For Jals
Well, I have said it before. Breast feeding is effing hard. It's been a struggle on both counts. And this one is especially for Jals, to draw on when she becomes a mom herself. You don't want to take chances with my memory.
Of prime importance. Fluids fluids fluids. I can not express this enough. During Dew, I was a starved desert. Cos I was foolish enough not to know this. During S, 4 litres of water saved the day. Yes, I needed to relieve myself every half hour. But that's a small compensation for filled breasts.
Latching. Or successful latching. Read all about it. Again. And again. And again. The hold. The positions. Everything. Thankfully D was a pro from day one. But S. boy he gave me hell. A full 2 months of it. He still goes off track occasionally. But keep correcting from the very beginning, no matter how many attempts it takes.
Do what you think is right. Fight for it if needed. A mother does know best. Esp her child. You may feel overwhelmed at the beginning. But stick by it.
Household help. Hmmmm. Do I really need to say anything about this? ;D 2 perfect characters that we had ... Could go for a book in itself. Look back and laugh. But dealing with it when you are in your post-partum blues is quite another ball game.again, stick to what you think is correct. If any doubts, check with a doctor.
Rest. I cannot emphasise this enough. Take the break, you deserve it. And need it completely. Let Ma/Vlyma/s carry the baby as much as possible, and you take care if yourself. That's what both the baby and you need right now.
Medicines. Doctor prescribed - follow to the T. Ayurveda - on your comfort level. Ma will understand and come to terms with it. After giving you a big piece of her mind, though. And well wishers, don't even bother.
Do go in for the massages and bath though. Not for medical reasons, if any does exist. But it's a great stress reliever.
More when my memory comes back. Right now, robot-mode on.
Love
G
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