the hunger!!!

[melfy77]

Seriously!!! I know they say you're hungrier when you BF, but seriously!!! All my weight fell off within a week, and I freak myself out with all the food I eat for my size (5'3 and 97 lbs). And I don't put on anything, which is awesome because I can eat that second serving of dessert without having to worry about gaining weight I just finished my 2nd dinner at 10pm and will have to go to bed soon if I don't want to get hungry again!! Please tell me I'm not the only one!!

 

[lau86]

Nope, I'm like this too! Although now it only seems to be bad when he's having a growth spurt. Good for you losing the weight, I've still got a stone to go!

 

[nyaonyaokat]

lol while mine hasn't exactly fallen off, I've only got 10 lb to go and I haven't done a thing except exclusively breastfeed (and take care of a very lively baby lol). The hunger is absolute killer. Although I somewhat enjoy being able to eat a little extra now without too many consequences, in the beginning it was HORRIBLE... She fed every freaking 20 minutes for like a month and a half so I barely had time to eat so I felt like I was starving. Better now though!

 

[liz1985]

The first month I ate ate ate lol. Never known anything like iy. Its calmed down a little now.

 

[sue_88]

It's very normal.

When you breastfeed a hormone called Prolactin is released which also is responsible for increasing your appetite, it makes sure you eat to have the energy to make milk & provide for baby.

This hormone goes nuts up to about 6mnths then calms, on average.

 

[halullat]

I'm so glad it's not just me!

 

[sept2010]

Ive noticed an increased appetite this time around aswell!!