Good Day to all..
First, thanks for taking the time to read my post. I have a five week old Son, Mitchell..he was born a bit over 10 lbs. I had him natrually, so he was so alert and latched on a few minutes after he was born. I mention his weight because of how often he eats. Of course, I am nursing him. I nursed my daughter, but she and I struggled. She weaned herself around 10 months old. Back to my Son (pardon jumping around.,,,still in that newborn sleep deprived state) Is it normal for him to eat so often? Someone said every two hours is normal, but when he is awake, he pretty much eats the whole time. He does not fall asleep at my breast usually...he comes off on his own when he is done, but it could be an HOUR! Then he wants to eat again half hour later. He is definatley eating,,,jaw moving up and down,,,strong, long tugs. He weighed 13 lbs nine ounces at his one month visit a week ago, so I am definatley making enough milk this time (as opposed to my daughter,,had very low milk suppily) But is it possible he is eating so much because my body is not keeping up with making enough Milk? Or is there such a thing as "quality milk" Is there something wrong with my milk that it is not keeping him full? Or do these big babies just eat more? Nursing my Son is so very important to me and I want to do right by him....I felt like such a failure, as a Mother, when I had so much trouble nursing my daughter. This is so important to me and I would appreciate any feedback anyone has to offer.
Sending Peace, Love and Light to All :-)
Jenny
First, thanks for taking the time to read my post. I have a five week old Son, Mitchell..he was born a bit over 10 lbs. I had him natrually, so he was so alert and latched on a few minutes after he was born. I mention his weight because of how often he eats. Of course, I am nursing him. I nursed my daughter, but she and I struggled. She weaned herself around 10 months old. Back to my Son (pardon jumping around.,,,still in that newborn sleep deprived state) Is it normal for him to eat so often? Someone said every two hours is normal, but when he is awake, he pretty much eats the whole time. He does not fall asleep at my breast usually...he comes off on his own when he is done, but it could be an HOUR! Then he wants to eat again half hour later. He is definatley eating,,,jaw moving up and down,,,strong, long tugs. He weighed 13 lbs nine ounces at his one month visit a week ago, so I am definatley making enough milk this time (as opposed to my daughter,,had very low milk suppily) But is it possible he is eating so much because my body is not keeping up with making enough Milk? Or is there such a thing as "quality milk" Is there something wrong with my milk that it is not keeping him full? Or do these big babies just eat more? Nursing my Son is so very important to me and I want to do right by him....I felt like such a failure, as a Mother, when I had so much trouble nursing my daughter. This is so important to me and I would appreciate any feedback anyone has to offer.
Sending Peace, Love and Light to All :-)
Jenny
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