The Big "breastmilk" Dip

When Ayinde was in the NICU, at my highest peak, I was pumping almost 64 oz. of milk per day. Imagine my horror as I was pumping in the hospital so I could feed Ayinde with a syringe (he was too weak to nurse) and could BARELY eek out 2 oz. I thought I was seeing things. Then I went into a panic again and started getting depressed about giving my baby formula because I couldn’t produce enough milk. Then I remembered that I was a part of a strong breastfeeding network. I pulled out my handy, dandy cell phone that has long been disconnected but still serves as a portable telephone directory and strolled down and saw Nikia. Spirit said to give her a call. Thank God she answered. Nikia calmed my fears of my milk drying up in 2 days (can you imagine? I’m such a drama queen). She gave me the facts. I had nursed my first child for 5 years and had been an aggressive pumper when Ayinde was in the hospital. So according to Nikia, “my ductal highway system,” was in great shape and I would be able to resume my milk supply quickly. BIG EXHALE……..breastfeeding Ayinde is SO important to me and so good for him. I thank God for my knowledgeable Mocha sisters! After spending the day chugging down swigs of Fenugreek, pumping every 2-3 hours and a change in my “mindset,” my milk was flowing again. And, ironically, Ayinde starting refusing the syringe and requesting the breast again. Milk was squirting all over the place and dripping all out of his mouth. To God be the Glory!

Affirmations

Ayinde’s lungs are strong and clear – Now!
Ayinde is healthy and whole – Now!
Ayinde is breastfeeding on demand – Now!
Ayinde is at home with his family – Now!
Ayinde sleeps deeply and peacefully – Now!

Ayinde is getting better in this photo. He's playing with the oxygen tent they tried to use on him.