8 week old breast- feeding constantly- growth spurt?

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That's my question, in a nutshell... my DD2 is demanding the boob at least once an hour, only drinking a short while, fussing and crying in between... the feeds are all running together and my house is knee deep in cr*p as i am pinned to this chair with her (thank god for MN!) She is also particularly grumpy atm, i suspect with lower tummy pains.

Does this sound like a growth spurt? Can't decide if I should go with her demands or try to space the feeds so she gets a good bellyful. Also don't know if she is using me for comfort (won't take a dummy most of the time) and if i am contributing to the tummy pain (if it is there) by thrusting my boob in her face constantly. Any advice please ?

Yes, it does. More info here:

www.kellymom.com/bf/normal/growth-spurt.html

DS was always really grumpy at growth spurt time and it lasted about a week rather than the few days you read about elsewhere.

I wouldn't try spacing feeds at this age, just feed on demand and rest as much as possible

Sounds like a growth spurt.

Put the kettle and a packet of biscuits by your chair and resign yourself to it. It's easier than worrying about it!

thanks! loads of great info in that link. she has finally fallen asleep, so i no longer have any excuse not to tidy the house

Er, yes you do! You need to rest to, you know