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When do feeds become more regular .. Help!!
Hi, just after some support and advice really. I have been exclusively breast feeding my little boy since he was born - He is now 5 and a half weeks. I am loving breastfeeding but am finding feeding just soo erratic. Today he has fed every hour pretty much and I am just wondering if it will settle down. My little one is also very clingy which I know will also settle down but was hoping someone else had some advice or experience of the same thing.
I think I am only worrying as whenever I go to parents or MIL's house they always make comments like 'is he feeding AGAIN!' but they never breastfed so can;t imagine what it is like I guess.
Thanks girls, Rachel and Freddie
I think I am only worrying as whenever I go to parents or MIL's house they always make comments like 'is he feeding AGAIN!' but they never breastfed so can;t imagine what it is like I guess.
Thanks girls, Rachel and Freddie
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The following week Sophie was back to normal, but still only goes three hours during the day.
Keep at it, you are doing a great job. Just enjoy the time you are spending coz they grow up really fast!
Gemm x
I remember this exact scenario quite clearly, including the comments from well-meaning ( ?) relatives.
Like it was said, it will be a growth spurt. Feeding does settle down into a more regular pattern at about 3 months or so. I still remember some days when baby was four months old when she was particularly hungry.
Tell the in-laws that the milk is magic and in hot weather your body automtatically produces milk with a higher water content to meet baby's needs. That should put a stop to the comments!!
Fantastic job, well done!
Sarah (DD Amber BF 8 months)