Today when I left Mina with Meme, I cried. When I pumped, I cried. When I looked at her picture just a few moments ago- I teared up... I guess I miss her.
When it is time to pump, I usually think of her- the smell and feel of her skin, her smile, the way she looks at me out of the corner of her eye and grins when it is time to eat... This time it made me cry-
Of course after I had a chance to relax and remind myself that pumping is a way I can give more of myself to her, I had to laugh a little- it is not often that a person has liquid flowing out of 4 separate places at once.
Friday Mina has her next set of immunizations. I was not there for her first ones (thankfully) but I am the sole comfort this time. UGG. However, I have recently read in more than one publication that breastfeeding during immunizations can make the pain response in infants lower. I am seriously considering asking Dr. Pennington if I may breastfeed during the proceedure. At first I thought "I don't want my boob hanging out in front of those people- but after reading about the distinct drop in pain reaction (one study said 84%) I decided my modesty is going to have to take one for the team.
Besides, I bet they have seen plenty of boobs in their time.
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