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I feel like a factory- an unsuccessful one at that

LadyV13LadyV13 member
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Both the pediatrician and books I've read have suggested that baby should be fed every 2 hours. However the DR told me I need not wake the baby if she sleeps past the 2 hours (she was born 9lbs 2ozs) However it seems that when I do breast feed she will suck and suck and suck and suck for hours sometimes, and then she'll fall asleep on me,  i go to put her into the crib to get my "when she's sleeping...you're sleeping" on...she'll wake up and either pee, poo or be hungry all over again.

My nipples hurt- I don't think its from an incorrect latch-although I may be wrong, I think its because all they are doing is being sucked. I don't even have time to make a sandwich or pour a glass of water..because all she does is suck. Also I have no time to pump. I want to build some kind of storage up because ideally when everything is in working order I'd love the option to bottle or breastfeed (but ideally only breast milk)

My husband just forced me to take a nap while he fed her some formula- so this is the reason why I actually have time to type this out. I also pumped so i got some stimulation - to work up my supply. I got an ounce out in about 30 minutes time.  I know that doesn't mean anything as far as how much she's getting.

I'm starting to lose it- any suggestions?

TIA

 

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Re: I feel like a factory- an unsuccessful one at that

  • sugarb2005sugarb2005
    Just calm down and breathe.......My nipples were sore even tho she had proper latch....its just because baby's tongue is rough like a cats.....you eventually toughen up and it doesnt hurt so bad.....as far as nursing every 2 hours that is a good way to get ur supply going....i think ur kiddo is way to small for you to be worried.....It will take a couple weeks for you to get in the groove of doing it.....just try to make sure she is full and she will fall asleep and you can get some rest....and let DH take the reins too.....i made the mistake of trying to do everything and now I get absolutely no help so my home is a disaster area......just calm down and it will be ok
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  • KRMacKRMac

    It is hard.  It is so so so hard at first.  The first few weeks are just so hard.  

    That wasn't very uplifting...but I felt like I could have written this myself when my DS was a week old.  It gets easier.  Hang in there.  Let your H do the "other" work - the diaper changes and the sandwich making, etc.  Just try to rest in between feedings, even if you can't nap.

    My nipples toughened up.  I used lanolin and aired them out a lot.   

    Have you tried to introduce a pacifier?  I know some people say to wait 3 weeks or whatever, but my hospital gave DS one and I was upset at the time, but it was the best decision for us in the end.  He had an intense need to suck...and then I wasn't the only thing he was sucking.  :P  It might help you get a break. 

    I wouldn't supplement with formula - it is going to affect your supply unless you are pumping for every bottle of formula she is getting now...and that defeats the purpose of him giving formula so you can nap.  I really wouldn't recommend introducing the pump right now to build a stash either YET.  Let your supply get all settled in and just nurse as often as your DD wants to now.  I was able to pump after my DS started sleeping consistently.  

    Congrats on the beautiful baby.  GL and hang in there!   You can do it!  

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  • synchrosallysynchrosally member
    You are going to feel like all you do is nurse for the first 2 weeks at least and during every growth spurt.  Get your husband to make you some easy to eat finger foods and have them next to you when you nurse.  Keep a giant bottle of water near you.  As for "sleep when the baby sleeps", I never found that to work at all.  Try nursing in bed.  At least you're laying down and resting, and you might even be able to close your eyes.  At night I only nurse in bed.  So much nicer!  Stick with it.  You can do it!
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  • Ohio_WeddingOhio_Wedding
    Nursing ALL of the time is normal. Constantly. Hang in there.
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  • snansleysnansley

    They sleep so much at this age and don't do a very good job of feeding as efficiently as they should.  Try a pacifier to give your nipples a break (the Avent ones are good).  My LO is 2 weeks and we have issues getting him to stay awake long enough to get a full nurse in.  Tickling him and stripping him down to a diaper help wake him up.

    I try to pump a couple of times a day, not so much to build a supply, but to give me enough to have DH feed a bottle.  For us, nipple confusion hasn't been an issue which allows me a break.

    I was just at a lactation consultation today and she swears it will get better once he has more awake periods. Hang in there. 

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  • Mrs_D_in_KYMrs_D_in_KY member

    I wouldn't worry about pumping for a few more weeks. Your LO is still only a week old, so things will be kind of a blur for awhile. I remember my first month after having DS is a blur, it's still a blur in my memory to this day.

    DS #1 born January 2010. DS #2 due June 2014.

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