update on my situation

So the LC came today, she observed how the breastfeeding goes and there is no problem on his latching.  Seems I have a clogged duct, not mastitis and gave me a few techniques to releive this....
She is still amazed of how red and irritated my nipples are, and she checked his lillte mouth and both my nipples and she did not find/see any thrush evidence....
Last night was a nightmare, but today, despite a big headache, I feel better.
I AM NOT GIVING UP BREASTFEEDING!
Thank you all for your support, I will keep you updated on my progress.

[tiredbuthappy]

i am so glad to hear that you're feeling better!
my nipples were really chapped and irritated in the beginning. I thought it was normal, but my LC said it wasn't. She suggested a warm saline soak several times a day to help soothe and prevent infection.
and to help the nipples heal, i later discovered nipple shells. they are wonderful, although a bit bulky. They keep all materials away from the nipple and allow air circulation around it to help the healing process. When combined with some lanolin, my nipples healed very quickly. This helped with both chapped nipples and with bleeding sores.

[babydreams9]

Thats great, I'm so glad they were able to offer you some answers. And so glad it wasn't mastitis. Hooray!! Hope you are back to feeling like yourself today. :)

[lynda544]

I used nipple shells also. I've been pregnant 3 times and had difficulty breast feeding with each baby. I refused to give up and eventually it got easier. Hang in there and all your efforts will pay off. Did the LC suggest positioning the baby's chin where the clogged duct is? That is what always helps me. Glad you are better.