I haven’t slept more than 30 minutes in a row all night. I’ve had to come to the basement to get away from the screaming, though the monitor tells me that F has finally calmed down from this bout of insomnia. I am alone. My right nipple is unspeakably painful from where J bit me a few days ago, to the point that I cannot nurse with it. Don’t you wish you were me?
I take that back about the calming down. High pitched hysterical keening.
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May 25th, 2007 08:08
Ugh, I don’t know what to say except keep repeating how sorry I am. My J. bit me too last night after I fell asleep nursing him so I can relate there. I hope you get a break today or some time on the weekend, some good time alone… perhaps even send the kiddos out with someone and get the house to yourself? It sounds like the only way you’re going to sleep! Thinking peaceful thoughts for you all.
May 25th, 2007 08:29
Any chance J would nurse if you wore a nipple shield to protect your damaged right? This way, at least, you wouldn’t have to worry about engorgement.
May 25th, 2007 08:31
I’m so sorry! I hope those babies quiet down and you can get some sleep. Any respite in sight for the weekend?
May 25th, 2007 08:58
So sorry. That is beyond frustrating. I hope someone can help you out today so you can get a nap or something. Yeah, I’d try the nipple shield so you can heal faster.
May 25th, 2007 09:06
Oh, he’ll nurse. He doesn’t care that I’m gasping in pain. I decided that no one gets the sore nipple and that I’ll pump it until it heals. Meanwhile, it’s lefty, bottle, solids or nothing.
May 25th, 2007 10:59
Have you thought about using Judy again in some capacity or other? Maybe a good nap every day would help. Wish I were there this weekend to help. Plan on my doing babysitting when I’m there. It’s exciting that they are starting to stand on their own.
May 25th, 2007 11:51
Ear plugs? iPod? The image of you retreating to the basement with your sore nipple and the high pitched keening makes my teeth hurt in that sympathetic sleep deprivation way.
I’m sending psychic vibrations of calm to your babies via the wubbulascope.
May 25th, 2007 12:28
See, I skipped the Benadryl last night thinking they were having such a good day they wouldn’t need it. Hahahahaha. Talk about hoisted by one’s own…
May 25th, 2007 19:03
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May 25th, 2007 19:45
Stacie, I didn’t mean to imply that he wouldn’t be willing to nurse off of your injured nipple, I meant would it be possible to wear a shield for a few days so you can recover and still nurse on that side.