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greeneyed_bride
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Nursing ALL the time
greeneyed_bride
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DS is 6 weeks old, and since he was born, he has pretty much wanted to nurse all day, every day. He was back to his birth weight at nine days and had gained almost two pounds by one month, and he has the appropriate amount of wet/dirty diapers, so I don't think it's a supply issue.
He can't keep a pacifier in his mouth, so we can't use that to satisfy his need to suck - he's tongue tied, which could be the reason for that, but according to two lactation consultants in the hospital and our pediatrician, his latch is great, so they don't recommend getting it clipped (we're considering whether or not we should do it anyway.)
We've talked to two pediatricians, and neither seems to think it's a problem, nor do they think him being tongue tied has anything to do with it. One suggested that I try to "hold him off longer," so for the past few days, I've been trying to get him to wait one hour between feedings- he screams for the last 15-20 minutes, even though I hold/rock him the whole time. He nurses for at least an hour each time. The only times he naps during the day is when he falls asleep at my breast, and when I pull him off, he typically wakes up and starts to root again.
In the evening, he nurses pretty much non-stop from about 7pm to midnight or 1, then he will sleep for about three hours, nurse, then go one or two hours between feedings for the rest of the night. I can't pump between feedings so that my husband can help share feeding duties, because DS never goes long enough between eating for me to pump.
Sorry that this is so long. I'm at my wit's end!! (I'm currently typing with one hand as I feed him.) Is this normal? Is something wrong? Will it end soon?? I literally get nothing done all day other than feeding my son, and I'm feeling overwhelmed.
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Re: Nursing ALL the time
The first few months were a never ending growth spurt for us and that seems like what you are going through.Hang in there, it will slow down soon.
We had to train DD to keep the paci in by inserting it, then lightly pulling out (she would resist). After a week of that she would keep it in even if asleep or crying. Also try different types as each shape is different.
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Not a stupid question! His lingual frenulum - the thin piece of tissue under the tongue - goes all the way to the tip of his tongue. It can affect breastfeeding by making it difficult for the baby to latch, but DS latches well.
ETA - you'll notice it when your baby cries. It should only connect the tongue to the bottom of the mouth part way, not the whole way.
Yes. I have a Moby Wrap that I use with him periodically. (I also have an ErgoBaby, but I had to have a c-section, and it hits right where my incision was.) If I put him in it while he's calm, he will look around for a while, then get fussy when he wants to eat. If I put him in while he's already crying, he freaks out. He has only fallen asleep in it once.
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