MEGAN & PRECIOUS BABY COOPER
HOW DID YOU FIND KELLYE AND MILK & MOM?
I was referred to The Woodlands Tongue Tie Center by Kammie Bowen, RN at Nativiti Family Birth Center. She was doing a home visit after Cooper’s birth, and she noticed I was having trouble breastfeeding. We met Kellye during our consultation at the dentist office.
HOW WAS YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH MILK & MOM? SHARE YOUR STORY.
Our breastfeeding journey had a some highs and quite a few lows, but we wouldn’t be where we are today without Kellye. Breastfeeding was rough from the start. After his first feed when he was born, I already had blood blisters on my nipples. We continued to nurse every 2-3 hours, which just meant more and more damage to my nipples. By the time we met Kellye when Cooper was 5 days old, I already had so much damage on one nipple that I had to solely feed on one breast and pump on the damaged breast. Since we were feeding on only one breast that meant I was getting more damaged quicker on my good breast. It got to a point where I had to exclusively pump so I could heal enough so when Cooper got his tongue/lip tie revision, I could breastfeed him again. With the help and support of Kellye, I was able to heal and learn how to latch Cooper properly in time for his procedure. She supported me so much emotionally, and she taught me so much about breastfeeding and healing. Since his revision, I have been exclusively breastfeeding with no issues at all. He even latched on immediately after bottle feeding for 2 weeks. She taught us plenty of exercises and stretches to do with him throughout the day in order to strengthen his tongue and suck. Cooper has become a pro at breastfeeding, and I am so proud of us for sticking to it and getting through those hard days. I can’t thank Kellye enough for all that she has done for us and our breastfeeding journey.
WHAT WOULD YOU TELL OTHER MOMS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTY OR STRESS IN THEIR NURSING JOURNEY?
Don’t give up! It does get better! Everyday tell yourself that you’re a great mom and you’re doing everything you can for your baby. Don’t beat yourself up. It’s hard for everybody. You just have to get through those hard days in order to get to those beautiful days. One day you will be a breastfeeding pro!
A note from Kellye: Let me know if you have any questions here! I am happy to help. Take a look at the next success story! HANNAH & PRECIOUS BABY RALLEN