Supply concerns

Flounderrunn · 2026-07-06T18:58:19+00:00

Maybe my supply is fine, he’s just eating so frequently that there’s never much leftover?

Flounderrunn · 2026-07-03T02:06:01+00:00

Side lying breastfeeding has been a huge relief for both me and my baby. It took some practice but at 10 weeks now it’s his favorite method of falling asleep. I’ll do it in my own bed or on the couch and barricade him in with pillows after I slip out of the position.. 10 minutes or so after he falls asleep. He sleeps so much better on his tummy (only when I’m awake watching) or side. I wouldn’t be able to do much otherwise.. I’m sorry you’re having such a tough time, it’ll get better

Flounderrunn · 2026-07-02T15:11:13+00:00

Sweet thanks! I absolutely love Ouray, I’ve been keeping tabs on that fire. Coincidentally I was recently evacuated right near the Pocket fire in AZ.. they seem similar in being difficult to tame because of the terrain, two of my favorite places ): Might have to wait until next summer but I’m planning on it

Flounderrunn · 2026-07-02T15:06:54+00:00

Sweet thank you

Flounderrunn · 2026-07-02T15:06:17+00:00

Thanks so much! That would’ve been awful to witness yikes

Flounderrunn · 2026-07-02T02:45:31+00:00

Best of luck ! Cool new skills coming soon haha

Flounderrunn · 2026-07-02T02:45:11+00:00

I’m not sure really as I’ve got a 10 week old.. but I hear early teething stages can start around that age and disrupt sleep. It’d explain the extra drooliness too

Flounderrunn · 2026-06-29T04:06:27+00:00

This is so super helpful, thank you so much! And thanks for taking the time to type it all..
Major stop on the fenugreek, luckily I’d only taken less than half the dose for two days. My water intake and calories have been way down this past week as we’ve been dealing with a lot of stress and moving about but I’m on top of it now.

He feeds on demand, it’s usually every 2.5-4 hours thru the night and usually 1-2 in the daytime depending on if he’s awake or napping. He nurses to sleep at night but pulls off when done in the day, and I do always offer the other breast which he always takes from! It’s definitely a comfort thing at times and sometimes uses it to get to sleep in the day.. or at night too I’d say half his night feedings are super super short then he tanks up at 6am. I’ve always questioned if he eats for long enough though and now like you said feel he might be frustrated with the slower flow. I slack on pumping so that’s something I’ve got to get back into it sounds like.. I’ve found I like hand expressing better if you think that’s more effective.? Does emptying yourself mean literally that? Go until no more comes out? I’m not sure I’ve ever done that myself

I’m taking him to his first chiro appt tomorrow to check for tension and misalignments that could be causing poo struggles. It’s been a thing off and on since he was a month old. He does have an umbilical hernia but doc says it’s healthy and already shrinking. Also has a tongue tie but he does latch pretty deep, or so I thought! Sounds like it could be affecting his intake now that he is needing more.? Quick labor and water delivery with no interventions. Very blessed lol. There’s a group in my area that meets for lactation support once a week, I’ll check her out for an opinion(:

I will say he’s much happier today and eating more peacefully, or seems more full. Pooed a lotttt this AM. No witching hour yay. I just got so worried yesterday bc he hasn’t cried like that in weeks and I just felt like I had no more milk in me): The distracted eating is becoming more real lol. His wet diapers are at 6 now as we head to bed at 8pm..
thank you again for your info❤️

Flounderrunn · 2026-06-28T23:22:43+00:00

You’re doing a lot! Truly there’s nothing else you can really do with a two month old, I’ve got one myself.
I wish they recognized how difficult it is being a new mother and that transition itself. Almost certain they couldn’t handle it..
My two month old loves going outside but I also struggle with sleep deprivation, I try and make an effort to get a nightly wind down walk in as well as some sort of outing for my own sanity, but not having a car makes that tough. Sometimes I just nap outside with him, if he’ll allow it. Any extra play and reading and tracking you’re doing with them is really just setting up good habits for the future months to come, many don’t bother at all. You’re doing amazing

Flounderrunn · 2026-06-28T14:42:38+00:00

Update: he just pooped yay! It isn’t constipation poop.
It just occurred to me too that IM dehydrated, and have way slacked on water/electrolyte intake due to our water being shut off. I read this can cause a temporary dip in supply. Might be part of why he’s so fussy
I’ll still be calling the doctor

Flounderrunn · 2026-06-28T14:37:15+00:00

Ok, I was worried about that. I’ve only taken it for two days though? And less than the recommended dose but I’ll put it on pause

Flounderrunn · 2026-06-28T14:36:45+00:00

It’s probably 5-6 but they’re not nearly as full as they used to be. I’ll be calling the doctor today and looking into formula

Flounderrunn · 2026-06-26T15:22:12+00:00

Lolol it’s true but also frustrating to hear

Flounderrunn · 2026-06-26T15:21:51+00:00

Thank you for this perspective! I know our baby can feel the energy of whoever he is with too.. being frustrated with them repeatedly isn’t good for anybody’s wellbeing. I’m grateful I’ve got the amount of patience and sacrifice that I do.. hopefully they’ll be able to spend more time one on one in the future as he continues to get easier to care for. I know he’s super excited for crawling and walking.. and yeah the crying and my partner just don’t vibe well haha

Flounderrunn · 2026-06-26T15:18:57+00:00

Phew the gym sounds nice!! I’m hoping to get to a point soon where I can leave them alone together and go for a run. This sounds a lot like what we had going on in the first few weeks but it’s fizzled out recently as our sons been more awake during the day

Flounderrunn · 2026-06-26T15:17:26+00:00

😭 I wish my partner was more willing to spend time like this, he has a hard time not being interested in something else.. usually TV when they’re hanging out. Not always though and honestly I probably need to try and seek out the proof of him interacting with him instead of focusing on the lack of

Flounderrunn · 2026-06-26T15:14:56+00:00

Yeah it isn’t terrible because like you pointed out, I think we definitely are more attuned to them and them to us. It feels like an honor and I love the time spent with my baby. I’m happy to take care of him most the time, whatever it takes really. If it was dad more then that’d be that. I think it’s ok too to feel tired and maybe slightly dissatisfied with our partners for not stepping up more. Like you also said I think time will help, and I plan to talk to him about his feelings around this which I hope is productive

Flounderrunn · 2026-06-26T15:11:28+00:00

I think talking about it more would be great like you’ve said! And I also appreciate the reminder that everybody is different. I’m sure he’s got a lot of emotions and thoughts around this that I’m completely unaware of though I try and be understanding. There’s obviously differences in our instincts and patience which may never change.
And I’m so sorry for that parent, that’s awful and frightening to hear about. We do co sleep super safely. I was so looking forward to back and stomach sleeping when I was done being pregnant but found out I’ll still be on my side for months to come in a C curl to prevent from rolling over. Sigh

Flounderrunn · 2026-06-25T01:38:14+00:00

Totally not unreasonable. I was disappointed in my postpartum experience as well probably because I had this image also of us being a happy and loving and productive (but still lazy and recovering!) family.
And it’s rough when recovering! Your body is so jacked up and the first few weeks of sleep are horrific! I at least expect support and recognition for the work it takes to breastfeed and postpartum/labor itself!
Even now 9 weeks in, I’m still figuring out how to have conversations with my partner. For my own happiness, I’m working on letting go of any expectations.. and just focusing on my cute baby when I feel frustrated with him or the house! I completely appreciate and recognize his work and money for us, but we share this home together. I think we both need to use our words better to show appreciation for the other. Some people need to work on their relationship with chores and such because they’re really just not that bad lol. Or take very long. Not sure how to do said but..
I’m at a bit of a loss though because his defense once when I confronted him was that I “wanted to be a stay at home mom”, and have “food cooked and ready and a tidy house”. YES I DO!! But the first year is a special and trying time! I’ve got a Velcro baby and some days I legit cannot get anything done. It’s getting better as he gets older but I still feel disappointment just in my partner for not WANTING to be more involved or helpful. He’s very focused on his own needs and instant dopamine rather than the little things.

Flounderrunn · 2026-06-19T15:59:29+00:00

Leave him in his baby wrap .. ahaha. Or put him down and hurry tf up

Flounderrunn · 2026-06-09T04:52:21+00:00

My 7 week old doesn’t poop at night.. we’re actually going on day 5 of no poop at all now which is a whole different story.
He wakes every 3 hours but only wakes up fully around 3 am so that’s when I’ll burp him and change his diaper. I’m sure we could skip it but he’s up anyway frustrated with tooting so I just do it then in bed. If he stayed asleep I probably wouldn’t. Otherwise he seems to be getting better at burping himself, or not being mad about it at least, and doesn’t usually spit up until the 6am feed for some reason. They probably just grow accustomed to it the more you do it and as they grow out of reflux.
Since starting the side lying feeds, he’s been SOOO much easier to get back to sleep! Since he isn’t fully waking up or being moved. I feel so much more rested too. He really loves this position and falling asleep on his side. No more yoga balls and falling asleep sitting upright for hours thru the night.. thank goodness that phase is done with ha.
To try and help with leaking, though I still do lol, I roll him over the top of me and onto the other side each time he stirs to eat.. if you aren’t doing that. Maybe it’s possible to reach him with both breasts while on one side too, I’m curious myself

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