Nursing Strike Update

Well, after a loooooooooooooong three days, my baby guy is finally nursing again! I consulted with various friends, my naturopath and my chiropractor and we determined that he was both teething (molars) and clogged up from the sicknesses that have visited our home recently. His ears were pretty good, though one was a smidge inflamed, but not infected. Our naturopath recommended:

• a homeopathic remedy for lymphatic drainage, four times a day
  
• massaging his neck and upper shoulders to aid drainage
• gently pulling his ears out away from his body a bit and moving them around to help his ears drain well
• chiropractic adjustment
  
• applying 'Respiratory Rub' to his chest and feet before bed, covering his feet with socks and his body with a couple of cozy layers
• breastmilk to his eye (he has pink-eye) four or more times a day

Last night, as he was fussing around, I tried expressing some milk into his mouth and he got the best look on his face, as if he was saying, "Heeeeeeey...I remember that great stuff!" and he actually nursed for about 30 seconds with only a few bites. I couldn't get him to nurse again that night, but this morning, I repeated what I did last night and he had a great nurse. He seems to be back on track. Thank-you, Lord! I missed my little breast friend.