15-11-2023, 09:15 PM
Thanks Mashtenn. ^_^
Update about treating blistered nipples and lactation.
So far it seems that the blisters on my left nipple will heal quickly, so far no problems at all and no pus gathering either so I think last time that was just very bad luck with some pissed off bacteria deciding to go nuts. Not that I'm surprised as I've had this problem with healing wounds all my life. Its ironic good luck that my immune system attacks small infections like that very quickly and with extreme efficiency. I would rather not have such aggressive bacteria on my skin but can't pick and choose such things.
I have two different medicine creams I'm using at the moment, one is super thick moisturising kind which is meant for treating wounds and also suitable for sensitive areas such as nipples, genitals etc., the other is antibiotic type of cream, also very thick and sticky stuff. Its the old fashion kind and smells horrible but its spot on for any kind minor infections and gentle to sensitive skin. Its sold here as Bacibact, I dunno what its called elsewhere, I know there's similar generic stuff for minor infections sold under different brands.
What helped with right nipple was to first use disinfectant, the same stuff I use for cleaning injection site for my E shots. Then wipe off any dead skin that is coming loose. Then apply both creams on the nipples and let absorb. These take quite a while so doing it like hour or two before sleep while free boobing is perfect. This combination cleared the infected spots in two or three days completely. I've done this for two days now on left nipple also to prevent any infection. I think this is the sensitive moment between when the blisters start to heal and when the dead skin peels off, baceteria can get stuck below that dead skin before its all cleared and that is likely what caused the infection last time. So keeping everything super clean is the way to deal with this, and that means some times painful clean up of all dead skin needing to be peeled off. Yes I know, nasty and it can hurt a lot, but this is what it takes. Three times prior it worked, fourth time, two spots got mild infection and now I'm seeing if I can avoid it on the left. Fingers crossed.
Lactation experiment is going fine, last two days I've been milking a lot, mornings in particular and its closing to new record volumes I think. At least I'm obviously not far. I've kept a quite a routine with pumping for last five days. Seven and half hours each day and this appears to be enough stimulation to keep my volume climbing. Also since restarting moringa and ginseng, my milk volume has gone up once again. I'm expecting one more parcel from iHerb which has milk thistle coming which I'm adding into the mix as I know it works on me well. Right now I'm out of oatmeal but will get more tomorrow. Speaking of which, power of simple oatmeal on milk supply and thus prolactin levels should not be overlooked! Its far more potent than something as simple might seem, easily on par with the best herbs I know for this thing so keep that in mind when looking for stuff to give prolactin a boost. It works and its quite healthy and gives a massive energyboost really easy, its a perfect breakfast and perfect snack too. But if you're slimming down, watch those calories as its energy dense.
I have also encountered unexpected problem, way quicker than I thought. The 24mm flanges are soon not wide enough and the Elvie cups have run out of depth! The funnels aren't deep enough as my nipples swell so huge now that they push into the opening at the bottom of the funnel. The prboblem is that if I keep going with them too long, that will certainly make my nipples become deformed... So what can I do other than find cups with more space and wider and deeper funnels. And the answer appears to be hands free cups from Spectra. But I have to order those from the UK as they're not sold in Finland, nor Germany for that matter. I'm yet to look into possible EU based shops selling them. I never thought this would become a problem but what do you know, my nipples just keep on growing and they're becoming enormous especially when stimulated. I should try to take a picture some time just after pumping to show crazy big they get. Its just insane, I'm soon only three months in with the lactation and pumping experiement and I'm already running out of space in the standard cups. So hopefully soon I'm switching over to spectra cups with 28mm funnels. Oh and there's talk about these cups allowing the Elvie pump churn out about 150 units of more suction apparently which is absolutely awesome as that means better stimulation and more milk drawn. Makes everything so much easier.
Update about treating blistered nipples and lactation.
So far it seems that the blisters on my left nipple will heal quickly, so far no problems at all and no pus gathering either so I think last time that was just very bad luck with some pissed off bacteria deciding to go nuts. Not that I'm surprised as I've had this problem with healing wounds all my life. Its ironic good luck that my immune system attacks small infections like that very quickly and with extreme efficiency. I would rather not have such aggressive bacteria on my skin but can't pick and choose such things.
I have two different medicine creams I'm using at the moment, one is super thick moisturising kind which is meant for treating wounds and also suitable for sensitive areas such as nipples, genitals etc., the other is antibiotic type of cream, also very thick and sticky stuff. Its the old fashion kind and smells horrible but its spot on for any kind minor infections and gentle to sensitive skin. Its sold here as Bacibact, I dunno what its called elsewhere, I know there's similar generic stuff for minor infections sold under different brands.
What helped with right nipple was to first use disinfectant, the same stuff I use for cleaning injection site for my E shots. Then wipe off any dead skin that is coming loose. Then apply both creams on the nipples and let absorb. These take quite a while so doing it like hour or two before sleep while free boobing is perfect. This combination cleared the infected spots in two or three days completely. I've done this for two days now on left nipple also to prevent any infection. I think this is the sensitive moment between when the blisters start to heal and when the dead skin peels off, baceteria can get stuck below that dead skin before its all cleared and that is likely what caused the infection last time. So keeping everything super clean is the way to deal with this, and that means some times painful clean up of all dead skin needing to be peeled off. Yes I know, nasty and it can hurt a lot, but this is what it takes. Three times prior it worked, fourth time, two spots got mild infection and now I'm seeing if I can avoid it on the left. Fingers crossed.
Lactation experiment is going fine, last two days I've been milking a lot, mornings in particular and its closing to new record volumes I think. At least I'm obviously not far. I've kept a quite a routine with pumping for last five days. Seven and half hours each day and this appears to be enough stimulation to keep my volume climbing. Also since restarting moringa and ginseng, my milk volume has gone up once again. I'm expecting one more parcel from iHerb which has milk thistle coming which I'm adding into the mix as I know it works on me well. Right now I'm out of oatmeal but will get more tomorrow. Speaking of which, power of simple oatmeal on milk supply and thus prolactin levels should not be overlooked! Its far more potent than something as simple might seem, easily on par with the best herbs I know for this thing so keep that in mind when looking for stuff to give prolactin a boost. It works and its quite healthy and gives a massive energyboost really easy, its a perfect breakfast and perfect snack too. But if you're slimming down, watch those calories as its energy dense.
I have also encountered unexpected problem, way quicker than I thought. The 24mm flanges are soon not wide enough and the Elvie cups have run out of depth! The funnels aren't deep enough as my nipples swell so huge now that they push into the opening at the bottom of the funnel. The prboblem is that if I keep going with them too long, that will certainly make my nipples become deformed... So what can I do other than find cups with more space and wider and deeper funnels. And the answer appears to be hands free cups from Spectra. But I have to order those from the UK as they're not sold in Finland, nor Germany for that matter. I'm yet to look into possible EU based shops selling them. I never thought this would become a problem but what do you know, my nipples just keep on growing and they're becoming enormous especially when stimulated. I should try to take a picture some time just after pumping to show crazy big they get. Its just insane, I'm soon only three months in with the lactation and pumping experiement and I'm already running out of space in the standard cups. So hopefully soon I'm switching over to spectra cups with 28mm funnels. Oh and there's talk about these cups allowing the Elvie pump churn out about 150 units of more suction apparently which is absolutely awesome as that means better stimulation and more milk drawn. Makes everything so much easier.