First of all, 7-week old DD is doing really well, 90th centile for weight, content most of the time, feeding every 3 or so hours.
BUT, she is fussing at the breast a lot, either I'm not holding her comfortably or I'm misreading her cues, but every feed feels like a wrestling match with both of us getting increasingly upset. Since day one we've had problems (jaundice, blocked nose, thrush - now easing a bit). I wonder if the slight adjustment of latch a few days ago (on advice of bf counsellor) has made things worse temporarily, and if she still has some residual soreness in her mouth from thrush. I've finished 2-week course of fluconazole but am continuing with Daktarin cream and oral gel after feeds, and dietary restrictions for me.
Or maybe it's the famous six-week growth spurt that has made her fuss more (she is also more fussy in the evenings).
Because she is so big and long (almost 12lb, 60cm) but unable to hold up her head yet, I find it hard, even with cushions, to support her in a way that is comfortable for me. And the positioning always looks a bit awkward for her and I'm tense (desperate for her to stay latched on) so I suppose she's sensing that too. Usually she'll stay latched on for 5 mins or so, gulping away (fast letdown) before coming off and then the wrestling begins.
I'm starting to dread each feed, she tugs on the nipple and screams, turns beetroot, beats my chest, kicks her legs, headbutts my boob, you name it. Has anyone been through a phase like this (I assume it's a phase) and survived? Any tips?
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naturelover · 19/10/2007 10:48
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