Category Archives: breast pumping

Motherlove Nipple Cream Review

As I posted yesterday, my nipples took a beating from C’s barracuda nursing style.  I was desperate for some relief.  After reading up on some customer reviews of several products, I decided to try Motherlove Nipple Cream.  I liked that it had all-natural ingredients – and that it didn’t smell like lanolin.  I hated that smell!

It was like a miracle cream for my nipples.  By the time it arrived, I had started exclusively pumping but still had cracking and bleeding from the damage C did.  I used it before and after each pumping and within a few days, everything was healed up.  I continue to use it after pumping and haven’t experienced any soreness.

I’d definitely recommend it!

(Note: I have not been compensated in any way for this review.)

Which Nursing Style Does Your Baby Have?

According to WhatToExpect.com, there’s the Barracuda, the Excited Ineffective, the Procrastinator, the Gourmet and the Rester.

C is definitely a barracuda.  He attacks his food like it’s going outta style.  It’s no wonder my nipples couldn’t take it.  By his second week of life, I had already decided to exclusively pump (EP).

To this day, the kid attacks his bottles.  It’s a good thing I’m EPing, or I may have needed reconstructive breast surgery by now.

What nursing style does your baby have?

Breastfeeding is the Best Diet Ever!

This afternoon I had my two-week doctor appointment to check on my cesarean incision.  I was worried about stepping on the scale at the doctor’s office, because I inevitably weigh more there than I do at home.  Admittedly, I kept my shoes on so that if the result wasn’t favorable I could blame it on that. ;)  However(!), I lost 22 pounds!!!!  I am SO excited.  The most activity I have been able to do in the past 13 days since C’s delivery is going on a couple of slow walks and running a few brief errands around town.  Therefore, I have come to the conclusion that breastfeeding is simply the best diet ever.

I am hungry ALL. THE. TIME.  Way hungrier than I was at any point in my pregnancy.  (Okay, except for the few times that I was ravenous.)  Yet, I’m dropping weight so quickly.  I love it!

Here’s to hoping that the weight loss will continue to come easily, especially as I heal and am able to become more active.

A Bottle Dilemma

Since I purchased the Philips Avent Isis breast pump, I also decided to go with the Avent bottles.  While I love how easy they are to use (and convenient, considering the pump is the same brand), C seems to be swallowing a lot of air.  It breaks my heart when he gets his “gas cry” after eating.  I want to make it go away!  I read about Tommee Tippee bottles, which are supposedly great for breastfeeding and gassy babies.  I ordered them through Amazon Prime and they should be here on Wednesday – I wish they’d get here even sooner!

Have you tried Tommee Tippee bottles?  Have you found any secrets for helping your gassy baby?