Feeding and sleeping...

[ShadowSeer]

Hi ladies. Ive got a couple of things I need help with...

My LO is currently feeding randomly. To begin with, I had her in a good routine, having 5 feeds (70 - 80mls) during the morning/daytime and 3 (90mls) at night. The past 2 days, its gone crazy. She never finishes her bottle as she usually does, and wants feeding every hour, but only takes 40 - 50mls at a time...Does anyone know why?

This has also had an effect on her sleeping pattern. She was going to bed at 8 - 9pm, and waking for her feeds at 12, 4 and 8. But with her wanting feeding every hour, Im not getting ANY sleep what so ever! Any idea's on how to get her back on track?

Thank you.

 

[RainbowGift]

First of all, she is just ADORABLE. As for the eating and sleeping.... I'm afraid to tell you, but mine are 7 1/2 months actual age and waking every hour at night to eat and eating randomly in the day, too. There was a time when they were on a great routine. *sigh* It could be growth spurts where they need extra calories... whatever it is, I think we have to stick it out because their bodies have changing needs. YOu can try shaping things back in increments, but I have found that I have to let mine set the pace as they obviously have changing needs. I know it is hard, but you will get through it and it when it finally gets better we will probably forget how hard this all was. xo

 

[heyyady]

The one constant with a baby's routine is that there are no constants to a baby's routine! Once you think you have the pattern down, they switch it up- It will pass and settle again, but most likely different than before- Until then, get as much help as you can so you can get in a nap here and there, mama!