Has anyone taken a nursing "holiday"? So tired.

thinkofthat

I read somewhere you could do this at a certain age.  Just wondering how you would without interrupting your milk production?  Pumping?

Lately LO has been running me ragged.  Mostly at night.  She is up from 3 to 6, and before then doesn't sleep longer than an hour.  SHe nurses for 5 mins at a time, then gets all agitated and starts pulling at my breast, fussing, bobbing her head.  Then she'll scream.  Last night I got no sleep again.  I would like to get her on somewhat of a schedule.  I can't do this much longer.

she is six weeks old.  I know it could be a growth spurt, but she was doing this last week too.

Jessimurph

I wouldn't.  Honestly after the sixth week it got a milliondy times easier.  I'd push through it.  It will get better.

leslienpete

How would you even do this? Feed from your BM stash? Formula feed? If, you aren't nursing and don't pump, your supply would dry up. I would rather nurse than pump.

 If you need a break, why don't you have your H do the night feeding w/ BM?

LucyGoosey81

A nursing holiday isn't what you think...it's when you do nothing BUT nurse.  I've done it over spring break.  It really helped!

thinkofthat

Jessimurph:

I wouldn't.  Honestly after the sixth week it got a milliondy times easier.  I'd push through it.  It will get better.

 

Thanks, but I think it's getting harder, not easier.

Buttercup76

i was on a forced "holiday" after taking an imaging exam where i had to pump & dump for 24 hours.  i had a freezer stash, DH fed, and i pumped when DS ate - he was 3 months, and already used to a bottle. from the way you're describing your LO's feeding habits, it maybe be worth it to take a break and deal with only the "plastic babies" who never push you away or fuss.  it may not solve the issues, but you can return to them with a little sleep behind you. 

jay.otter

Pump a bottle for nights and have your dh take part of the night shift with her.