Cracked nips?

Hmmm I wouldn't expect that you have cracked nipples with an 11mo. Is he sucking harder now that he's older? Are your nipples more sensitive with baby #2 on the way?

As for cracked nipples, I had these in the first couple of weeks after Briona came along. My mw gave me some gel strip that they use for major burns treatments. It cooled and softened my nipples up a treat! Apparently it's a bit expensive but sorry I was still under mw care so I don't know how much it cost. There are a lot of creams available too but I haven't had any experience with those.

Have you got a mw appointment coming up soon for your new bubba? You could ask her then?

Ouch!  I knew mine were cracked because they bled.  Yuk.  But the bruises were a little less obvious at the time.  Hope yours come right soon - sore nipples are no fun, eh. 

My nipples weren't bleeding, maybe cause I was still seeing the mw 2-daily so it was early days?