First, I bumped my entire pregnancy, but haven't been on since I had DS on April 25th. I am SO GLAD I finally got back on today. I have been reading through your posts for the past hour or so and I feel 90% better than I did before. I have been feeling really overwhelmed and wondering if being a Mom is as hard for everyone else as it is for me, and now I know that almost everyone feels the same way. I feel like I still don't really know what I'm doing. I'm supposed to know my newborn, but just when I think I have some form of a routine going, he changes it up on me. I have some days where I am great but then some that are harder and I find myself crying wondering if it will ever get easier (mostly the nights my DH works, 7p-7a). I plan on continuing to log on at least everyday to reassure myself and share the experience with you ladies.
ok, now for the quick question! my DS is 3 weeks old and recently began taking 2 ounces every 2 hours. He used to go much longer between feedings and I am wondering if this is normal? What is your experience? Is there a way to get him to go longer between feedings at night? The exhaustion is killing me (esp. when DH is working and not home to help share the work at night). Thanks ladies! :-)
Re: Question about my 3 wo DS.
Welcome back!
I have a three week DD and we have been doing the same. Eating every 2 hours the last 3 days. I BF so unsure of the Oz intake, but I know she is getting at least 2 oz. I am thinking and have been told that this is a growth spurt. I am unsure of how long it lasts as we have been 3 days of this no sleeping for longer then 2 hours!
Good luck. My DH works 12 to 14 hour day shifts 7 days a week currently and we are in the same boat with no help. Hoping it gets better for us!
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