Extreme cluster feeding at night.. exhausted mummy needs advice.
Goodmoring,
My DS2 is 13 days old and feeding normally every 3-4 hours. Sleeps well and has a good amount of wet nappies.
In the last few days, i've noticed a pattern of cluster feeding. At first it was random during the day and not really that long. 2-3 hours of almost constant feeding. Nothing drastic at least. But now I am feeding every evening/night for hours on end without much of a break. Last night was the worst. DS2 started around dinner time. (say 6pm) and pretty much wanted the boobies till midnight. By the end of that marathon, im utterly exhausted and emotionally a wreck.
During this marathon cluster feed, he is dozing and lets go of the nipple. He seems to be asleep. So I let him doze a little more.. then put him to bed. Only minutes later he wakes up. Since he didnt burp. I pick him up to assist the bubbles out. But all the lil man does once in my arms, is too nuzzle for my breasts. Makes sucking motions and gives all indication he's hungry. So back on he goes.
This goes round and round for hours. I know cluster feeding is normal and to be expected. But 6 hours straight is extreme! My poor husband has a blubbering mess at night cause Im just that worn down physically and mentally.
PLEASE .. any advice would help so much.
Is this really normal?
Is there something wrong with my supply?
Am I doing the wrong thing by letting him get back on so much?
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