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"Dreams in the Witch House" is a short story by H.P. Lovecraft that was first published in 1932. It is a part of Lovecraft's Cthulhu Mythos, a fictional universe characterized by cosmic horror and ancient, unknowable beings. The story follows Walter Gilman, a student studying mathematics at Miskatonic University, who rents a room in the infamous Witch House, an old house with a dark history. The Witch House is said to be cursed, and the previous tenants have all met strange fates.

At first, newborn feeding patterns are all over the place since newborns have such tiny tummies (the size of a marble at birth!), so no matter how abundant your milk, feedings will be small and frequent. During the first days and weeks you will get to know your baby's feeding cues - the universal language of babies that communicates their need to nurse for hunger, thirst and comfort. Those frequent feedings in the first two weeks play a very important role in activating your milk glands. If all the glands aren't "activated" by frequent feedings the first two weeks, your body won't be able to utilize your maximum storage capacity later. You can initiate breastfeeds in addition to responding to your baby's feeding cues to ensure your milk supply gets off to a great start. She will eventually settle into a rhythm that fits her metabolism, personality, and your breast storage capacity. After 4 weeks, you may be able to identify your breastmilk capacity by looking at baby's feeding frequency, your pumping output (only applicable if you pump regularly), and baby's milk transfer at the breast (determined by a breastfeeding professional by weighing baby before and after feeding).

Your body is constantly interpreting baby s milk removal and your breast fullness as an indication of whether to make more or less milk, and whether to make it quickly or slowly. Yeah, some may think that bigger bosoms need draining less frequently than their more compact cousins, but milk production actually has more to do with the milk-making glandular tissue - not the fatty tissue that determines the size of our breasts.

The Witch House is said to be cursed, and the previous tenants have all met strange fates. While living in the house, Gilman experiences vivid and disturbing dreams that seem to transport him to other dimensions and alternate realities. He encounters the Witch, an entity with a rat-like face and unnaturally long teeth, who promises him knowledge and power.

Breast Storage Capacity

Do you ever wonder why some breastfeeding moms and babies seem like they can happily go 3, even 4 hours between feedings while other babies are hungry for feedings every 1.5-2 hours? Or why some chunky babies are sleeping through the night while other moms lose their milk supply and baby stops growing when baby sleeps through the night?

The answer is usually basic anatomy. Something lactation professionals refer to as Breast Storage Capacity. You may be under the impression that if you have a healthy milk supply your baby's suckling at the breast will turn on a milk faucet that lets out as much milk as baby is willing to drink. In reality, the milk your baby gets at a feeding has been gradually building up in your breasts ever since his previous breastfeeding. The amount of milk your breasts can comfortably "store" between feedings is called your Breast Storage Capacity. It is determined by the number of mammary glands - also called lobules and ducts - that are in your breast.

Studies show some women have as few as 3 milk lobules/ducts and others as many as 15. As a result the amount of milk that can fit in a woman's breasts varies - anywhere from 2.5oz to 5oz combined is average but some women can store as much as 10 oz in one breast (this is very unusual). Think of it this way: your breasts are like cups in more ways than one - some women have a shot glass and some have a tumbler. Either way, baby can take in as much milk as he needs in a day (average is 27oz from 1-6 months) but a baby utilizing a shot glass will have to return to the "tap" much more frequently than a baby drinking from a large tumbler.

Its even more amazing than this. When baby empties your "cup" of breastmilk, your body knows it and sends signals to turn the faucet on higher - to speed up milk production and more quickly refill the cup for the next feeding. However, when milk sits in your "cups" for extended periods (i.e. sleeping through the night ) or if your body senses the milk is nearing the full capacity it can store - an opposite signal is sent - slow down milk production . Your body is constantly interpreting baby's milk removal and your breast fullness as an indication of whether to make more or less milk, and whether to make it quickly or slowly. Your body aims to keep your milk supply just right for baby's needs through a genius interaction between your milk storage capacity and baby's feeding demands.

At this point, you may be wondering… Am I a shot glass or tumbler? How can I tell? Breastmilk storage capacity is not always related to breast size (some women simply carry more fat in their breasts, not necessarily more milk lobules/ducts where the milk is stored), so looks can be deceiving. The good news is, your baby will tell you .

At first, newborn feeding patterns are all over the place since newborns have such tiny tummies (the size of a marble at birth!), so no matter how abundant your milk, feedings will be small and frequent. During the first days and weeks you will get to know your baby's feeding cues - the universal language of babies that communicates their need to nurse for hunger, thirst and comfort. Those frequent feedings in the first two weeks play a very important role in activating your milk glands. If all the glands aren't "activated" by frequent feedings the first two weeks, your body won't be able to utilize your maximum storage capacity later. You can initiate breastfeeds in addition to responding to your baby's feeding cues to ensure your milk supply gets off to a great start. She will eventually settle into a rhythm that fits her metabolism, personality, and your breast storage capacity. After 4 weeks, you may be able to identify your breastmilk capacity by looking at baby's feeding frequency, your pumping output (only applicable if you pump regularly), and baby's milk transfer at the breast (determined by a breastfeeding professional by weighing baby before and after feeding).

Average milk intake (25-30oz) stays constant from 1-6 months of age, so most babies don't drop feedings over time unless mom has a tumbler size storage capacity. Popular infant schedules on the market that focus on dropping feeds as babies get older and sleep training are not compatible with successful breastfeeding for most women as they do not take each woman's unique anatomy into account. This includes including Babywise , Moms on Call, and Taking Cara Babies. However, older babies do tend to move some nighttime feedings into the daytime as their circadian rhythm develops - a blessing for sleep deprived mothers everywhere who would rather feed frequently in the day than at night! Babies also get faster and more efficient at breastfeeding, so a nursling who took 30 minutes to nurse as a newborn may take only 10-15 minutes as a 4 month old. Older babies are more likely to have a predictable feeding pattern/routine , especially if they have a nap schedule. I often help moms learn how to guide their baby (at least 2 months old) into an age-appropriate sleep routine which includes offering to nurse before each nap in addition to anytime baby cues. The app Huckleberry is also useful for understanding your baby's sleep needs. The more you focus on learning and responding to baby's feeding and sleep cues the first two months, the easier it is to identify their ideal routine later.

One of the most important take-aways with your new understanding of milk storage capacity is not to compare you and your baby's feeding rhythm to other mothers and babies. Each mother/baby pair has a unique rhythm that should be respected and embraced, since doing so is the key to a truly happy, successful breastfeeding experience. The other take-away is that your baby is your best expert on setting a feeding rhythm, since s/he will naturally adapt a feeding pattern that fits his individual intake.

Mamas in the north Charlotte and Lake Norman area, we encourage you to setup a lactation consult so we can help you understand you and your baby's unique rhythm and adapt a pumping or sleep and feeding routine that fits your needs. If you are out of our travel area, you can setup a virtual consult with us or google "lactation consultant near me" to find local help.

Further Reading

Breastfeeding Made Simple (great book w info on breastfeeding rhythms and storage capacity)

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Gilman becomes obsessed with uncovering the secrets of the house and its connections to the witch. As the story progresses, Gilman discovers that the Witch House exists in a space-time nexus, allowing beings from other dimensions to enter. He learns about the history of the house and discovers that the witch is a servant of Nyarlathotep, a malevolent god-like entity in Lovecraft's mythos. The witch and other strange creatures from beyond manipulate Gilman's dreams in an attempt to gain access to our world. In a climactic sequence, Gilman realizes that the witch is trying to possess his body and soul. With the help of a professor from Miskatonic University, he attempts to escape the house and break free from the witch's control. However, what awaits him outside the house is even more terrifying, as the witch's master, Nyarlathotep himself, makes an appearance. "Dreams in the Witch House" explores Lovecraft's recurring themes of forbidden knowledge, cosmic horror, and the fragility of human sanity. The story combines elements of science fiction and the occult to create a sense of unease and dread. It is considered one of Lovecraft's finest works and has influenced countless other authors in the horror genre..

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