Trying to figure things out…

I wanted to write this down so that I could maybe try to figure out what’s going on.  I thought this would be helpful if I talk to the LC again.  I would appreciate any suggestions…

Weds (4/2) – I get a terribly plugged duct in the afternoon/evening.  LOTS of pumping. I am unable to clear it and go to bed.
Thurs (4/3) – It is flowing freely in the morning and things are better(ish) all day. happy happy joy joy  Normal pumping (5x)
Fri – It is lumpy, owey and slow-flowing again. I attributed it to swelling from Weds.  Took ibuprofen.  Normal pumping (5x)
Sat & Sun – Both sides are lumpy all weekend, but no huge “back-up” like Weds.  I think I’m being sensitive.  Supply normal to slightly low  Weekend pumping (3-4x) 
Yesterday – It still has a somewhat lumpy feel, but much “smaller” feeling (like it is giving).  My supply is about 1/3 what it usually is on that side.  I’m talking <1 ounce after 3+ hours.  Around 7 pm I notice that the “bad” boob has turned red and blotchy.  I fret that it is getting infected, but it isn’t sore, so I don’t worry too much.  One extra pumping (6x)
This morning – Quinn nursed very well from the “bad” side.  When I pumped, I got over 2 ounces (a lot considering she nursed from that side) from the bad side… and only 1 1/4 ounces from the good side that she didn’t nurse from.  I would expect at least 2 ounces from the side she didn’t nurse from.

What the hell?  Every time I think things are fixed, there is some kind of relapse.  I was going to call the LC again today.  (Yay for free help lines)  What would I say, though?  I have a large number of weird things to report, but the #1 issue (supply on left side) seems fine this AM.

Could I have over-pumped and injured myself further at some point here?

I got a migraine yesterday.  Migraine may be related to hormones.  Hormones are related to milk supply.  Could I possibly attribute yesterday’s terrible supply to a combo of hormones and sludgy milk?  I didn’t drink much water yesterday.

I’m mentally preparing myself for weaning, but I want to be the one to do it (or Quinn to do it), I don’t want it thrust upon us.

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One Response to Trying to figure things out…

  1. hope says:

    The weaning wouldn’t be by choice, per se, I just don’t have any milk and thus there isn’t anything to remove. More in a new post that I am writing…

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