I can't take it anymore! Haley (yes my 1mth old and no I wasn't able to go through this "joy" of nursing my older daughter, Molly) has been screaming non stop for 6hrs! All she wants to do is eat and I can't have her attached to me all day, everyday! She has wanted to eat every hr on the hr for the past 3hrs! I put her in her room so I don't scream at her but I just can't take it!
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Sounds like breastfeeding is NOT for you and I suggest switching to formula because she’s a BABY, crying is her ONLY way to communicate with you. Either get over it and work with her or switch to formula.
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Ugh I remember those days. With both kids I decided to always top them off with formula.
I have to commend you for stepping away, momma!! Everyone reacts to a child screaming differently and you are absolutely supposed to calm down and step away if it gets overwelming if only for a minute. There has been so many infant deaths in my area due to mom's that got too frustrated that my local hospital has a stepping away pep talk with ALL moms before discharge and send you home with a new moms handbook that states the same. Not saying you would ever do anything it just astounded me how other moms don't agree with becoming calm if your overwhelmed.. When my last was born my daughter was under 2 and it was hectic and chaotic and he had colic but also had acid reflux so bad he had to be put on medication and special formula. You got this momma. You are your little angels safe place ❤
Good job giving ur self a break we all need them. See if maybe she will nurse in a carrier that way she can be happy getting what she wants and needs and you'll be hands free to do the things you need to.
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But good job taking a breather bc we all hit our breaking points
It’s hard, before I know it 2 hours has gone by and it’s time to nurse my baby again. I promise it won’t always be this way. But she is cluster feeding. I feel like I’m repeating myself on every post you make. She needs to eat every 1.5-2 hrs. It doesn’t mean you’re not producing enough, it means that she is establishing and maintaining your supply based on what her body needs. Pls look into taking an online breastfeeding course to educate yourself. Also, if you switch to formula, it may not help anything. You could have more issues at first w her tummy adjusting.
Invest in some gas drops and make sure she’s burping before and after feedings.
I really encourage you to remind yourself that it’s going to be hard and start making little changes like grab granola bars, nuts, cheese sticks, an apple, banana so you can eat while you nurse. Have a little stash your older daughter can grab from also.
Calmdown everyone. This seems like stress overwhelmed possible post partum.she did the right thing stepping away. If u cant breastfeed n keep up. It's ok to offer formula. Fed is best.
@chelseaz yes it is hard.expecially if u dont have time cause of other kids I had a brilliant idea thinking I could breastfeed when I had 3 little ones 3 and under
@tayneednopress, 😳 wow! that sounds intense! Lol I couldn’t handle it. Breastfeeding can be rewarding but it is definitely exhausting.
Breastfeeding is HARD. She could just be having a bad day and wants to latch for comfort. Or is clusterfeeding and trying to up your supply. Could be a growth spurt. From other posts, it just looks like youre tired. Overwhelemed. You can get through this. The crying can be unbelievably overwhelming at times. But just make sure everything else is okay. Maybe shes gassy so try moving her legs like peddling a bike or scruntch them to her chest, then flat and back up. And maybe a warm bath. Try to find a moment to take a breath, relax and maybe get a nap in
@mom.zombie-xl I only made it to 2 with my first before switching to formula so at least I'm hoping to pass 2mths
@armywife72515 either way. It'll be okay. If yoy stick to it or not. It isn't easy. I wanted to give up a million times
I’ve done it four yrs lol I went crazy at first but You have to be patient it’s not easy to some he also got nipple confusion from goin back and forth so I just went exclusively bf it went a lot smoother I also had two other kids up my butt but I really wanted to keep trying now I can’t get him off
Kudos to you for keeping up with nursing I'm probably gonna stop around 6mths and start baby food. She'll latch onto my right side no problem but my left she's falling off and has to relatch
@armywife72515, even when you start baby food breastmilk or formula will need to be the main source
Of nutrition in case you didn’t know
@bunsinmyoven I do know but with my first she cut herself off of formula at 4mths (and not with lack of trying to have her have formula) so we tried oatmeal...
Thanks for the advice. Yeah I know that it's stating the obvious that if she's crying she wants something I just needed a moment to regain what's left of my sanity and feed her...now to attempt to get some lunch for Molly and myself
I’m sorry. It’s very frustrating when they cry and you can’t figure out why. She’s still very young maybe today is a snuggle and feed day. She’s probably trying to boost your supply. Try some skin to skin. Maybe put a movie on for your older daughter. Try to just chill. Your kids will feel your energy and feed off of it.
Def sounds like a growth spurt and cluster feeding. I know it’s really really hard. Take a moment to yourself and compose yourself before attending to her again. Breath!!! It will be ok. At this age there’s so much changing with her that this all seems normal. Has she pooped recently? Try bicycle legs to get poop/gas moving in her belly. Good luck
Sounds like a mix of cluster feeding and colic, baby wearing will help you get things done.
I regained some composure and calmed down. I'll try having her in the carrier see if that helps
She is cluster feeding. Breast feeding is a lot of work. Also, she may be crying due to tummy aches because of something you’ve eaten that is too harsh for her tummy. Unfortunately, there will be times she wants to be attached to you to eat constantly. If it’s too much for you I’d switch to pumping and giving her a bottle.
I've barely had time to eat! All I've eaten today is cereal! Up until now nursing has been fine just seems like I can't put her down for anything!
@armywife72515, have you tried to baby wear? You can wear her and also feed her while wearing her. It may help. It sounds like you’re really overwhelmed. Try to remember these phases only last a short time. They’re only young for a little while. Deep breaths in and out. She is feeling your energy. If you’re upset, that will upset her and it’s going to make her cry more. It’s going to be okay.
@dontblockmesis-imjustspeakingfacts I've calmed down, and she's eating
I’d stick to formula with this one too if you’re not going to have the patience to have her attached to you often. Breastfeeding is hard and you need a lot of patience for it.
Sounds like breastfeeding is NOT for you and I suggest switching to formula because she’s a BABY, crying is her ONLY way to communicate with you. Either get over it and work with her or switch to formula.
It's been fine til now it just seems like she wants to eat all day today and I don't wanna neglect my older daughter because I'm constantly feeding her
@armywife72515, You’re not going to neglect your older daughter unless you choose to do so. You can’t just not feed your infant that’s not how it works. Babies go through phases of cluster feeding if she needs to eat she needs to eat there is nothing you can do about that. You have to learn to balance two children. It’s not easy but you do what you have to do.
@thawkins I don't want to and I'm not gonna let either go hungry. Just needed to take a moment to calm down and regain some composure
Like the other moms said could be colic. Do what you can! poor baby. Your baby is feeling you stressed so that’s not gonna help anything. I get it’s hard but she’s trying to tell you something and just wants mommy.
Maybe give hwr some formula if u dnt want her latched tou ur boob?
@armywife72515 theres lactarion cookies. Teas etc that u can buy that help ypur supply. Also pumping helps . i didnt pump when i was bf and mynsupply went down alot.
Your 1 month old?? That’s totally normal growth spurt my kids both did that put her in a basket on the dryer/washer lol let it sooth her to sleep while you stand with her. This is totally normal why scream at a baby?
Ummm she's a fucking baby, that's what they do!
They eat every hour when cluster feeding. If she's hungry feed her. She cries because that's her ONLY form of communication.
No need to swear and two she just ate not that long ago
@armywife72515 again she a freaking baby. Shes only a freaking month old. Did you expect her to have a diet like you? She's gonna be hungry when she's hungry and you have to deal with it. Not feeding her when shes hungry or taking her off because YOU have an issue with it is gonna make her scream and cry even more.
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Ummm she's a fucking baby, that's what they do!
They eat every hour when cluster feeding. If she's hungry feed her. She cries because that's her ONLY form of communication.