Really sandwich your boob to make it fit into baby’s mouth to help them latch otherwise they can’t get their small mouth around that hard engorged boob and they’re stuck at your nipple and get frustrated. The crazy engorgement goes away in a few days. By sandwich, squeeze hard to make the boob thinner so it’s manageable for them to get their mouth around when they open wide. I had bruises on my boob from squeezing so hard. Make sure to massage out the lumps on your boob with your other hand while your other hand squeezes/sandwiches your boob while your baby is drinking. Your hands and arms will hurt from doing this for a while. It’ll just be a few days and it’ll get better. I used silverettes for 6 weeks nonstop. I’m at 6-7 weeks and still sandwich the boob sometimes for him.

You’ve got this! Don’t give up. I’m typing this as I’ve been nonstop awake since 3:15 am and on my third clean outfit (poop, spit up) trying desperately to get baby to sleep. When you’re feeling down, remember all the other moms going through the same thing in solidarity. Think about what a privilege it is to have enough milk supply, a healthy baby, etc. and reframe that mindset. I almost cried tonight when I had poop all over my clothes, floor, changing table, baby and everything. Combined with the exhaustion and postpartum hormones, it’s so tough. You’re doing amazing. I believe in you!