hilsy85 on "Please tell me this is normal"
@Espion: totally normal! Helps establish supply.As for the pain, some soreness is normal...I would use lots and lots of nipple cream (I liked mother love because its easier to spread than lanolin) and...
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@hilsy85: Lipstick. I know (or I've read) that this is due to a shallow latch, but he can only fit so much in there. Most of the time it just hurts like crazy. Other times it is toe-curling,...
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@Revel: Amen, sister. I'm partly glad the newborn stage is fleeting and it's partly lucky he's cute, lol!
View ArticleSleepyMonkey on "Please tell me this is normal"
@Espion: have you tried different holds? i found that i could get the deepest latch with the football hold, starting by baby laying down parallel to my leg and me leaning over her (i know i know, its...
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@SleepyMonkey: I will definitely try that. Now, in fact.
View ArticleT.H.O.U. on "Please tell me this is normal"
There may be some goo you tube videos too. Seriously pinch your breast. To make it flat and shove it in.
View Articlehilsy85 on "Please tell me this is normal"
@Espion: definitely a good idea!! Also have them and/or his pedi check for lip/tongue tie, specifically posterior tongue tie..that's a common reason for lipstick nipple/shallow latch.
View Articleheartonastring on "Please tell me this is normal"
As others have said, totally normal! Baby is helping your milk come in and helping establish your supply.As for the latch, if you're having pain I always recommend seeing an LC. My DD is 6.5 weeks and...
View ArticleBoheme on "Please tell me this is normal"
Yep, C is on his 14th or maybe 20th - I've lost count! - feed of the last 24 hours. An LC could work wonders for you. I was ready to quit day 3 when my baby was hungry, screaming, couldn't latch, and I...
View Articlelomom on "Please tell me this is normal"
Agree 100% on the tongue tie... LO's was borderline but it was still impacting his ability to transfer. He had a decent latch but just couldn't get enough and zonked from exhaustion before getting full...
View Articlepachamama on "Fussy cluster-feeding at night for hours, Help!"
I am looking for some suggestions or insight into a tricky nighttime situation we are having with our 2 week old newborn. Every night from 7-11pm or so he is INSATIABLE for food (I am EBF and he's done...
View Articletravellingbee on "Fussy cluster-feeding at night for hours, Help!"
2 weeks is definitely a growth spurt/cluster feeding time. We just went through that and LO was the same. My nipples hurt. Maybe pump earlier and have DH help by giving a syringe or two of milk (have...
View Articleoliviaoblivia on "Fussy cluster-feeding at night for hours, Help!"
Sounds like the two week growth spurt. It'll be over before you know it. Hang in there mama.
View Articlepachamama on "Fussy cluster-feeding at night for hours, Help!"
@travellingbee: thank you! We might try the syringe but even in the hospital he was drinking a ton. You're right about formula, not doing that !@oliviaoblivia: Yeah? Hopefully! Thank you
View ArticleJess1483 on "Fussy cluster-feeding at night for hours, Help!"
DS1 did this every night 10-3 for a few weeks. I thought I was going to die. Hang in there, Mama!
View ArticleFoodnerd81 on "Fussy cluster-feeding at night for hours, Help!"
We had the same thing. It's brutal and feels like it will never end, but it will! Plus it's dinner time and you probably want to, I don't know, eat so that you have the calories to keep making milk!...
View ArticleAstro Bee on "Fussy cluster-feeding at night for hours, Help!"
This too shall pass. I remember sitting on the couch around 2-3 weeks almost crying. It's a growth spurt, and probably the most difficult one, because your nipples haven't toughened up yet, and your...
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Oh- and make sure you use nipple cream after each feeding (or when you switch sides) or rub breast milk on them and let them air out in between (yes, you will be super sexy).
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@Foodnerd81: Yes! he does sleep the longest after a good cluster. My nips are really holding up so far. I never wear a bra and they don't hurt yet! @Astro Bee: Oh yes, there have been tears.
View ArticleMrsSRS on "Fussy cluster-feeding at night for hours, Help!"
I'm afraid there isn't much to do but wait it out. You aren't doing anything wrong; it's normal. LO is making sure your supply ramps up. It sucks, but it doesn't last long.
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