Hi, my DD is 6 weeks old and is currently taking two four hour stretches at night. Typically 11-3 and then 3-7. I know she is still young, but I was wondering if it is possible that this is habitual wakenings. The only reason I wonder is because she wakes up almost EXACTLY four hours from her last feed. If her schedule gets off and I DF her at 10:30 then she will wake at exactly 2:30, and then sleep only until 6:30.
Also, I have been trying to "tank her up" during the evenings, however I find that she is just taking less at each feed. Instead of taking 4 oz, she only wants 2 and 1/2. I try to feed her more during the day, but she just doesn't seem to want it. Any suggestions?
Is my LO waking habitually? Is there any way I can get her to start sleeping longer stretches? Is it too early to give her a paci during the middle of the night feed? I assume it is, but I am eager to see a bit of progress, even if she only sleeps for five hours straight.
Thanks for your help!