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Title: NWs every 2 hr - 3mos growth spurt?
Post by: ~Jen~ on March 27, 2015, 16:22:55 pm

Could NWs every 2hrs be a growth spurt? DD2 normally goes with 1-2NW unless really OT but her routine was OK yesterday. She is also looking to feed more during the day.  I feel like I am feeding her constantly for past 2 days but they aren't all full feeds. I'm so paranoid about her weight and worried about supply issues but I also don't want to throw off  our normal feeding routine and create snacking habit if not really a GS iykwim?

Title: Re: NWs every 2 hr - 3mos growth spurt?
Post by: newkidontheblock on March 28, 2015, 10:36:03 am

Have you tried nursing her in a dim, quiet room? Do you feel that she is too distracted to take a full feed? Do you do a dream feed?

Title: Re: NWs every 2 hr - 3mos growth spurt?
Post by: ~Jen~ on March 28, 2015, 13:27:29 pm

I am going to try this because she does bob on and off looking around at DS/DD.  I thought she was still a bit young to be distracted but it could definitely be a factor. She isn't gaining much weight so I feel like I should be feedinf her but I know this can actually make it worse. I'm struggling with this. I also believe she has a tongue tie which I just realised after reading about slow weight gain. If she is not feeding efficiently she could be wanting to feed more often. We are seeing a doctor next week so I'm not sure what to do in the meantime...?

Title: Re: NWs every 2 hr - 3mos growth spurt?
Post by: MasynSpencerElliotte on March 28, 2015, 13:33:33 pm

It does sound a lot like a growth spurt. Personally I would feed when she is looking for one and worry about sorting out the routine later, after the dr appt when you have more info to go on. At such a young age nothing is going to become so ingrained that you cannot adjust it later.

Title: Re: NWs every 2 hr - 3mos growth spurt?
Post by: Buntybear on March 28, 2015, 20:09:57 pm

Yes we had one at 3 months, then at 4 months that lasted till 6 months! We were on an elimination diet too so I appreciate the worry and how hard it is xx

Title: Re: NWs every 2 hr - 3mos growth spurt?
Post by: ~Jen~ on March 28, 2015, 21:47:13 pm

Thank you!  She seemed to be settling down today with feeds closer to every 3 hours again.  Last night she only woke 2x and then an EW so better than the previous night.  I think it was a GS but will let her lead me with her feeding times until we have the appointment next week.  Hopefully she will have put on a bit of weight  :-\

Title: Re: NWs every 2 hr - 3mos growth spurt?
Post by: newkidontheblock on March 29, 2015, 02:40:45 am

Glad things are improving. Hopefully the doctor will help you out. Have you met with a LC?

Title: Re: NWs every 2 hr - 3mos growth spurt?
Post by: ~Jen~ on March 29, 2015, 06:35:06 am

I haven't yet but I think it is a good idea. I found someone last night and I am going to try and get an appt this week.

Title: Re: NWs every 2 hr - 3mos growth spurt?
Post by: newkidontheblock on March 29, 2015, 07:59:38 am

Keep us posted on how it goes. {{hugs}}