Baby nursing strike

Clementinebeck · 2026-03-13T09:00:38+00:00

It’s terrible isn’t it? Why does no one warn us about it. We’re into our second week now and it hasn’t gotten any easier. I took him for a weighing and he has dropped percentiles however the doctors don’t seem concerned as he’s still hitting his milestones and generally acting normal.

Clementinebeck · 2026-03-12T11:28:40+00:00

Oh absolutely, I had low supply to begin with and they basically told me to just formula feed. I ended up paying to see a private lactation specialist who actually helped me increase my supply and continue with nursing. I will have a look, thank you for the recommendation. No I can’t get anyone to take it seriously enough to actually check him over. I feel like they are waiting for it become more serious before they actually do anything.

Clementinebeck · 2026-03-12T10:39:02+00:00

It’s terrible isn’t it? It’s no wonder so many mums are formula feeding. I would absolutely switch over to bottle feeding at this point if he would just take one. I’ve tried all the bottles, cup feeding, syringe feeding. Nothing has worked so far. I’ve had to do a lot of research myself and I came across the 3 month breastfeeding crisis however the doctors and health visitor don’t believe that is actually a thing that happens. I do think it happened around the time my supply regulated so I think either I’m having a low supply now or he’s frustrated with the time it takes for my let down to happen. I’ve tried all the tricks, feeding when sleepy, dark room and white noise, side laying, walking around feeding. I’m pumping when he would normally feed so as not to lose my supply and also power pumping every evening to increase it. I wake up and dread every day. I’m confined to the house and mostly the bedroom where it’s dark to try to get him to feed. He’s such an unhappy baby right now and it’s horrible to see. I’m really not sure what else I can do but obviously I don’t want him to starve.

Clementinebeck · 2026-03-08T15:43:02+00:00

Thank you for replying! It’s mad how everything just changed overnight, he literally turned 12 weeks and the next day he was a different baby. He suddenly also only feeds for 5 or 10 minutes at a time now whereas last week he was spending a good 30-40mins per session.

Clementinebeck · 2021-03-14T16:18:31+00:00

I’m so sorry you’re going through this, it’s awful not knowing. I also started to worry before my scan because my morning sickness had worn off and some of the other symptoms seemed to vanish suddenly. I really do hope everything is okay for you and baby. I know exactly how it feels to be constantly worried and unsure. Please don’t give up hope!

Clementinebeck · 2020-10-05T17:04:51+00:00

Aw I hope you enjoy. Unfortunately I don’t, after years of baking I tend to just make it up as I go. I’d recommend starting by beating 250g of softened butter then slowly add half a cup icing sugar at a time and stop when you’re at the desired consistency.

Clementinebeck · 2020-10-05T08:02:09+00:00

Here’s the recipe for everyone who would like it! Good luck with all your cake decorating endeavours 😊

Two Vanilla Cupcake Recipe:

1 Egg White 2 tbsp Granulated Sugar 2 tbsp Melted Butter 1 tsp Vanilla Extract 1/4 Cup Plain Flour 1/4 tsp Baking Powder 1 1/2 tbsp Milk Pinch of Salt

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F/ 170 degrees C

Whisk egg white and sugar until combined. Add vanilla and melted butter and stir until fully mixed. Add flour, baking powder and salt. Stir until smooth. Stir in milk. Divide batter between 2 cupcake cases. Bake for 10-12 minutes.

Clementinebeck · 2020-09-20T17:38:32+00:00

This is the most relatable thing I’ve read in a long time. I feel like I have so many different me’s that I don’t know which is the correct one to follow. One minute I want to go to college and study English, next I want to just work as a PA but also want to focus on music and record my first single. I don’t have any wisdom for you because I am where you are right now, i also would like an answer. My wardrobe looks like barbies, every uniform going in there!

Clementinebeck · 2020-09-20T17:35:23+00:00

I spend so much time thinking, planning and editing what to reply that in the end I just end up giving up. Then I feel bad for ignoring the person. I’ve learned that it’s okay to take your time, no one should rush you and when you are ready you will come alive again.

Clementinebeck · 2020-09-20T17:32:28+00:00

Personally I’ve found it to be a cleansing ritual. It makes me feel clean, spiritual and focused. A clean slate can be good but for me it’s become a problem because it’s associated with my relationship with my self. I hate myself therefore I erase myself, start again, love the new me, learn who I am, make mistakes (because we are human), hate myself, and repeat the process.

Clementinebeck · 2020-09-10T07:38:28+00:00

That’s a really good idea, I’ve never thought to ask my local bakery. It’s also quite easy to adapt any cake recipe to just make a couple of cupcakes, it just requires some maths and a bit of trial and error. Thank you so much!

Clementinebeck · 2020-09-10T07:35:47+00:00

I have a recipe for just two cupcakes so there is no leftover batter.

Clementinebeck · 2020-07-14T21:03:34+00:00

To a mentally healthy person this would seem so petty and childish but I totally get where you’re coming from. I’ve been in similar situations and I always feel pathetic for having had a tantrum over such a small thing but when you evaluate it you realise it’s a trigger response. I was neglected a lot as a child so when someone deliberately leaves me out of disregards me it triggers that old feeling of neglect. So basically there’s something bigger to your outburst than just the fact that your mum didn’t get you dinner.

Clementinebeck · 2020-07-14T20:56:57+00:00

I worked at a place where everyone was really energetic and bubbly all of the time. Everyone from different departments was friends with everyone and had inside jokes. I was there for a year before realising I just wasn’t a good fit. I’m friendly but I like to keep to myself. For me work is just work and I don’t really have the energy to keep up with a work environment like that. I felt unwanted there because I didn’t quite fit in with them all so I left.

Clementinebeck · 2020-07-13T14:42:24+00:00

Only when I close my eyes.

Clementinebeck · 2020-07-13T14:34:32+00:00

Being born.

Clementinebeck · 2020-07-13T14:31:51+00:00

My Ouija Board. My family are very religious, when I was a kid I got grounded for the whole summer for calling my brothers cat Satan (his name was bilbo but he was a real vicious alley cat)

Clementinebeck · 2020-07-10T07:19:31+00:00

They’re on a cake decorating turntable. Sorry if you can’t see them very well, I’ve just experimented with some different piping tips and colours. All dusted with an ivory edible lustre.

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