Taken for Granted

My littlest little won't nurse :(

She arches back, screams and cries when I try to feed her. 

Nursing was going so well. She did perfectly from the first hour of birth. Boy did I take that for granted!

It also brings back terrible memories of when my second baby, Lillian, wouldn't nurse. I felt like I was failing her. I was producing enough milk, I tried changing my diet, using a shield... nothing helped. 

I don't want to repeat that with Abigail.

Abigail is doing the EXACT same things at the EXACT same age as Lily did. I am praying that we can figure it out and get back on track. As it turned out with Lily, she was prone to ear infections and ended up needing her adenoids removed at age 2 and tubes put in her ears. She hasn't had an ear infection since. 

If that seems to be the case with Abigail, I'll be somewhat relieved to know what I'm in for. 

Your prayers in this matter are cherished. 

In a world plagued by the horrors of cancer, this issue seems to crumble in comparison.

I am encouraged that nothing is too small for God. 

I have to trust that He'll see fit to work His plan even in this small thing.

I see a lactation consultant tomorrow and Sweet Little has an appointment to check for an ear infection.

 Look for an update :)

Matthew 10:29 

29 "...yet not one sparrow falls to the ground without your Father's consent. 

30 As for you, even the hairs of your head have all been counted. 

31 So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows"

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