How to keep up with every 2 hours!

elizabethnseanny · April 2013

My five week old little love is still eating every two hours. I'm finding it hard to get anything done, and need to start working from home in a few weeks, and then go back to work in June. It's starting to stress me out and the last thing I want is any stressful feelings around or towards my baby

I'm also not making any extra to pump, I only get about an oz total after feeding him, even in the morning. I've been baking mothers milk cookies like mad and drinking tons of water to try to increase my supply and haven't seen much of a difference. I guess I've just had a rough day...he has been very gassy the last few days and was up a lot last night and today crying. I'm feeling worried about what I can eat now too. Any stories or tips on how things got better? Sorry for the long rant, and thanks for reading

crusty1 · April 2013

It will get better... in several weeks probably. Around 6-8 weeks it is normal for babies to start to feed less often during the day. I know exactly how frustrated you are. My DS was finally starting on a regular schedule of 2-3 hours and then he got s

alie78_80 · April 2013

It does get better!! ((HUGS))

I agree with pp, wait till after the 6 week growth spurt. Your LO will increase time between feedings.

Pumping an oz after feeding LO is actually a lot. Pumping an oz an hour is average, so if y

blushingbride_08 · April 2013

My LO still nurses about every 2 hrs and he's 12 months. Your body will get used to it. I also eat oatmeal every day and drink lots of water. GL!

Angela814 · April 2013

I remember how nice it was when DD1 hit 2 months and started lengthening feedings to every 2 hours.

He will either get more efficient and take less time to eat or start lengthening feedings or both. But as he gets older, you'll have more tim

pb_bride · April 2013

Hang in there! It will get better, I promise! Your DS will get more efficient in nursing soon, and he'll start spacing the sessions in another week or 2 (after the growth spurt).

My DS was also super fussy & gassy around th

sarahsteve · April 2013

You are doing GREAT, mama. It won't be like this forever, promise! Getting an ounce after feeding is GREAT. Remember when you pump at work, you will be pumping a whole feeding, and you'll get plenty. Just keep feeding that baby

StacyCardinal · April 2013

blushingbride_08:

My LO still nurses about every 2 hrs and he's 12 months. Your body will get used to it. I also eat oatmea

elizabethnseanny · April 2013

Thanks for all the support ladies...here's hoping for a gasfree and full baby tonight!

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