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Infant feeding

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Newborn been on breast literally all night?

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Cheekychops84 · 03/08/2012 07:46

ok she was born at 5.45 yesterday am. Was feeding ok during the day but since 9.30 pm last night she has jus literally been at ny breast everytime I take her off she cries so I haven't slept at all and my nipples are so so sore already:( I know my milk won't be in yet but she has had a lot of meconium 3 loads not noticed wee maybe due to the v dirty nappies? I'm now sterilising a bottle as I his need to sleep even just for an hour. Any ideas or is this normal as I do not remember this with my other two

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MigGril · 03/08/2012 07:51

Yes it can be totally normal. The only thing I would say is if your sore seek help with latch. Ring midwife and get them to come out.

Be very care about give formula this early it really can have a big effect on getting feeding established. Do you have help at home at the moment, can you rest with baby during the day? Its pure survival in the early days. Also feeding lying down is a good one.

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Cheekychops84 · 03/08/2012 07:56

Thank u yea dp is here wanting to also give bottle but I'm in two minds? Midwife shall b here today ! My boobs r huge like an e/F cup so Mayb yes it's the latch ? Buy also think it's a comfort thing as she is asleep on my breast but when I try and take her off she starts screaming !

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HugeMedalTally · 03/08/2012 08:00

DS (now 8) was like this for the first month! (he is my 3rd DC) So I definitely sympathise with you.

Speak to the midwife about mixed/formula feeding, though, because it may mean you can't successfully breast feed, if that is what you want to do. What I'm saying is, it's a big decision, try not to make it too lightly, just because you are tired.

Equally, you have 3 DC, and if you just can't cope with the sleep deprivation, then don't beat yourself up about it. You need to be a good mummy to all three (and be good to yourself, as well)

But while my DS's first month was nightmarish, it was only a month of my life. (not sure if that seems helpful to you, right now)

Oh, and big congratulations!

Tangointhenight · 03/08/2012 08:13

I will probably get flamed for this but have you tried a dummy?? She sounds exactly like my DD was and my saviour was a dummy, didn't affect her latch or feeding btw and she was using my boob as dummy.

Just a suggestion.

IHaveAFeatureWallAndILikeIt · 03/08/2012 08:17

DS was like until my milk came in, constant suckling is a mechanism that stimulates it to come in so if you can keep going its worth it! My advise is to make a nest on the sofa where you can reach the tv remote/ book/ cake/ snacks/ drinks and don't try to do anything else except cuddle your new baby!

Once your milk comes in it won't be as constant :-)

Rikalaily · 03/08/2012 08:22

Dd1 did this, I was so tired and sore but it improved when my milk came in. Have a baby moon, get in bed with baby and don't get out for anything but leg stretching and loo breaks, your hubby can deal with everything else until your milk comes in and it will make sure you can sleep as much as possible. Huge hugs, the early days are a toughie x

OneOfMyTurnsComingOn · 03/08/2012 08:26

If you really want to breast feed, try and stick with it. My DD was like this, and it was hard for a few weeks, then it changed and she fed at more spaced out intervals. I managed to BF her til about 16 months, so am happy to have persevered.

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Cheekychops84 · 03/08/2012 09:50

Thank u everyone I've managed to get an hour sleep so feeling s bit better. Will try and perservere think I was jus starting to get desperate as even running to the loo as she was screMibg when dp tried taking over she was screaming ! Going to get nipple cream today as this is agony I've heard lanisoh is a good one?

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Walkingchloe · 03/08/2012 14:37

Lansinoh worked well for me, DS is 11 days old today and I'm so pleased I stuck with it at the beginning. Nipples seemed to harden up almost after just a few days for me. I stuck lansinoh on at every opportunity the first few days. Warm the tube under your armpit or leg before you squeeze it out as it softens up loads when it's warm! Good luck :-)

Tangointhenight · 03/08/2012 17:06

Savlon is a good healer for the nipples, lansinoh just protects them so put the savlon on after you feed, then wash off and put lansinoh on just before you feed, honestly it keeps them from getting ravaged until they toughen up!

Tangointhenight · 03/08/2012 17:07

Oh and check with your local GP, I got lansinoh on prescription!

IHaveAFeatureWallAndILikeIt · 03/08/2012 17:16

If you use lansinoh put a breast pad over it, otherwise it just soaks into your clothes and you don't get the benefit of it. Its great stuff!

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Cheekychops84 · 03/08/2012 17:26

My milk will come in about 3 days is that correct?

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Tangointhenight · 03/08/2012 18:49

Mine came in on day 4, just varies I think but I didn't get the football boobs, it was only when I squeezed my nipple that I realised it was in!

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Cheekychops84 · 03/08/2012 21:58

Ok thank u we have had two pretty wet nappies and loadsa poo so she must b getting something ?

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Tangointhenight · 03/08/2012 21:59

She's getting the very best stuff you're doing so well :)

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Cheekychops84 · 04/08/2012 09:12

Had to give her 3 top ups last night.she is jus starving and I felt so bad:( when I squeeze my nipple it's just literally drips that come out then nothing then a tiny drip and she is sucking and sucking and just doesn't seem to be getting anything ? Does it look like I just don't have anything? Because if that is so I will stop now an formula feed ? I don't really want to ask midwives for help cause I jus can't stop crying at the moment its driving me mad

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rubyslippers · 04/08/2012 09:17

Yes it is normal

Things will settle when your milk comes in

Squeezing and seeing what comes out is no indication of supply

Colostrum is thicker than milk anyway and less watery

If she's pooing and wee'ing well that's a good sign

Tangointhenight · 04/08/2012 09:40

Honestly OP she might just like to suck try a dummy your milk will come in a promise, what are her hunger cues?

DairyNips · 04/08/2012 09:50

You do have enough milk, don't worry about that. Your babies tummy is only the size of a small marble at this stage and literally drips of colostrum is all she needs. The fact she's pooing and weeing are great signs. Best thing to do is keep working on the latch as she is learning and will realise she gets the milk better if latched on well. These early days are tough but your milk will come in soon and it will get easier. You're doing great!

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Cheekychops84 · 04/08/2012 09:53

Well she opens her mouth and pokes her Tongue out sucks her hand etc but she jus gets irritable as if it's not filling her up ? And is taking her ages to feed like an hour or more ?

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hmo2b · 04/08/2012 09:53

All three of mine have been like this. I was told by the midwife with my second that this is completely normal. Babies are wired to suckle lots to encourage your milk to come in. It is exhausting but like some others have said, just try to embrace it. Our youngest is just 6 months and I can't believe how the time has flown. Settle yourself in bed or on the sofa and relish these early days that are gone in a flash. Do I sound wistful?!

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Cheekychops84 · 04/08/2012 09:57

Ok I will try and persevere wish it would hurry up and come in already She is suckling and pulling her legs up then coming of and going back on and fidgeting ! Will give her to DP in a min and have my breakfast then try again x

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Tangointhenight · 04/08/2012 09:58

What day are you on now? It won't be long and it's so much easier when there is milk!!

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Cheekychops84 · 04/08/2012 10:04

She was born thurs morn she was big too 9lb1 .

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