Tender Mercy

The first few weeks breastfeeding Madelyn were really tough. I cracked and bled and got mastitis and it was just a bit of a nightmare. I spent two hours with a lactation consultant and then later had one come do an in-person visit at our home. Thankfully, things are going really well now and I'm glad I stuck with it!

Bless her heart. I walked into her office and 5 minutes didn't pass before I started tearing up. I was completely exhausted and in so much pain. That day, she helped me in more ways than just breastfeeding (turns out engorgement + a fast milk flow means bad latch for baby and lots of pain). I went and saw her the next day to pick up a sample of an ointment she didn't have on hand the day before and as I was leaving she pointed to a small pharmacy in the office and said, "Ya know, you're a tired mama. Pick out a snack or a drink." She paid for it and sent me on my way.

She was an angel, I tell ya. Grateful to be reminded once again that God was, and always is, looking out for me!