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constant feeding? Please help??
« on: October 02, 2012, 20:42:26 pm »
DS2 was born yesterday at 7.18am. He was very sleepy yesterday and I was waking him to feed because he was so sleepy - he was latching on really well and seemed to be feeding well :)

This morning was the same but we were out this afternoon and since we got back about 5 hours ago he has been wanting to be on the breast constantly. He latches well on one side (left) and seems to suck enough but isnt happy when he comes off and still seems hungry :( On the right side im having some latch problems and im sore when feeding, I am trying anf he is seeming to suck enough but just isnt happy :(

either he falls asleep on the breast and when I move him, he cries or he takes himself off the breast but when I move him he cries. He seems to be opening his mouth, rooting around, sticking tongue out etc but I dont know what else to do??

Im open to feeding on demand but Im so worried about spending tonight with him attached to me and crying in between? HELP???
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Re: constant feeding? Please help??
« Reply #1 on: October 02, 2012, 20:45:43 pm »
It is very early days hun.   Let him feed as much as you can as it will help your milk come in. 

Are you getting him latched on ok?  Nose to nipple? 

Have you any lansinoh cream?  Get that on those sore nipples quick as it should stop cracks.  Is the MW coming in the morning?  Get her to check his latch. 

But honestly this is so normal xxx





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« Reply #2 on: October 02, 2012, 20:48:17 pm »
Congratulations again!  Totally agree with what Shiv said.  I always thought I was doing nose to nipple until my friend noticed DD needed to be further down so that she was getting a good big gape to get on.  If you've found a BF support group, you might want to pop along and have a chat with them too if the MW isn't so helpful.
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« Reply #3 on: October 02, 2012, 20:50:13 pm »
hey kelly....from what i remember, i think the first couple of days i was told to just be guided by LO....ie feed on demand....i think i was feeding every hour (soemtiems twice)for a few mins in those very early days....have you anyone IRL to help with the latching?i wish i had gotten someone sooner-by the time i realised i needed help i was v sore.it's worth having someone check it out.i "think" i was told to do every second side to establish supply but maybe someone else could confirm that....i remember someone saying re latch to try & make sure LO has those"donald duck" lips too, or "Pringle" lips, i think flanged is the correct term though!!!!hugs,,,these few days are tough going....xxx

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« Reply #4 on: October 02, 2012, 21:27:22 pm »
Congratulations Kelly!!!!

Yep frequent feeding very normal this early on. Hope the latch problem is resolved.

I'm still not good with this advice myself but you really do need to put your feet up and do as little as possible except feed baby for a few days, at least. Enjoy
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« Reply #5 on: October 02, 2012, 21:28:42 pm »
and do as little as possible except feed baby for a few days, at least. Enjoy
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Re: constant feeding? Please help??
« Reply #6 on: October 02, 2012, 21:36:42 pm »
Z was exactly like this...
He was very sleepy yesterday and I was waking him to feed because he was so sleepy - he was latching on really well and seemed to be feeding well
This morning was the same but we were out this afternoon and since we got back about 5 hours ago he has been wanting to be on the breast constantly. He latches well on one side (left) and seems to suck enough but isnt happy when he comes off and still seems hungry 
It is frustrating and tiring but if you have DH home just sit on that couch (or even better in bed) and go with it. As pp have said, get the latch checked, we had hideous latching issues early on, but at this stage it really was just Z doing his job to get my milk in etc.
If I remember rightly we had this during the next day, not night but if its night can you co-sleep? - Drink lots of water, eat healthy frequent snacks and hang in there :-*
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« Reply #7 on: October 02, 2012, 21:38:43 pm »
Yep, totally normal - day 1 they are sleepy, day 2 or so all they want to do is feed.  It will not always be like this. 

Definitely get latch checked.  Some discomfort/soreness is normal, but serious pain is a sign something is off kilter and can be corrected.

Have you learned different positions yet?  Side-lying nursing saved my life.
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« Reply #8 on: October 02, 2012, 21:53:49 pm »
I guess I'm worried he won't let me put him down between feeds at all? Also, should I be winding him after every feed?

I'm worried about my sanity lol! I took him of my breast and am not even getting 60 seconds peace in between! When I lay him down he just cries ???
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« Reply #9 on: October 02, 2012, 22:03:55 pm »
In these first few days "after every feed" can be kind of an abstract concept.  Getting the bubbles out regularly, or when you change breasts, is always helpful. 

Who do you have helping you?  They should be able to walk him about or rock him a bit so you can get some sleep.  He is acting totally normal for a newborn but it is OK for you to get a nap while Dad or Grandma or Best Friend holds him.  It is normal for newborns to not want to be put down, but someone else can give that contact, patting, etc. for a little while so you can rest.
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« Reply #10 on: October 03, 2012, 01:53:51 am »
Will he go down in a swing/bouncer/car seat/anything other than your arms?  Totally normal to want to be held ALL the time at this age -- lean on whoever is around.

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« Reply #11 on: October 03, 2012, 02:02:14 am »
i know you are supposed to wait a bit with a  pacifier to establish supply but if you need to go to the bathroom or eat try a pacifier.  (my pedi  - who breastfee -  told me she had to give her baby one within the first week bc of this issue.)

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« Reply #12 on: October 03, 2012, 03:13:12 am »
Ok so the night has gone better than I expected. For the first few hours he wanted on the breast constantly but he has defo eased off a little and slept a little in between (next to me though because he woke when I put him in his basket) I've not had much sleep but I've got DP up now changing him and cuddling him while I go to toilet/have a drink/close my eyes.

My milk has started to come in now and breasts are feeling full. I will try and feed him now before I go to sleep and hopefully get a snooze before DS1 gets up for nursery (at least while he is out I can have another sleep)

Thanks ladies - I'd be panicking without your help x
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« Reply #13 on: October 03, 2012, 03:56:58 am »
So glad your feeling better Hun. Not sure how many days you are now? But I hit baby blues hard when my milk came in so do let DP help out and expect to feel a bit teary. It's a rough transition but totally worth it :-* x
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« Reply #14 on: October 03, 2012, 07:02:10 am »
Hugs sweetie please try not to worry too much, it's all perfectly normal for a newborn. Even after bf dd1 for a year I struggled with dd2, took me nearly a week to get her to latch on my left side (got v engorged and painful too) Enjoy snuggling and feeding xxxxxx
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