Baby waking extra for feed, do I feed!?

[jdy123]

My DD is 5 months and last night added an extra feed in at 4am zzz. So she fed at 9.30 (7oz) 12.30 (6oz) (earlier than usual) and then 4am (5oz). Usually she'd last until 6/7am.
I'm guessing as her second bottle was earlier than usual this made her want another feed.

Am I okay to feed her formula or should I be trying to make her wait or give water. I just read some information where they said if they wake extra give water. Surely if she's waking for a feed she's hungry? She had a good amount so she was obviously hungry IMO?
Help please.

She's hardly sleeping atm and I'm struggling with what is right and wrong

@roarfeckingroarr obviously not or I wouldn't have asked thequestion why bother posting if you're not going to offer any advice you got nothing better to do ?

@roarfeckingroarr isn’t obvious you are one nasty poster

Feed whenever your baby wants it, especially at that age. Just let them guide you with what they're needed.

A formula fed baby won't need water unless its a small amount and its a hot day. Remember that 90% of the bottle you make up for formula is water already.

Don't stress and ignore the sarcastic responses.. keep doing your best. Being a first time mum goes hand in hand with forever doubting you're making the wrong decisions and worrying if you've got it right! Mine is 10 and I still doubt myself sometimes lol. Your baby's feeding habits sound totally normal for their age. You're doing a good job, trust your own judgement :)

@freezedriedromance thank you !
I certainly won't be posting anymore questions again it's just made me feel like I'm shit and stupid for asking

We didn't have a feeding routine really - just fed on demand at that age. Your baby is just coming up to the age of starting solids so an extra feed will probably help! Happy baby and well rested parents are always best.

RTFT before posting, folks. OP is acting on the advice.

My mum was told to feed us ever 4 hours and let us cry in between.

My gran was told that not sticking to four hourly feeds would mean the babies grew up horribly greedy and spoiled. She used to sit there in tears, watching the clock until she could feed them, while they screamed

Could her dad have her this afternoon so you can put your feet up and hopefully snooze?

I can’t believe some of the responses on her.
Sorry you are getting such nasty replies op.

Hope you're ok OP. It sounds like you're having a tough time but doing a great job. Don't worry about over feeding it could be a growth spurt.

My baby is also 5 months old and I think some posters would do well to remember that we've had fuck all support antenatally or post-natally, can't get them weighed, can't go anywhere or see anyone to ask these questions in real life. Advice from our own parents and grandparents contradicts what is now advised and it's bloody difficult being alone all day with a baby let alone in a pandemic.

If she's hungry, feed her. I've been going to bed at the same time as my baby and I feel more rested even if I'm not actually asleep the whole time.

@roarfeckingroarr

Feed your baby. Don't give her water. Isn't this fairly obvious...

Don't be a tosser

She was asking for help and clarification
Good job you knew absolutely everything you needed to for your baby and never had to ask any questions ever....

I would feed her. Maybe she is a hungrier than usual baby. Maybe speak to the HV about hungry baby formula.

@jdy123

Okay I didn't need the aggy responses I've been trawling forums for days cause I'm at the end of my tether with lack of sleep and a lot of people were saying not to feed a waking baby if they don't usually wake for the feed. I'm a new mum I don't have a clue what I'm meant to be doing so be kind please! I have of course been feeding her I've come on the forum for advice if I should be

I agree op , some unnecessary nasty comments here. I think this is the risk if you ask advice on mn though. I haven't been here long but seems to be a lot of nasty comments around here.

Thankfully more people seem to be kind and helpful than the few who think it's okay to belittle mums on MN!
And yes we've next to no antenatal support atm and don't see other mums at groups n stuff cause of restrictions!
Thank you everyone and I'll keep doing what I'm doing and hopefully it won't be too long till she's back to herself again
In the meantime ....coffee lol

@squeezeapplesmakejuice

I would feed her. Maybe she is a hungrier than usual baby. Maybe speak to the HV about hungry baby formula.

This is BS , theres no need for 'hungry baby" formula. Just give them stage 1 milk. As often as they want.

@jdy123 when you do finally get those lie-ins back (and it does happen, promise) you'll appreciate them like you wouldn't believe!

Oh God the weaning push. I got the same from my MIL. apparently a teaspoon of baby rice would transform my son from non sleeping to sleeping.

Turns out it was bullshit. My sympathies OPz, nighttimes are a slog. It will get better, I promise