7 week old - should he be sleeping longer at night?

[citymonkey]

As it says I the subject header really - my nearly seven week old son is EBF and feeds around every three hours (if I'm lucky) including at night though he may do one 4 hr gap between feeds. As I have posted here before, he feeds fOr a short time most feeds (usually 10 mins or less) and will not usually take both sides. Due a weigh in soon but I think is still gaining on his centile.

Is it normal for him to be still feeding so frequently at night? Lots of people I speak to seem to have babies who went 6 hrs between feeds at night at this age. I am always worried he isn't getting enough milk... Is this why he can't go for longer stretches?

Secondtimelucky you put all that very well!!

Glad you're feeling better, citymonkey.

Sounds horrifically familiar...

Second - you said, 'tiktok - yes, but we hate those clients/bosses and try to avoid working for them. Very hard to reconcile that behaviour in someone you love to bits. The clients you like are reasonable, and polite, and appreciate your efforts.'

That's exactly what I meant :)

citymonkey - sounds to me that when you can understand yourself, you are halfway to a breakthrough :)

I posted this link elsewhere today:

www.geddesproduction.com/frantz-quote-plaque.php

It's a bit bossy, but with all this talk of awkward clients, it rings very true :)

Tiktok - sorry, was trying to follow on from your joke but didn't do it very well. Timing in humour goes to pot when you're tired! Love the plaque.

Ha ha I was / am one of those demanding clients of yours. I have a very demanding 5 mo DD. Maybe I am getting my comeuppance?

I'm sure you're not Buba - We don't mind demanding, it's irrational and rude that gets us riled!

Loving the plaque! Not my thread but has really made me understand a lot of what I'm struggling with right now. Thanks!!

secondtimelucky loved your analysis. I'm an accountant and what you said certainly rings true for me. I've just ordered that book from Amazon
Thank you