Sunday, February 1, 2009

The Theys

Sometimes The Theys get it right. And sometimes they get it wrong.

Here is one of my experiences.

1. The Theys say if it hurts during breastfeeding then you're doing it wrong.

I thought The Theys were C-R-A-Z-Y when they told me this. C would do okay for a few days and then it was like his tongue was made out of sandpaper! It's much better now. I'm not sure what changed. Maybe his mouth grew. Or maybe my boobs have lost all feeling and are permanently damaged. No, that one can't be it, because every once in a while C will roll my nipple around on the roof of his mouth like a Skittle. That hurts.

I have to mostly agree with The Theys on this one. Breastfeeding does get better after awhile. Of course I hold the right to revisit this topic the next time C cracks my girls.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

go to--

http://www.nxtbook.com/
nxtbooks/lamaze/2008/

maybe the last 3 pages cover your situation--if not

just a thought, but works for many--when things are not ok--gently put your finger in the corner of Courtlands mouth--make him gently release--start over--continue doing this until he does it right--might not work, but he will most likely co-operate--you should not be in pain--he'll get the idea

Anonymous said...

finally! something i used to do that was RIGHT! What she just said!! It works and i used to do that!!! You know! When nipples were made out of wood.

Anonymous said...

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A baby asked God, 'They tell me you are sending me to earth tomorrow, but how am I going to live there being so small and helpless?' God said, 'Your angel will be waiting for you and will take care of you.'

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At that moment there was much peace in Heaven, but voices from Earth could be heard and the child hurriedly asked, 'God, if I am to leave now, please tell me my angel's name.'

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