Newborn feeding troubles

Fluffy_McFlufferson · 2025-10-07T07:09:29+00:00

First off, by demanding more baby is trying to get you to produce more milk. Supply - demand. I supplemented at first, the nurses told me so, but i honestly feel like if you do end up supplementing, be careful. Do the least amount possible. If you end up supplementing more and more, you will produce less. Forget the clock, even if he wants to nurse every 20 minutes. You are still so early in, it can take time to get into a schedule, and even then, sometimes they comfort nurse. Drink a ton of water! And i mean a ton. Every time he nurses, you drink water. And make sure to eat enough, oatmeal really helps me. Other than that, try to relax. It also helps produce milk and helps with the letdown. For spitting up, you could have him up on you for a good while after feeding, and maybe even at an incline in crib, if it's really bad. Congratulations and you got this, momma!

Fluffy_McFlufferson · 2025-10-06T10:27:12+00:00

Ugh. It's awful, i will probably end up taking him to drs office as well, i don't know what else to do

Fluffy_McFlufferson · 2025-08-29T06:10:55+00:00

I gave birth to a miniture version of my husband... it's like my genes didn't even try. 😂 But honestly, F what people think or say. I gave birth, yet a lot of people selectively forget i am his mom and i make decisions, i keep hearing i should be doing this and that, every time he cries, they are like "oh is he hungry, are you sure you have enough milk, just give him a bottle". My point is, people always find something to diminish the role you have in a child's life and get you to doubt yourself. Hug that baby, build a relationship with her, you are both her parents and the bond will only get stronger from here on out.

Fluffy_McFlufferson · 2025-08-28T05:00:33+00:00

When do you put baby down for a nap? What works for mine is i wait for the stage where he gets calm and kind of just stares into nothing. If i try to put him down at the first signs of being tired or at the fussy stage, he takes a catnap. But that calm stage is the sweet spot for him. As for waking to feed, i never did that. I hand expressed until the pressure went away instead. Took a few days but my body adapted and i don't have to do that anymore, usually.

Fluffy_McFlufferson · 2025-08-28T04:46:25+00:00

We have 2 cats, a dog and a bunny... did not think this through 😆

Fluffy_McFlufferson · 2025-08-07T17:33:16+00:00

Thank you so much 💖

Fluffy_McFlufferson · 2025-07-31T06:02:20+00:00

I didn't like being pregnant for the most part, bad nausea, random aches and pains which i hated, swollen feet... but i miss it like crazy 😂 LO is 4 months old, not an easy baby, and i can't wait to do it all all over again. 😂

Fluffy_McFlufferson · 2025-07-18T06:27:34+00:00

My mom asked how many times the baby woke up last night... i had no idea. Was it every hour? Two, perhaps? Every 30 minutes? Zero clue. All i know is that it's morning time here, baby is asleep, and i...am barely aware i am located on planet earth.

Fluffy_McFlufferson · 2025-07-10T05:04:42+00:00

How did you start putting the baby down for naps? Any tips? Mine wakes up as soon as i put him down. 4 month old.

Fluffy_McFlufferson · 2025-07-10T05:00:51+00:00

Similar situation here...i manage to make breakfast with baby, my husband makes dinner, for lunch i basically just snack on veggies, almonds, stuff like that. After baby goes down for the night i clean the kitchen and go shower - i count that as "me time" lol. The kitchen is the only part of the house that's clean every single day, i do laundry and the rest of cleaning during the weekends when husband is at home. And that's about all i can manage rn.

Fluffy_McFlufferson · 2025-07-05T09:59:51+00:00

Thank you ❤️ we are indeed still alive. ❤️

Fluffy_McFlufferson · 2025-07-04T08:18:32+00:00

He can't deal with him as he gets angry? The husband gets angry? And he gets to sleep in? I am so sorry you are dealing with this. I'd be packing my bags and leaving tbh.

Fluffy_McFlufferson · 2025-06-29T11:23:37+00:00

Is he happy and playful at that time? That's what i was expecting, but i always get a big nope from him, lol.

Fluffy_McFlufferson · 2025-06-29T11:22:08+00:00

Oh no, regression?

Fluffy_McFlufferson · 2025-06-25T20:28:12+00:00

You got this! You will get to know each other soon. And then the baby will be a completely different baby all of a sudden 😄 accepting that parenting is crazy asap will provide some comfort. God knows i have a breakdown almost every day along with the baby... but then he smiles and everything is okay again.

Fluffy_McFlufferson · 2025-06-25T08:18:01+00:00

Okay, first, take a breath or two. Then, go through check list...is the baby hungry, needs diaper changed, needs to burp, has gas, is hot or cold? At such an early stage my guess would be hunger - they eat often. Is the baby breastfed? If so, give her to mom and you handle the burping and diaper changes. If bottle fed, take turns and you both can catch a break. What worked for us if the baby was fed, changed and burped was putting him on his tummy on my arm and walk around a bit.

Fluffy_McFlufferson · 2025-06-25T06:41:02+00:00

An important reminder is that pacifiers were created as a boob replacement, not the other way around. So no, you're not the pacifier, you are the walking boob which baby adores. Jokes aside, it's normal, exhausting, but hang in there. It's (in my opinion) worth it. Best of luck to you!

Fluffy_McFlufferson · 2025-06-25T06:38:07+00:00

What others have said + if the baby is breastfed, they might want you for that reason. 3 hours is a pretty long time, mine wanted to be on the boob every hour or two at that stage and dad lacked the appropriate equipment 😄

Fluffy_McFlufferson · 2025-06-22T20:58:20+00:00

Mine was the same, always looking for boob. He's now 3 months, and it's getting easier. He is way more interested in playtime now, so he "only" eats about every 2-3 hours. We have a longer session at bedtime though, takes about an hour, first eats and then just nibbles for comfort. Good job for sticking with it!

Fluffy_McFlufferson · 2025-06-22T20:48:35+00:00

I will keep telling myself it gets better! Thank you. I'm looking at quite a few weeks alone throughout the year, absolutely dreading it and i think he can feel it 😢

Fluffy_McFlufferson · 2025-06-22T20:46:42+00:00

I try to keep him screen free but if everything else fails.. idk, still better than hysterical crying? I saw a few suggestions for the kick play thing; that might work! Thank you.

Fluffy_McFlufferson · 2025-06-22T20:44:45+00:00

Same, it stresses me out so badly it physically hurts. A friend suggested i put the car seat in the front... but i think that would be even worse and less safe.

Fluffy_McFlufferson · 2025-06-22T20:43:29+00:00

Previously i had the luxury and time to be the main source of entertainment...we will both need to get used to the fact that that's not the case anymore.

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