my baby was born yesterday and in trying to breastfeed. yesterday I couldn't get her to wake up to eat and tonight we have been up every hour. this will stop when my milk comes in right? I am so exhausted.
I haven't yet. we just got home yesterday afternoon. but I'm pretty sure my milk is starting to come in. it just leaked a little when she cried. 😊 @lumos.nox
I had my nurses take my daughter right after a nursing session until my daughter wanted to eat again, even at 2 hours it felt amazing.... hang in there mama, it will get easier especially once your milk comes in
You could pump ( it won't be much at first ) while she's sleeping that way if the nurse does take her , she will still be getting your colostrum while you get a lil rest
It will get easier , I promise ! Hang in there & ask your nurses for help if you need to. Mine always offered to take my daughter for a hour or two to the nursery so I could get enough rest to get my energy levels back up. That one or two hours will make all the difference in the beginning!
@lumos.nox, I plan on expressing in a hot shower tonight. hopefully I'll be able to get her to stay awake for a full feeding tonight.