and I'm gutted. I'm breastfeeding so I feel like I'm doing something wrong. Up until 10 weeks his gain was brilliant then last 2 weeks it dropped to 5oz and now he's lost 3oz. DS has seemed very fractious the past week, not at all like the settled baby I thought he was. He doesn't seem to be poorly but I think he might be teething (Dribbling lots and mouthing his fist). He spending the same amount of time at the breast but it never feels like he's had a proper feed, it's almost like he's sucking for comfort. Last night I woke at 2.30am with my breasts engorged so I think I am right in thinking he's not feeding properly. I don't think it's a supply issue but I'm not ruling anything out. The HVs have said to try putting him into a 3 hrly feeding routine during the day so he gets hungry and feeds properly- that I should teach him that the breast is for feeding at and not a pacifier. I hardly think a 12 week old baby would understand the concept! Any advice please. I would really like him to put some weight on next week!
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