I'm just not sure what to do; I need some help. Maybe I'm just making too much of it; but I need some help from veteran moms.
My son is 5 1/2 months old and over 20 lbs. he's been exclusively breastfed up to this point. He's never been really great on a schedule for eating; he has reflux and we've been trying different medications, etc. We now have the reflux under control, however, he's wanting to eat constantly. I think we need to get started on the solids, but I'm completely unsure on how/what to do. I want to keep nursing as much as possible but, also want him to get some solids in as well.
So, I'm thinking he should be on a 4 hour EASY by now; and maybe I could nurse and then do the solids an hour later-however, I'm wondering if that will lead to snacking? Or, if that's how it should be? Also, I've offered him solids a couple times and he just keeps eating and eating like there's no tomorrow-will he eat too much or should I just keep giving it to him? If I'm offering the solid an hour afte breastfeeding shouldn't he be full? Will he learn to not nurse and much in hopes of the solid?
Yesterday he ate almost every two hours (full feeds), he used to just take one breast most of the time; however lately he's taking one breast and a lot of the second as well. He's also waking at night and taking FULL feeds at least 2-3 times. I think he needs some other foods as well. Is it possible I'm just not making enough milk? I seem to have if anything PLENTY of milk, so, I'm not sure what's going on. He is eating and eating and eating though. Should I be limiting him on nursing? Will he gain too much? Ahhh-I'm so confused.
Any advice would be great. Thanks ladies.