DS2 is now three weeks and is breats feeding fine. I was determined to make it work this time round after several issues feeding ds1 which resulted in me stopping before I really wanted to.
Everything is working well - latching on fine, positioning is good. I let him feed whenever and for however long he likes which turns out to be most of the night! He does like to suck so some of the time spent on the breast isnt productive feeding but when he does feed, he feeds well. He had a touch of jaundice in his first week but that within about 4 days (DS1 had severe and prolonged jaundice which was a major factor in me losing confidence last time). He is weeing fine and pooing lots of yellow nappies.
I havent had him weighed since he was born (another paranoia I am determined not to allow to take over this time round) but have just realised that the clinic will not be open until a week today what with bank holidays etc.
Looking at photos though, he seems to have lost week - he was 8lbs 11oz at birth and had a chubby face which has now slimmed down. He has got longer though and is wearing 0-3 month clothes rather than newborn.
Unhelpful comments from relatives are making my confidence a little shaky (oh he does look like he has lost a bit of weight......do you think he needs a bit of a top up with formula????)
I am determined to make this work and if I am honest it is working beautfully.
Just needing a bit of reassurance and a pep talk......