What to do? Bf related

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My doc is 5 days old and I'm exclusively breastfeeding. It's going well but very draining, so is a big baby and feeds take a min of an hour every two hours.

I don't know if I should continue because my other dc is feeling very left out. She's very low in herself and feeling very down and crying a lot. I'm not getting anytime with her because even tho Dh does winding and changing of the newborn we'll only have started a game or cuddle and newborn will be crying for a feed again.
I know this constant feeding phase passes but I'm really concerned for dd.

Anyone any advice?

See a lactation specialist. Feeding often is very normal in the newborn phase so it is likely everything is fine but tt or other issues can also result in constant feeding which might need to be looked at. It will regulate sooner rather than later so don't put pressure on yourself yet. In the short term reading stories playing games on the floor jigsaws and TV, especially TV will help with the older child.

Congrats on your LO

S/he is not even a week old so is bound to need you lots at the moment. Stick with it, you are still all adjusting.

Call the national breastfeeding support line they gave me some fabulous advice and I honestly think it helped me to carry on feeding dd

But speak to Hv if you are worried about baby or even nhs direct?

How are things today op?

I would try not to worry too much about older child. It will take a while for them to adjust.
As another poster said, try sitting on the floor closer to them to be involved.

If funds permit, could your DH order/go out and buy a couple of new books or toys that you and your DD could discover together while you're feeding your newborn? That would distract your DD a bit and give her 'quality time' with you.

Also, could your DD help you with simple tasks linked to the new baby? E.g. passing you baby wipes, sorting the baby clothes, etc. This would give her a sense of involvement, and possibly responsibility - no bad thing!

Congratulations on your new arrival.