Is it possible

MJ317

for it to take my baby 2 hours to nurse? He usually doesn't take this long but twice today he's stayed at the boob for almost 2 hours. Is this normal?

kds24

Oh yes, those cluster feedings are crazy.  There are several growth spurts in those first 6 weeks and it sounds like you are going through one of them.  I remember those days and you just need to realize that your only "job" is to BF and regulate your supply in those first couple of weeks.  There were days I just sat in my bra on the couch b/c there was no point in putting a shirt on! 

https://www.kellymom.com/bf/normal/growth-spurt.html

 

Quazel

In the beginning, DS could go 5 hours with a ten minute break here and there.  It was rough but worth it!

cyko21

yup. It seems nuts but it happens. There was a point when DD #2 was eating from 7pm-10pm with maybe a 20 minute break. It's tough but it'll end soon enough. Hang in there!!

MJ317

Thanks! Just wanted to make sure this ws normal!

Meg&Jesse

Yes, it's normal.  And....at some point you may actually miss these days, so enjoy!!   I sometimes wish I could cuddle and feed DS all day!!!  Now I can't get him to slow down for a second!!