Help, lo 4 days old, won't stop bf for hours on end!

raisin · Jun 28th, 2011, 18:33 PM

Please please help. Im new to bf and my lo, who was born 5 weeks early on friday, is bf fairly well up to tonight. Iv'e had no sleep in days, am on my own because we're still in hospital, and he has been bf now for 3hrs. Every time i put him down he screems for more. Technique seems to be ok, no latching issues. Help, i dont know what to do but im going out of my mind!

Tiffa130 · Jun 28th, 2011, 18:39 PM

I think it's normal. My LO breastfed what felt like 24/7 the first week.

Congrats on your early arrival

Genna · Jun 28th, 2011, 18:41 PM

He might just need to be winded, or perhaps need swaddling. It is still early days for you, so baby is giving your body the signals it needs to build up supply. Are you keeping hydrated? Drink plenty of water and eat well.

it DOES get easier

summer rain · Jun 28th, 2011, 18:41 PM

Its normal, it is probably your milk is coming in and they 'don't know what to do with themselves' at this stage, but usually it improves a lot over the next 24 hours, hang on in there xx

raisin · Jun 28th, 2011, 18:46 PM

Thanks everyone. He seems really irritable. And i just cant stay awake. I also need to wee but cant leave lo in the room alone. How did u manage this?

summer rain · Jun 28th, 2011, 18:48 PM

Can't you wheel your LO into the bathroom with you, I know it isn't ideal, I was in the hospital with my eldest at this age and its a PITA...xx

Genna · Jun 28th, 2011, 18:52 PM

If you're comfortable with the idea, I would lie on my side and latch lo on, I would get sleep and LO would get feeding. Prop some pillows and put one in between your knees. I second the wheeling LO in the bathroom with you, or maybe just leave the bathroom door open with LO swaddled in his cot?

Peachypoo · Jun 28th, 2011, 21:23 PM

poor you hun.... good news is it will get better... and if you need to go loo just go lil crying will be good for their lungs...(i know its hard to hear thou)

and well done...

mrs_park · Jun 28th, 2011, 21:36 PM

Aww hun I had a horrible time in hospital for the same reasons, so you have my complete sympathy. I had a c sec and it was so painful getting in and out of bed everytime LO neededme so I ended up sitting up all night on a chair with pillow propped up behind me against the wall.

I agree with trying to feed while lying down. Ask a nurse to come and help you get comfy and get LO latched as it can be tricky at times. Ask them to pop they're head in on you every now and again if it makes you feel more comfortable.

Day 3/4 are notorious for being teary and hormonal. I remember feeling completely overwhelmed! It's all normal but hang in there, I promise it will get so much easier.when can you go home?

Congrats on your little arrival

raisin · Jun 28th, 2011, 22:41 PM

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Originally Posted by mrs_park

Aww hun I had a horrible time in hospital for the same reasons, so you have my complete sympathy. I had a c sec and it was so painful getting in and out of bed everytime LO neededme so I ended up sitting up all night on a chair with pillow propped up behind me against the wall.

I agree with trying to feed while lying down. Ask a nurse to come and help you get comfy and get LO latched as it can be tricky at times. Ask them to pop they're head in on you every now and again if it makes you feel more comfortable.

Day 3/4 are notorious for being teary and hormonal. I remember feeling completely overwhelmed! It's all normal but hang in there, I promise it will get so much easier.when can you go home?

Congrats on your little arrival

Thanks for ou reply. Im so tired its unreal. They said we can home if my lo regulates his temp well and feeds well. Im not sure if this whole experience tonight means hes feeding well or not?!

Jun 28th, 2011, 18:33 PM	#1
raisin Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: York/Selby, UK Posts: 966	Help, lo 4 days old, won't stop bf for hours on end! Please please help. Im new to bf and my lo, who was born 5 weeks early on friday, is bf fairly well up to tonight. Iv'e had no sleep in days, am on my own because we're still in hospital, and he has been bf now for 3hrs. Every time i put him down he screems for more. Technique seems to be ok, no latching issues. Help, i dont know what to do but im going out of my mind!

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Tiffa130 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 1,365	I think it's normal. My LO breastfed what felt like 24/7 the first week. Congrats on your early arrival

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Genna Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,696	He might just need to be winded, or perhaps need swaddling. It is still early days for you, so baby is giving your body the signals it needs to build up supply. Are you keeping hydrated? Drink plenty of water and eat well. it DOES get easier

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summer rain Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: May 2010 Location: South East England Posts: 16,371	Its normal, it is probably your milk is coming in and they 'don't know what to do with themselves' at this stage, but usually it improves a lot over the next 24 hours, hang on in there xx

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Jun 28th, 2011, 18:46 PM	#5
raisin Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: York/Selby, UK Posts: 966	Thanks everyone. He seems really irritable. And i just cant stay awake. I also need to wee but cant leave lo in the room alone. How did u manage this?

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Jun 28th, 2011, 18:48 PM	#6
summer rain Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: May 2010 Location: South East England Posts: 16,371	Can't you wheel your LO into the bathroom with you, I know it isn't ideal, I was in the hospital with my eldest at this age and its a PITA...xx

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Genna Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,696	If you're comfortable with the idea, I would lie on my side and latch lo on, I would get sleep and LO would get feeding. Prop some pillows and put one in between your knees. I second the wheeling LO in the bathroom with you, or maybe just leave the bathroom door open with LO swaddled in his cot?

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Peachypoo Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hertfordshire, UK Posts: 678	poor you hun.... good news is it will get better... and if you need to go loo just go lil crying will be good for their lungs...(i know its hard to hear thou) and well done...

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Jun 28th, 2011, 21:36 PM	#9
mrs_park Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 4,591	Aww hun I had a horrible time in hospital for the same reasons, so you have my complete sympathy. I had a c sec and it was so painful getting in and out of bed everytime LO neededme so I ended up sitting up all night on a chair with pillow propped up behind me against the wall. I agree with trying to feed while lying down. Ask a nurse to come and help you get comfy and get LO latched as it can be tricky at times. Ask them to pop they're head in on you every now and again if it makes you feel more comfortable. Day 3/4 are notorious for being teary and hormonal. I remember feeling completely overwhelmed! It's all normal but hang in there, I promise it will get so much easier.when can you go home? Congrats on your little arrival

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