Why are my boobies gettting bigger?

[robynfuller]

hello just a quick question, (and Happy Mothers day to all you wonderful moms  )

My little dd is 5 months old, 7.30kg  and on a mostly 3 hour EASY (with one 4 hour stretched feed per day, which she is doing on her own - one day at a time) She is EBF, and sleeps through from 19:30pm - 6:00AM (no dreamfeed but i can resettle her within 5-15 mintues to sleep till 7:00am and then feed) ( I cluster feed at 17:00 and 19:00 after bathtime routine) She usually feeds for about 30 minutes every feed and both sides.

My question is, during the past week or 2, I can feel my "boobies" are producing more milk and are getting really engorged at times, not really painfull just very full.  I can really feel the milk coming in. Is this due to having a more kinda structured routine? (does change slightly day to day but getting better as time goes by) My eating habits have not changed, (I am a vegetarian - 9 years in the running - but eat sea food - personal preference really)

And just wondered is there an explaination for this? Feel free to ask anymore questions, not sure if everything yu need is here. Just thought its weird - is there such a thing as a growth spurt at 5 months is my body preparing for that - although her feeds arent more frequent yet, or should I just feed her more frequently anyway?

ANy suggestions would really help!!!!     Is this normal.
Regards
Robyn

[Samuel's mum]

Great routine and sleeping fantastically.  Wow!!

Growth spurts can happen at different times. The big one is around 6 months but it can vary by as much as a few weeks. You would have noticed an increase in feeding though. Does she seem to asking to feed more regularly? It didn't sound like it. When the spurt does kick in (now or whenever) you may need to be a little flexible with your routine for a few days to allow your supply to develop. Some people use EAEASY for a few days (i.e cluster feeding)
Boobies will take time to adjust to more structure but I wouldn't expect it to take 2 weeks - more like 3-4 days.
I'm sure it'll settle down but keep an eye out for any indications of blocked ducts as that can start with feelings of 'fullness'. I'm not saying this is at all your situation but just to be super safe.
http://www.kellymom.com/bf/concerns/mom/mastitis.html

[robynfuller]

Thanks for quick reply,
I checked out that link just to be on the safe side, thank you again. I dont think its that. By the past 2 weeks I should have said more so now in the past 3-4 days as you say, maybe once or twice last week. Kinda feels like when I started growing boobies as a teen. She is feeding normally, no increase yet. And yes I am preparing for that 6 month growth spurt 4 month one almost lasted a week of good feeds almost every 2 - 2 1/2 hours apart with 2/3 feeds during night. I guess I should start trying to get more sleep in now though 
Will keep you posted!
Robyn