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Valerie, totally normal. I've been breastfeeding for 4 and a half months now and I remember those first few weeks. A tip for the shower, give yourself a few minutes of warm water on your chest. Also, don't apply soap to the nipple area. Just rinse...
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I had nipple pain while I was pregnant and went swimming in a really cold creek in the mountains in North Carolina. There are some nipple shields that can be found at specialty stores that help with tender nipples. Also, sore nipples can be caused...
March 3
I used lansinoh, and applied it to the breast after feeding. It can drag on a bit, but it should get better. I always cringe at the first latching on, but eventually as the nipples toughen up it should get better. I havve had 9 brestfed, and I sti...
March 3
I also highly recommend seeing a lactation consultant! It will be worth the trouble of getting out of the house! She will be able to help your baby latch on better and that should help with the pain after your nipples heal. I had that same pain in...
March 3
I had the same thing, Valerie. The first six weeks were miserable, I wanted to quit so badly! I kept telling myself, "ok, maybe next week it'll be better, just have to make it to next week. " There wasn't really any sort of magical "fix" for me, b...
March 3
Oh yes, me too. I had nipple pain for FAR too long. I would hold my breath every single time my little one would latch on. It was sooooo painful! In the end, up to I would say 2.5 to 3 months I finally admitted to myself that I had thrush :( I was...
March 3
Are you sure you have a good latch? Sometimes my son and I would be doing great and my nipples would heal and everything would be great and then bam! One bad latch and I'd have to start all over. Are you using lanolin on your nipples? You can also...
March 3
Valerie joined SexyMom's group
Meet other moms who are interested in sharing their thoughts and opinions on this powerful subject....SEX. This group is focused towards women of all ages, races, creeds and colors.
March 3

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At 9:32am on March 23, 2009, Evelynmarieg said…
Good Morning! Hope you are having a great day so far! How is Adrienne doing?
At 8:49am on March 11, 2009, Dani C. said…
Hello and welcome to Twilight TwitterMoms! We are so happy you joined us!
At 11:55am on March 9, 2009, Eleana said…
hey how's the breastfeeding going?
At 9:17pm on March 4, 2009, PartyDiva said…
hello rose Pictures, Images and Photos
At 10:19am on March 4, 2009, Megan Calhoun said…
Great to have you here! We've got an incredible group of women connecting on all sorts of topics, so kick back and make yourself at home. Check out the Twittermoms groups (we have something for everybody). The Twittermoms discussions are quite entertaining, too. Or, just get to know your fellow Twittermoms by browsing some Twittermoms profiles or searching for moms who share your interests, add friends, and start twittering with some incredibly smart and interesting moms.

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At 6:09am on March 4, 2009, Rebecca said…
Welcome! You've found a great place and we're happy to have you here! If ya ever need anything...don't hesitate to ask! Look forward to getting to know you!

Sincerely,
Rebecca
http://www.mythirtyone.com/rebecca25
http://www.marykay.com/rebecca.sprouse
At 10:31pm on March 3, 2009, Evelynmarieg said…
Valerie, Welcome!

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What is your twitter URL?
http://valerierouse
A little about yourself...
I'm a 20 year old Marine's wife living on camp pendleton, my daughter Adrienne was born in January! I'm originally from Oregon.
What are your areas of interest?
mommyhood, twitter, the arts, weight loss, movies, breastfeeding

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