed of feeding him and would like to continue until somewhere near his first birthday. If anyone can pray or send some positive vibes I'd really appreciate it. I really don't need to hear anymore of "the bottle won't hurt him" when I feel so strongly about wanting to breastfeed.
Thanks for listening.
Poppet
