"Nursing Strike"

okay for real I have never heard of such a thing as a "nursing strike" have you? Mariah has decided she doesn't want to nurse... La Lech League has a forum up about this and they call it a nursing strike they say that some babies all of a sudden refuse to nurse for several different reasons :

Nursing strikes happen for many reasons. They are almost always a temporary reaction to an external factor, although sometimes their cause is never determined. Here are some of the most common triggers of nursing strikes:

• You've changed your deodorant, soap, perfume, lotion, etc. and you smell "different" to your baby.
• You've been under stress (such as having extra company, traveling, moving, dealing with a family crisis).
• Your baby or toddler has an illness or injury that makes nursing uncomfortable (an ear infection, a stuffy nose, thrush, a cut in the mouth).
• Your baby has sore gums from teething.
• You've recently changed your nursing patterns (started a new job, left the baby with a sitter more than usual, put off nursing because of being busy, etc.).
• You reacted strongly when your baby bit you, and the baby was frightened.

I think she is on strike because of her teeth and she bit once and i cried and then she cried so now she is afraid to nurse ugghhh. This just reminds me how sensitive babies are.

The good news is that this usually don't last long ... so i have been pumping at her feeding times to prevent engorgement , keep up my milk supply and have milk to give her when she is hungry ( i have been getting 10 oz every time i pump) .

Cant wait till this little strike is over

Nuk bottles are pretty good well she likes them anyway

Safety First double electronic pump my new best friend 

If yall have an tips or advise about what i can do to get her nursing again please i would love the help!! 

Breastfeeding

 Okay ladies! breastfeeding has to be  one of the best things about being a mommy in my opinion its just so rewarding to actually be the source of your babies  nutrients and food, to able to see your baby growing healthy and strong and its all due to the milk that you are producing its like wow God is amazing! The Biggest thing that has helped me during my breastfeeding journey would have to be the setting. Iv learned that being in a quiet room with dim lights, everything i need close by (snacks,blankets,paper towels, pillows ect.) and a comfy couch or chair has made breastfeeding a breeze. And i know its hard to do that when your out in about, but when your home i highly recommend setting a place up just for that its helped so much for me and for baby. It also gives you time to just stop and rest for a little while. Stop cleaning and washing and doing everything else and just sit in peace and quiet for 30 min and enjoy holding your precious one.I keep my milk up by Making sure I eat..alot dont worry about gaining weight because you will burn it off , but when you eat 3 meals a day and snacks in between thats what keeps your milk supply up.  Of course eat healthy and drink lots of water. Iv also heard that having skin on skin contact with mommy and baby helps produce milk so before you give baby a bath  try having some skin on skin time,but the thing that helps the most is breastfeeding. Its fine to pump but the more baby  feeds on the breast the more milk you will produce  its like your body knows if its the baby or a pump.  If your having soreness and dryness try not using soap on your breast it keeps it from drying out also try using a natural oil like coconut oil, olive oil , grape seed oil ect. when you get out of the shower it softens the skin and adds moisture. Make sure baby is latched on to the whole nipple if not unlatch and try again. We were made to breastfeed so take your time and be patient.


 p.s this nursing cover saved my life!!