Day 7 and I'm getting worn out

[Pregnot]

Hi my baby was born a week ago today I've been breastfeeding him and day 4 was all abit much I was sore cracked nipples etc etc anyway I carried on and pain going away but I'm
Just worn out its constant and I'm really struggling with tiredness.


I don't want to give up feeding him, I love seeing his drunk milky face but there just no let up , I feel I can't leave the house or even sleep because he always wants feeding a my
Oh can't feed him so obviously going out or for a bath even I feel
I can't do.

Please someone help does it get easier, how am I meant to get things done or even sleep I actually feel weak now

 

[knopk@]

It does get easier hun, have you been shown how to feed lying down so you can rest? Early days are so so hard but once they establish supply, its gets so much easier! Get OH to take over bathing, nappies etc so you can rest. Well done hun! Only 1% of women exclusively breastfeed at 6 months old, this thought kept me going plus seeing his face and rooting for me.
You will feel like a milk machine but once they start smiling, cooing etc you will feel like its changes completely! x

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[Pregnot]

No not been shown how to lie down and do it? Can u sleep then ? Is that safe?
I love to take him to classes etc but cAnt because he just wants to feed so how do people with babies go to classes?

I just don't get how its all supposed to work because at minute I feel like I'm
On my own I mean my oh does help and hel take him so I can have a sleep but its often not too long before he's back with max wanting to feed
he's settled his feeding abit but I also think some of his feeding is comfort feeding like hel
Go on for 5 mins then be asleep but you put him in his basket and he's back awake again saying he wants more - is that notmal?

His big 25-30 min feeds wear him out and hel get a good 2-2.30 hour sleep from that

 

[knopk@]

Its all normal, he is only 7 days old! They have couple of big growth spurts when you feel chained down but it passes. Its important to let them suckle to build up supply but some babies just like to sick and some introduce a dummy for that reason.
Have you tried a sling? If he is close to you, might not want feeding as much.
And dont worry about groups yet, recover from birth and rest up. Go to BFing group so they show you how to feed lying down safely.

Remember, its overwhelming for them to be here after they were snug and safe in our tummies so they look for reassurance ie you. xxx
I know it feels like its never going to end but it will, many a times i thought about formula but never gave in! So much easier now not having to make sure you have sterilised bottles etc - pop them on and see a smiling face after 5 minutes (feeds get shorter too)

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[Pregnot]

Might try a sling that could be an option

 

[Nat26]

Yes constantly feeding is very normal and sometimes they cluster feed for hours upon end. It does get a lot easier though and you will find things easier as time goes on. With my first I didn't start to go to groups till he was about 10 weeks old. Take it easy and just enjoy all the time you spend with him snuggled up together. It soon changes, the demands of a new baby especially first time round is crazy but when you see those smiles especially boobie smiles its all worth it

Good luck xx

 

[Nutsyputs]

I started going to groups at around 3 weeks just to get out of the house. If your lo wants feeding whilst there people won't mind and you definitely won't be in the only one.

 

[Bonfire Bride]

Keep going! What you are describing is completely normal. You have made it through the toughest times. It will calm down. Oliver was latched to me forever in the early weeks. In the hospital he had been latched for 24 hours and I had to call the midwife because I was so scared he was hungry. I was crying my eyes out when I asked them to feed him a syringe of formula because I couldnt even put him down. They also showed me the lying down position and I still use this for nighttime feeds when I bring him into our bed. He literally feeds for 5 -10 minutes now and goes straight back in his moses basket to sleep..whereas before he would be feeding all night.

I let Oliver comfort suckle (even now) as dummies were made to represent the nipple - it is completely normal. He only comfort suckles now in the evening and this is for a small amount of time now. I know that this close times will not last forever so I'm enjoying every minute (now that I am getting more sleep)

You are doing amazingly - it is the most challenging thing I have ever done, but by far the most rewarding x

 

[BevG]

ooooh hun dont give up, this stage only lasts a few weeks maximum and then it will get longer between feeds, i absolutely promise you that its totally totally worth it in the end keep up the good work!