My daughter is a bottomless pit.

AbJams

Seriously, she is never not hungry. We supplement with formula right now because she was jaundiced. I will nurse her, and I know she's getting plenty, because I see it dribbling down her chin. So far I don't do great on the pump, but I KNOW she's getting a good amount. Then DH will give her a bottle of formula. Usually 2 or 3 ozs, mixed with breast milk. And she always flipping guzzles that too! We just did this, and then maybe 15 minutes later she was fussing for a new diaper, and when I picked her up she was smacking and rooting already. Maybe it was just because it was me and she associates me with food... but she ate AGAIN. Not like, a TON but I feel like she's never full!!!!

BFab11

Have you tried a paci when she's acting hungry after recently eating? Maybe she just wants to comfort suck?

AbJams

BFab11:

Have you tried a paci when she's acting hungry after recently eating? Maybe she just wants to comfort suck?

I did try it once, but she wouldn't take it. I'm wary to try again since she is already getting a bottle sometimes and I don't want to create nipple confusion. But she doesn't seem to have an issue going between the breast and the bottle... so it has crossed my mind.

MCC1010

i went through half a dozen brands before we found one Matthew liked so be prepared to offer different kinds

paxilchyk

Definitely look into a pacifier!  I had my LO on the boob constantly and all it did was destroy my nipples and give DS an upset tummy from eating too much!

IrishBrideND

AbJams:

BFab11:

Have you tried a paci when she's acting hungry after recently eating? Maybe she just wants to comfort suck?

I did try it once, but she wouldn't take it. I'm wary to try again since she is already getting a bottle sometimes and I don't want to create nipple confusion. But she doesn't seem to have an issue going between the breast and the bottle... so it has crossed my mind.

 

It took multiple times if trying a paci before she would take it.

 

Nipple confusion is VERY rare. I wouldn't worry about it.

AbJams

My sister was just here and suggested the same thing so I tried it again with a different kind and... she seems to like it. I didn't know nipple confusion was rare... they make it seem like such an issue!