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Re: couple questions
« Reply #45 on: May 30, 2008, 02:08:12 am »
Pretty much the same today. No problem BFing during the day, a little more often. We had feeds 1.5-2 hours apart, not to bad :)

But night time hit and she just didn't want to nurse. I got her on at 7:30pm and she ate for 35-40 min, after bobbing on and off for the first 10 min or so, but then 10 min later screamed in hunger, wouldn't latch on again and so I gave her a bottle and she ate 3oz. She's still out, but I'm betting she'll  be up in the next half hour. I did pump when she went down though, I only got about 1oz

Its almost like I have a great supply during the day, and it drops at night. Is this even possible?
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« Reply #46 on: May 30, 2008, 02:13:17 am »
This is very very common and very very normal. Both my babies did this. Check out this link from Kellymom http://www.kellymom.com/babyconcerns/fussy-evening.html
Kate still clusters most evenings, so I prepare a little nursing station with food, drinks, remote control, and sit back and relax until she nurses herself into a milk coma.

Growth spurts also happen frequently these early months.

Doing great!
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Re: couple questions
« Reply #47 on: May 30, 2008, 03:36:30 am »
So should I try to persist with the FBing? How long do I push it for if she melts down?

We're in unformilier territory now...
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« Reply #48 on: May 30, 2008, 03:42:24 am »
If she is really really upset, that is totally your judgement call, Kimberly. This is new for her as well.
You will know, I would hate her to be very upset, that's not going to help anything, you know?

It may change as she gets used to nursing more.
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Re: couple questions
« Reply #49 on: May 30, 2008, 05:09:38 am »
Hi Kimberly,  as Michelle says it is really common for supply to dip as the day goes on. Cluter feeding in the early evening will get that extra bit in her. You may find the nights a bit hit and  miss for a few days till suppy ups itself, the more you feed before bed the better the nights should be.

Your doing really well, so keep going.

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Re: couple questions
« Reply #50 on: May 30, 2008, 12:48:42 pm »
I'll try and get her onto the breast first even if just for a few minutes. I think at this point we'll figure it out as we go.

Glade to know this is normal though, thank you.
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« Reply #51 on: May 31, 2008, 16:47:58 pm »
Just doing my daily check in. How are things?
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Re: couple questions
« Reply #52 on: May 31, 2008, 16:58:10 pm »
not to good today :(

She's hit a growth spurt and been eating every 1-2 hours, but its takeing forever to get her on and she keeps comming on and off. I havn't caved yet and given a bottle, but I tell you I've been close.

its my first day alone now as DH has returned to work
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Re: couple questions
« Reply #53 on: May 31, 2008, 20:28:25 pm »
Hugs Kimberly, be strong. If you keep it up it will only be a few days of hard work and then you will be glad you've done it. Just put in your mind that your going to feed her more regular and then fit everything else around it. Its funny but when i don't have  lot of time in the day i always get more done!!!

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Re: couple questions
« Reply #54 on: June 01, 2008, 02:08:17 am »
I made it  ;D

DD ate every 1-2 hours ALL day and evening. I didn't give in even though I wanted too by the end  :-[ But even through the evening she was EBF  ;D 8) I would say thats pretty successful. She's now been down since about quarter after 7 (its now 10pm) and I havn't heard a peep out of her yet.I'm hoping the worst is over (yeah right :P)

I'm feeling pretty confident though because I did make it today I can do it again I am sure. This was a real test for me.
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Re: couple questions
« Reply #55 on: June 01, 2008, 02:51:13 am »
Kimberly, you rock!!!!!
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Re: couple questions
« Reply #56 on: June 01, 2008, 02:57:23 am »
That's really great!  Feels good huh?! 
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Re: couple questions
« Reply #57 on: June 01, 2008, 04:52:30 am »
It does feel good :)

She woke up at 11:30 and I was able to get her on again, and this time no nipple sheild which is a first. I may go back to it though, because even with a good latch it HURT!! ouchies!!

we shall see.



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Re: couple questions
« Reply #58 on: June 01, 2008, 05:03:39 am »
It shouldn't hurt. You should feel, how do I describe it, a tugging sensation, but not pain.
What does your dh think of all this?

Growth spurts usually last a few days, then things go back to usual. They can be tough, esp when you have another child to take care of. Riley has watched more tv than I would care to admit to.
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Re: couple questions
« Reply #59 on: June 01, 2008, 05:14:48 am »
DH doesn't really care either way LOL although I'm sure he's glade he doesn't have to feed her all day :P

I know it shouldn't hurt. When I have the sheild she's latched exactly the same and it doesn't hurt at all, but without it really hurts. Not sure why. Maybe I'll wait till I see the LC on Tuesday maybe she will see something I can't.
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