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Old 25.06.2009, 15:59
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Re: breast feeding new mum cries for help

oh love i remember doing that too!

it's tough in the beginning, especially when you're both getting used to each other and getting comfortable with feeding too. it's normal that he's napping after eating a bit especially in the beginning. as the milk gets more full of fat and he grows he'll begin to become more awake and active as he's feeding- but at just one 1/2 weeks he's gonna fall asleep regardless!

i think my son sleep pretty much constantly for the first 4 weeks or so and i felt like all i was doing was feeding him consecutively and changing him. that coupled with my hormones made me pretty frustrated and a bit depressed but i promise you in a few weeks it'll be more regular. it's too early to put a schedule to him, more important that he eats all he can and at around 2 months or so you can start to regulate (a bit) to try to get him to feed around the same time and that will definitely make life easier.

as for the help of your husband- it's great he took time off for now, maybe you can try pumping some milk and let him give the little one a bottle once a day or so. this will help daddy bond with the little one and give you a break. also, in the first weeks i remember my man feeling a bit out of the loop because it was all about mommy and baby and the breast , which is great but can be a bit isolating.

please feel free to pm me whenever you need- i know this can be frustrating and tiring- but please know you are doing the best for him and this is normal behavior for such a little one!

the best of luck!!!
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