20th January 2009

Wishing the Milk Truck Would Stop By

It’s 6:45 p.m. - I’m trying to squeeze 8 hours of work in two hours.  My daughter is sleeping - yes, I know, it’s not a good time for her to sleep - but she was cranky and I was anxious to work.  So, since she slept, I was game, but I know I’ll pay the piper tonight.  The time passes so fast when you’re nursing.  All I can think of right now, as I have a million things to do - is why can’t the milk truck just stop by and deliver.  Instead, I’m the milkman, or dairy farmer, or cow, or however you want to look at it.

Producing milk is exhausting at times because it’s all about truly - you are what you eat and drink.  If you haven’t eaten and drank enough - well then don’t expect a lot of product.  If you haven’t slept enough -that affects things too.

Yesterday was a good day for milk woman - today - not so good.  But as my Mom asked me and said it was okay if I was ready to switch to just doing formula - no can do.  I fought for 4 years to have a baby - I won’t give up on producing milk after just two months.

And then you realize, you’ve made it two months - eight weeks - with nursing - that’s not bad.  The first three weeks were horrible - but now, it’s easier.  You know what works, what doesn’t.  You have to eat, drink and sleep to produce.  And, when that doesn’t happen, you see production drop. 

And, when production drops, for me, I choose formula - but when you know that there are chemicals and BPA things in your baby’s formula and plastic liners - that’s not so good.  Second, it also requires a run to the store - which again, is hard in 15 degree weather.  Or how about minus 10 degrees over the weekend (one night in particular).

So, tonight, it’s 20 degrees and I’m going to have to go out and get some more formula.  I have some Similac Sensitive Stomach - have you seen the label?  The first ingredient - the FIRST ONE - is CORN SYRUP - yes, that right there makes me want to eat some more protein.  Of course, poor Melina - the amount of sugar I consume on a rough day - might as well just pour corn syrup into her mouth.

A few too many marshmallows last couple of days - okay back to work.  Had to vent for a minute or two.  ;-)

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