My DS is a week old today :) I've been having a relativley okay introduction to breastfeeding, lack of sleep and sore nipples aside.
On the fith day I just wanted to give up! As my milk came in my boobs were so hard and swollen, DS couldn't get a proper mouthful, meaning he was sucking on my nipples which made them raw. Breastfeeding counsellor came over the next day and said that was 'classic day five' and it would get easier over the next few days which it has.
She also mentioned between day 14 and 16 baby usually has a growth spurt meaning he probably won't stop feeding then!
I wish someone would of told me about the 'day 5 syndrome', so I didn't feel like tearing my hair out. Is there any other big milestones to look out for to stop me going crazy? (No idea what, but maybe less feeding at a certain amount of months or a change in pattern you've noticed?)
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rooks14 · 25/08/2011 05:10
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