Just need to vent

[MARY1616]

So things have been crazy this week for the whole family. Unfortunately I have not been making enough milk so I have to supplement every feeding. The dr, says he is a BIG boy so this thing happens. Anyway I finally went to my family dr.(big mistake)for my disc and he told me that he thinks I tore my rotator cuff. That is so crazy because I have injured myself before and I know why my shoulder hurts. I am going to the orthopedic on tues and I may have to stop nursing in order to take the proper medication. I will keep you posted, and I hope everyone is well!!

 

[morris]

mary i am so so sorry! what a week you have had. i am not surprised if you cannot quite manage to feed such a big big baby - try not to feel bad about that. but it must be very tiring. perhaps your milk supply will catch up in another week. also, maybe the orthopedic guy will have a different idea or give you another option of meds to take that you can take while nursing. ask for alternatives - you never know. how did you injure your shoulder? or is it what was thought to be a disc is instread the shoulder?

please take good care and vent anytime.

 

[shopaholic]

Vent here anytime! Doctors are often clueless on injuries, have you seen a physical therapist or chiropractor? Also, have you checked with a a lactation consultant regarding the nursing?

 

[MARY1616]

I injured my neck during delivery of my 1st ds. The disc bulges onto the nerve that effects my shoulder. I am going to continue to nurse unitl I go to the dr. on tues and see if there are any alterna6tive meds I could take. The ped. thinks that my supply will catch up in a week or so also. He is such a big eater. Andrew nurses for 15 mins. each side and than takes a 3 oz. bottle, and eats every 3 hrs. I know my supply is in because I am leaking. (oh the joys of breastfeeding)I am not willing to give up yet so we will see on tues. I did regret not nursing my 1st but he would not wait at all so it was harder.

 

[CurlyQtee]

Oh Mary I'm sorry to hear that! Hope all goes well. How much does your cutie pie weigh?!?!? I can't believe how much he eats. Soooo cute!