Breastfeeding Chronicles, Part 3

It has been one week since Hugh Oser D.D.S diagnosed Cora with a class 3 lip and tongue tie and performed the laser surgery.  It was a very quick procedure, just 10 minutes in the waiting room for us.  The first two days were extremely difficult and I worried it had made things worse.  Turns out she's in pain, go figure, and she has to relearn how to use the muscles in her mouth and jaw properly.  Poor girl.  Sunday we started seeing some improvement.  She was no longer clicking when she nursed which means she wasn't taking in as much air. Since then we have only been getting better.  Nursing is actually enjoyable.  I can't believe I said that, up until now it has been very difficult and something I have had to work so hard for.  She isn't crying as often, throwing up as much, and is all around a much more pleasant baby.  Her latch is so much better and I am feeling zero discomfort. She has had extended periods where she is awake, alert, and happy.  I am so thankful for this solution. I am thankful my baby girl isn't hurting anymore.  

My Happy Baby
I do have to continue doing some stretching for the areas that were revised to prevent any reattachment during the healing process.  These are quite traumatic for mommy because they make Cora cry.  They don't seem to hurt, because she calms down immediately after I pick her up. I think it's mostly that she doesn't like my fingers in her mouth.  

 I am still so confused/frustrated why this wasn't caught sooner.  There are so many moms and babies out there struggling like we have. On our way out of the dentist's office we ran into another mommy with her 1.5 month old baby girl.  I could tell she was in a situation similar to us.  She was desperate for a solution.  I don't know if I'll ever see her or her baby girl again, but I hope and pray that they were able to find some relief from the procedure as well.

 I am grateful for all of you.  Thank you for your prayers and for checking up on us.  Sometimes we may feel alone, but we know that we are not.  We have a good God who knows us and loves us and are surrounded by His people who care for us.

 from humbled hands, 

 jessie


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  1. UnknownMay 18, 2014 at 4:53 PM

    Jessie! What a blessing that the surgery went well. We will pray that Baby Cora continues to heal and that breastfeeding will become more natural and enjoyable as in the design intended for it to be. I love you and Miss you. I hope one day to visit you. Love Bianca Thompson

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