7 months of breastfeeding (yes I am still breastfeeding Nia, Alhamdulillah for the rezeki) never did I encountered anything serious on breastfeeding issues. Since Day 1, Nia was already smart to latch on me and my milk already started to leak on the next day itself. It has been a ride I must say. Experiencing the hyperlactation for the first 2 months (it was a nightmare for it was leaking all the freaking time!), and suffered from insufficient supply after the bisul surgery and Alhamdulillah things got stabilized now.


Then, the other day, it all started on that night when I was about to put Nia to bed. I breastfed her on the left side for I knew it was full. Boy for the first time, I felt the pain. I just couldn't bear it I had to make it stop and gave her the other side instead. Thought it might be just because of the nipple sore or something so I just shove it behind and let it go.


The next morning, at the office when I was pumping I felt the pain again. It was only mild at first so I continued pumping but lessen the force of suction. Of course, the production on that left side was lesser than usual. Thought it might be because I might be lack of water, stressed or something, again I ignored it. During the evening pumping session, things got worst. When the suction tried to pull the milk out, I could no longer bear the pain and managed to only get 1oz for that left side! How sad. After pumping I did a quick checked on the breast and noticed that it was hard, even the nipple was hard. Compared it with the other side and I immediately knew what that might be. My milk ducts might be plugged and some of the susu got keras inside nipple path.


Called a friend to make sure it was really happening. She suggested to tuam the breast by putting a hot towel on it (somehow to cair kan the susu inside). With no shame I did the tuam at the office (putting people's laughters behind and hello it's not like I'm that naked in front of you I was only inserting a hot towel inside my bra and you can just see the bump. Grow up) Anyways it doesn't work! The pain got crucial and berdenyut I started to cry.


That night after picking Nia up from her nursery, I was advised to nurse her using the sore plugged breast. Of course it was hell!! Siap nangis2 semua sampai few times Nia paused & looked at her crazy mother. At the same time I tuam-ed a bit too & lama2 tu it felt better. Pain got lesser & I was so happy!


After she finished her feeding time, I burped her & a little of solid milk came out! Impressive Nia. Thanks for easing Mummy's pain away lil smurf! Now still ada la sikit2 sakit tu but it wasn't as crucial as that day. Memang kena nurse nurse nurse & nurse Nia more frequently je laa. Thank God her appetite is increasing now too.

So what is plugged milk ducts? 

If you're making milk faster than it's getting expressed, it can get backed up in the duct. When this happens, the tissue around the duct may become swollen and inflamed and press on the duct, causing a blockage.  The first sign of a plugged duct may be a small, hard lump that's sore to the touch or a very tender spot in your breast. Some women also notice redness on their breast. The area may feel hot or swollen, but may feel better after nursing.If you feel achy, run down, and feverish, it could be a sign that your clogged duct has become infected. (Left untreated, a plugged duct can evolve into mastitis, so don't ignore the symptoms.)