So, on occasion, as Caleb reverts back to chomping my breasts, I comment that I’m going to give up this whole breastfeeding thing. But, I looked at how much we’ve invested… there’s no turning back now. This boy is going to be a breastfed boy unless God makes it clear otherwise.<\/p>\n
COSTS<\/u>:<\/strong> TOTAL COST – $1214 So, on occasion, as Caleb reverts back to chomping my breasts, I comment that I’m going to give up this whole breastfeeding thing. But, I looked at how much we’ve invested… there’s no turning back now. This boy is going to be a breastfed boy unless God makes it clear otherwise. COSTS: Nursing Bras – … <\/p>\n
\nNursing Bras – $180 (overpriced but I didn’t know this before)
\nNursing Tanktops – $100 (also overpriced)
\nBoppy Pillow – $50 (gift from my sister)
\nBreastfeeding Cover-Up Apron ??? (gift from Clara)
\nMedela Pump-In-Style Advanced – $300
\nExtra Breast Pump Spare Parts – $54
\nLanolin ointment for my sore nipples – $35 (plus more given by Irene)
\nVitamin E for my cracked nipples – $10
\nGel soothie patches for my breast pain – $40
\nBreast Shields to prevent clothing from touching my sore breasts – $20
\nLactation Consult (Initial Visit) – $125
\nSpecial Syringe feeding kit – $45
\nLactation Consult (follow up) – $95
\nExtra Feeding Syringes – $45
\nNursing Shirts – $115
\n3.5 weeks of bleeding, blistered, burning, cracked, sore nipples & areola
\nFollowed by 1.5 weeks of sore tender nipples<\/p>\n
\n… way too much money & pain to even think about giving up breastfeeding<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"