Girls Night Out (Day 18)

Maddie spent 6 hours this morning with tummy aches, not sleeping much between feedings. Daddy went to the pharmacy and bought some gripe water, which seems to work pretty well. She fussed for a bit last night, but was able to fall asleep after we gave her the gripe water.

Mommy took Maddie to book club where Paige and Elyria held her until she woke and was ready to go home and eat again. We didn't discuss the book very much, but Mommy enjoyed the cupcake and glass of wine. It was stressful to go out, even just half a block away, but it'll get easier.

Mommy also spoke with a lactation consultant and has a few names of people to call if we decide to get an expert to check Maddie's latch. In the meantime, the LC recommended using the nipple shield for a couple of days and pumping at least once a day to start building up a supply. We'll see how that goes and just keep hoping it'll get easier.