The War: Day 3

**TMI WARNING: Proceed at your own risk**

I, Kimberly Brockman, have filed suit or should I say declared war against the high production right lactation line for the Brockman Dairy (aka my right boob). That's right. It's me versus a killer clogged milk duct. It started on Wednesday.  I decided that it was time to skip the last pump of the night on Sunday. Sunday, Monday and Tuesday went well and I enjoyed my extra free time at night before bed without having to pump and wash my stuff. But Wed morning, the production line went on strike and supply began to back up. I must say that the duct was kicking my ass on day 1 and 2 but I think the tides are changing. I have tried every trick in my book (heat, massage, and even smelly cabbage leaves) and called in reinforcements (Kenley mainly). I even got desparate enough to call the lactation ladies at the hospital again since the nurse at the doctor's office was absolutely no help at all. I was ready to just give up last night, but this morning I think it's starting to clear. (Thank goodness or it may just explode) I have stayed home late the last few days to nurse in the morning and will be leaving work early today so that I can nurse all day too. It is just so frustrating and painful!!! In addition, it stresses me out since I'm barely getting an ounce or two from a side that I used to get nearly 15 ounces from a day. I'm praying my supply stays strong when this gets cleared up or my days of nursing my come to an abrupt end. (Although my freezer is stocked and prepared to provide for my trooper for at least another month) This is also a bad sign too for how difficult it is going to be to wean. If I try to wean too quickly, I will run the risk of facing many more painful days. The lactation consultant did advise to slowly wean by cutting out time at the pump instead of visits to the pump given the situation so my military strategy for the future will need some planning.

If you made it this far on the post, please keep positive thoughts running through your head that this will all work itself out. I've been clogged in the past but only a minor one that I can usually work out in less than a day, so for me to be on day 3 with this battle is very draining. However, I will win (or at least survive).