I just want to cry

[izzyhasanewchangeling]

I've been pregnant and or bf for 5 years.

I'm an extended BF.

I know what I am doing.

Dc4 was born Sat a whopping 9 pounds.

And is feeding.

And feeding.

And feeding.

And feeding.

Has been on me solidly since before midnight.

Its been like this for 3 nights now.

I'm exhausted.

It feels like my nipples are being stroked by razors.

Dhabi has taken

Dh has taken him in the next room where he is screaming and screaming for bomb but he can't possibly be hungry.

I knew BF was hard at firest but this is a nightmare.

I am seriously considering giving him a bottle except write don't have any but I know I'll regret it.

He is falling asleep on them, only to create everytine he is taken off.

We are co-sleeping etc, feeding on side.

I am at a total loss.

Tongue tie - hadn't considered it.

How are you praying awake in the wee small hours by the look of it.

I don't think he is latching properly - because I dont think he is really hungry.

Dh says I've been overdoing it and after today am sspending 2 days in bed while he bans visitors.

My fifth was a nightmare feeder for the first few days. I thought tongue tie as well ( still do) but I have been dismissed about this by 2hvs & dr. I bought some nipple shields which worked brilliantly until he was able to latch better. It sounds like he is feeding longer because he finds it harder to suck? If you try the shields he may feed for shorter as he is getting more out. I also feed lying down, best thing my first midwife ever taught me. Also I have never been one for a dummy but it has given me some much needed breaks with this one.Good luck op, remember it does get easier.

I feed lying down - and how I wish oh wish I had a dummy in the house!!!!

It doesn't help that I am completely bunged up to boot.

He has a touch of jaundice - I guess That doesn't help.

I feel like sending everyone to mums for dinner and staying home alone.

He is beautiful but harder work than the last 2.

But then I have been sorting Christmas since he was born.

Wish me luck about to try removing him from bomb he is asleep on.

And breathe.

Sssssssshhhhhhhhhh.

And he is back awake already argh.

Don't stay home alone at Christmas. Give yourself a break. I bet after 2 weeks he will settle down. Bigger babies feed more but you know your milk supply will adjust.

I was wondering about your user name praying. So sorry to hear that. I will read your other thread. Sorry for the derailment op your baby will settle soon enough. It's hard to remember that with a newborn.

And he is back awake already argh.

No no derailment - good to all be here for each other.

I posted on your thread praying - I hopeChristmas brings you a miracle and the cure for Beatrice you need xxx

My DS2 was like you are describing. The first few nights I literally had to feed him all night otherwise he screamed. He is now 16 weeks and has turned out to be a high needs baby. He needs loads of close contact, doesn't sleep well and lets you know very loudly when he doesn't like something. Tbh I can't believe I've got this far when I think back to the constant feeding and cracked nipples of the first weeks but I did and things are better now so hang in there! I've thought so many times like you about giving him a bottle but I didn't and it's so much easier to calm him down through bf. The high needs baby support thread in sleep has been a god send for my sanity in case you wanted to have a look. Good luck

I tandem fed last time - a nb and 22 month old - that was easier than this.

Thanks natmu - if he doesn't settle I'll be joining you :)

Mine was like this - tongue tie so not getting anything, big baby like yours. Poor thing was so hungry. Get him checked (pref by doc) for tongue tie ASAP. When snipped he finally could feed properly and sleep.

I will take him as soon as they open - another 2 days though!

DH is taking him for a drive - I can't take any more. Hope other 2 sleep a little longer

My DS was like this and it turned out to be tongue tie. I'd give your mw a call, say you are struggling and want him checking for tt.

I am seriously struggling - DH is getting kids in car and I don't want to go - all he has done is scream and chew my nipples.

I'm wrecked and there are loads of people are mums which is just going to make him worse.

Kids have had a lovely day which is what counts I guess.

Well I've finally had a wash and am dressed at least I look human now.