When DD was born she would not latch at all. I never was able to breastfeed successfully, not even for a minute. She was not gaining weight, had horrible reflux, unexplained fevers, and undiagnosed seizures. Then, the first night home from the hospital a natural disaster of sorts turned our world upside-down.
It was awful. But, looking back on it, there was a silver lining. I quickly learned that it wasn't going to be perfect. DD's short life was already kind of screwed up, and that was quite freeing. I just did my best. But, there was no ideal.
I would not change a thing. In the end I know I was an outstanding mother that first year.
Practical advice: Learn how to get her to fall asleep in a back carrier (ergo), and make sure she is getting enough sleep during the day. This is way more important than feeding her organic. That should be your priority. IMO healthy sleeps are more important than healthy eats.
It sounds like you had to deal with a lot!
She definitely won't let me keep her in a carrier anymore for any extended period of time. She wants to be walking around. Do you have any advice for enforcing sleep? DD seems to have given up naps almost, taking them only once every few days now. She sleeps from 1am to 9 or 10 am and takes a few short 10-30 minute naps during the day after nursing. I KNOW she is tired, but I have no clue how to get her to sleep. She won't even necessarily sleep if I take her in our bedroom, have the blinds closed and stay with her in bed.
I've spent over an hour in there at times, nursing her almost to sleep over and over again. We end up just playing around the whole time and eventually I give up. She'll be rubbing her eyes still but be way too stuffed with milk to want to nurse anymore, or she'll suddenly get a second burst of energy and my attempts are in vain.
Hmm. Maybe it is my cup of coffee? I've tried giving that up for a few days, but nothing happened so I went back to it because it is something I look forward to every morning and very much enjoy.
