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BFing question

Susie2005Susie2005 member
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At what point did you DC become more efficient at nursing.  DD is almost 7 weeks and she is suddenly a lot quicker than she was.  But it seems too soon, so I'm concerned she is not getting enough.  Yesterday and today for most feedings she has been pulling off each breast in under 10 minutes.  In the beginning it was 20 - 30 minutes per side.  I don't think DS was this efficient by 7 weeks.  Is this possible, or is something else going on?  Any thoughts?
Susie, mom to DS 4/10/07 and DD 3/6/09 (MC 9/05, 2/06) Lilypie Fifth Birthday tickers Lilypie Second Birthday tickers
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Re: BFing question

  • Rebekah1021Rebekah1021
    It's totally possible. I think as long as she's producing wet and poopy diapers then I wouldn't worry. 
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  • snowflakemomsnowflakemom member
    Within the past week or so DD is down to about 10 minutes per side, so around 9wks.
    Mom to DD#1 December '06, DD#2 Feb '09 and DS March '12
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  • AnnapolisLariAnnapolisLari member

    DD got efficient around then. She never took a LONG time, but was definitely around the 10 min mark at 6-7 weeks. Now she can suck down a boob in about 5 minutes flat, if she's really hungry.

    If she's popping off by herself, she's had plenty.

     

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    DS - December 2006
    DD - December 2008

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  • Susie2005Susie2005 member
    Thanks ladies.  I feel much better now!
    Susie, mom to DS 4/10/07 and DD 3/6/09 (MC 9/05, 2/06) Lilypie Fifth Birthday tickers Lilypie Second Birthday tickers
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  • VandRickyVandRicky

    both my kids never needed to nurse long. At around a month I would say both were eating in less than 10 minutes. They were both very chubby babies so obviously, they were getting enough in those 10 minutes!

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  • marrymemylovemarrymemylove member

    DS had it downpat by the time MIL went home around 2 weeks. Seriously. Still hurt like crazy but he was getting a ton pretty fast.

    DS only ever had 2 reactions to BFing.

    The "they never feed me ever, I'm STARVING" look.

    And the "oh God I'm never eating again EVER" look. 

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