Does your LO cry whilst cluster feeding? Please show me some support!

katy1985 · Mar 31st, 2012, 15:16 PM

My LO is 6 weeks old and cluster feeds most evenings from 5-10pm. She has done from about 3 weeks. She gets really stressed and crys and shakes her head. So I start to get worried about supply, but I know she's stimulating supply. Thing is my boobs never feel full even of she sleeps for 5/6 hours after which I thought they would. Please share your experiences so I know I'm not alone!

Lawhra · Mar 31st, 2012, 15:41 PM

I went through periods of worrying my supply was low during growth spurts and cluster feeding. Hang in there, it's gets easier

katy1985 · Mar 31st, 2012, 16:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Lawhra

I went through periods of worrying my supply was low during growth spurts and cluster feeding. Hang in there, it's gets easier

Thanks, I'm trying it's just nice to hear others went through it as well!

Sarahwoo · Mar 31st, 2012, 16:43 PM

Yep its pretty normal as far as I know, Oliver did the same. I think its partly been overtired too, I found it was for us anyway.

Don't forget that cluster feeding it a lot about increasing your supply, so even if you don't feel she's getting anything she's still doing an important job :thumb up:

Keep going, it does get easier

flippityflop · Apr 2nd, 2012, 00:30 AM

I went positively insane during cluster feeding due to worrying (I posted on here soooo many times!). My LO would scream and cry and would only latch for a few minutes before I had to switch. As the OP said I think tiredness doesn't help. I cluster fed from birth to 8 Weeks and then he stopped. Easier said than done, but stop worrying about supply and just go for it. It stops eventually!

katy1985 · Apr 2nd, 2012, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by flippityflop

I went positively insane during cluster feeding due to worrying (I posted on here soooo many times!). My LO would scream and cry and would only latch for a few minutes before I had to switch. As the OP said I think tiredness doesn't help. I cluster fed from birth to 8 Weeks and then he stopped. Easier said than done, but stop worrying about supply and just go for it. It stops eventually!

That's exactly what she's like! It's so stressfull! But last night she kept fussing at the breast so I put her in her bouncing chair and she seemed to calm down, she wasn't even hungry. She'd suck my finger like she was, and if I held her she'd root around but eventually I got her to sleep about 8, when normally she can be feeding till 10 and she's slept till 8.30 this morning! (up twice in the night) which I think is pretty good!

MrsHedgehog · Apr 2nd, 2012, 06:38 AM

When my LO was fussing during cluster feeding I'd pass her to DH for 15mins and I'd get up, have a stretch, drink something, have a quick shower or whatever and then get back to it. Usually just a short break was enough to refresh me.

katy1985 · Apr 2nd, 2012, 09:12 AM

I wish I had that option! My boyfriend works away Monday to Friday so we're on our own

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katy1985 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: UK Posts: 909	Does your LO cry whilst cluster feeding? Please show me some support! My LO is 6 weeks old and cluster feeds most evenings from 5-10pm. She has done from about 3 weeks. She gets really stressed and crys and shakes her head. So I start to get worried about supply, but I know she's stimulating supply. Thing is my boobs never feel full even of she sleeps for 5/6 hours after which I thought they would. Please share your experiences so I know I'm not alone!

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Lawhra Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: South West Posts: 2,788	I went through periods of worrying my supply was low during growth spurts and cluster feeding. Hang in there, it's gets easier

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Sarahwoo Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: UK Posts: 5,653	Yep its pretty normal as far as I know, Oliver did the same. I think its partly been overtired too, I found it was for us anyway. Don't forget that cluster feeding it a lot about increasing your supply, so even if you don't feel she's getting anything she's still doing an important job :thumb up: Keep going, it does get easier

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flippityflop Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: May 2011 Location: Berkshire, UK Posts: 2,534	I went positively insane during cluster feeding due to worrying (I posted on here soooo many times!). My LO would scream and cry and would only latch for a few minutes before I had to switch. As the OP said I think tiredness doesn't help. I cluster fed from birth to 8 Weeks and then he stopped. Easier said than done, but stop worrying about supply and just go for it. It stops eventually!

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MrsHedgehog Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Italy but from UK Posts: 1,715	When my LO was fussing during cluster feeding I'd pass her to DH for 15mins and I'd get up, have a stretch, drink something, have a quick shower or whatever and then get back to it. Usually just a short break was enough to refresh me.

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katy1985 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: UK Posts: 909	I wish I had that option! My boyfriend works away Monday to Friday so we're on our own

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