https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:02:10 +0000 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 19:59:40 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=31802 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31802&PID=974712&title=breastfeeding-confused#974712 Author: tiptoes
Subject: 31802
Posted: 21 March 2010 at 7:59pm

What if you try expressing when she goes to sleep so it's kind of like you're feeding every 2 hours? Then you've got something to top up with too if she's still hungry.

]]> Sun, 21 Mar 2010 19:59:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31802&PID=974712&title=breastfeeding-confused#974712 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31802&PID=945355&title=breastfeeding-confused#945355 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 31802
Posted: 22 February 2010 at 10:43am

here is some great info about 'empty boobs". i got it from the kellymom site.



The feeling of fullness (sometimes even engorgement) that nursing mothers notice during the early weeks of breastfeeding is really not the norm at all, but means that mom's breasts haven't yet adjusted to the amount of milk that baby needs. At some point, typically around 6-12 weeks (if a mom has oversupply it may take longer), your milk supply will begin to regulate and your breasts will begin to feel less full, soft, or even empty. You may stop leaking, you may stop feeling let-down (or feel it less), and if you pump you may notice that you're not getting as much milk. This doesn't mean that milk supply has dropped, but that your body has figured out how much milk is being removed from the breast and is no longer making too much. This change may come about gradually or seem rather sudden. Many people are not aware that these breast changes are normal because so many mothers stop breastfeeding early on and never see this change (or mistakenly interpret this change as a sign that milk supply has dried up and wean because of this change).

]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:43:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31802&PID=945355&title=breastfeeding-confused#945355 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31802&PID=945309&title=breastfeeding-confused#945309 Author: rachndean
Subject: 31802
Posted: 22 February 2010 at 10:01am

thanks for the advice ladies. my mw told me to try and feed more frequently too, which i tried. but the problem is that she is up for an hour and a half, then asleep for two and a half hours. i tried waking her after an hour and a half but she wouldnt feed properly and just wanted to go back to sleep.
The empty boobs thing seems to be only happening in the late aftenoon/early evening.
mw is coming tomorrow so will try talking to her a bit more about it.
thanks ]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:01:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31802&PID=945309&title=breastfeeding-confused#945309 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31802&PID=945263&title=breastfeeding-confused#945263 Author: T_Rex
Subject: 31802
Posted: 22 February 2010 at 9:18am

nzpiper wrote: Mamma2N wrote: Was my first thought too. We generally fed (still do) on wake-up then when she starts getting grizzly she feeds to sleep. And before it's suggested by anyone, no it hasn't created any 'problems' or 'bad habits' I was going to stick my hand up to agree....and I read somewhere (Elizabeth Pantley) I think...that its only a problem if YOU think it is. I'm starting to wonder if its getting that way now...but too lazy to do anything

This is my favourite way to get her to sleep too. But I'm hesitant to let it be the norm because she's got to go to daycare at 6 months and I don't want to make that any more stressful for her than it needs to be
Sorry for the threadjack!]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:18:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31802&PID=945263&title=breastfeeding-confused#945263 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31802&PID=945259&title=breastfeeding-confused#945259 Author: T_Rex
Subject: 31802
Posted: 22 February 2010 at 9:16am

I just wanted to add that I found the 6 week growth spurt hard hard work! My nipples hurt, I was so tired I could hardly see straight and she just kept sucking! Even when I knew my boobs were way beyond empty, she kept at it for days

The good news is that once it was over (it lasted about 5 days) things have been pretty easy. She's sleeping longer, which after nearly 2 months of no more than 3 hours sleep in a stretch, to get the occasional 5 hour sleep is bliss!!

So do keep at it, it gets easier ]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:16:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31802&PID=945259&title=breastfeeding-confused#945259 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31802&PID=945219&title=breastfeeding-confused#945219 Author: peanut butter
Subject: 31802
Posted: 22 February 2010 at 8:45am

Mamma2N wrote: Was my first thought too. We generally fed (still do) on wake-up then when she starts getting grizzly she feeds to sleep. And before it's suggested by anyone, no it hasn't created any 'problems' or 'bad habits'

I was going to stick my hand up to agree....and I read somewhere (Elizabeth Pantley) I think...that its only a problem if YOU think it is. I'm starting to wonder if its getting that way now...but too lazy to do anything ]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 08:45:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31802&PID=945219&title=breastfeeding-confused#945219 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31802&PID=945103&title=breastfeeding-confused#945103 Author: Mamma2N
Subject: 31802
Posted: 21 February 2010 at 10:46pm

Was my first thought too. We generally fed (still do) on wake-up then when she starts getting grizzly she feeds to sleep. And before it's suggested by anyone, no it hasn't created any 'problems' or 'bad habits'

Up until around 6mths, if she didn't demand a fed, I'd always offer it to her atleast every 2hrs during the day, or 3hours maximum. More feeding during the day can reduce feeding overnight too (not that that was always the case here )

I'd give it a go for a while, see if it makes any difference in her behaviour. Remember the more you feed, the more your boobies will produce and it shouldn't take too long to see a change (if it isn't something else of course). ]]> Sun, 21 Feb 2010 22:46:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31802&PID=945103&title=breastfeeding-confused#945103 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31802&PID=945095&title=breastfeeding-confused#945095 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 31802
Posted: 21 February 2010 at 10:38pm

dont forget too that wind sometimes makes them act hungry...but the more they feed the more windy they get. also your breasts dont store the milk the same way after a while.]]> Sun, 21 Feb 2010 22:38:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31802&PID=945095&title=breastfeeding-confused#945095 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31802&PID=945093&title=breastfeeding-confused#945093 Author: AandCsmum
Subject: 31802
Posted: 21 February 2010 at 10:35pm

I agree, feed her a little more often during the day, every three hourly. There is a 6 week growth spurt as well.]]> Sun, 21 Feb 2010 22:35:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31802&PID=945093&title=breastfeeding-confused#945093 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31802&PID=945025&title=breastfeeding-confused#945025 Author: peanut butter
Subject: 31802
Posted: 21 February 2010 at 9:41pm

just a thought but do you think you might need to feed her more often (like 2-3 hourly) to get yous supply up more? Is she going through a growth spurt?

I only ask this (not to doubt your supply) but because my babies fed heaps more at this age and I think that is why my supply was good...I just wonder if her feeding so infrequently may have resulted in a smaller supply?

Just a random thought ]]> Sun, 21 Feb 2010 21:41:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31802&PID=945025&title=breastfeeding-confused#945025 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31802&PID=944927&title=breastfeeding-confused#944927 Author: rachndean
Subject: 31802
Posted: 21 February 2010 at 8:35pm

Hey ladies,
So Lilah is almost 6 weeks old, she has been feeding 4 hourly since the day she was born (4 hourly from beginning of feed) and has been sleeping and growing well.
In the last 3 weeks she is getting quite upset between feeds, and isnt very good at bringing up her wind. But generally she has been a really good feeder, and sleeps really well.
In the last 2 weeks, I am guessing she is hungrier, and is having to have both sides in a feed. As soon as my milk stops flowing freely, she gets frustrated and pulls at my boob. Once that happens on both sides she gets angry and acts like she is still hungry, but she is really tired by then so i cant figure out if she is just wanting to suck cos she is tired, or if she is actually hungry.
So pretty much every feed (except for 2am feed as my boobs are full, she only wakes once at night) she is finishing both sides and is still hungry (i think) but I cant for the life of me get her to suck actively enough for more letdown.
I guess after all this rambling my question is how do I know if she is still drinking, or if she is just sucking.
If anyone can make any sense from this gobbledygook and can offer any other advice that would be great!
By the last feed of the day my boobs are in agony and we are giving her EBM from a bottle instead. I didnt manage to BF DS, and I was feeding DD1 6 years ago, so cant really remember details!!]]> Sun, 21 Feb 2010 20:35:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31802&PID=944927&title=breastfeeding-confused#944927