Oh the whole "empty" thing got me in the beginning too. I kept obsessing about "emptying" the breast, but I always seemed to have milk. My little one would only ever feed from one breast and only ever for 10mins (she still does). In the first two weeks (actually first month) I was feeding anywhere from every hour to every 2.5 hours. I never figured it out...I just accepted she would want to suck all day and run with it. Even now DD pulls off and my breasts still have milk...
Don't forget they get a lot more than just milk from feeding, they get your undivided attention, warmth, security and lovely feeling of being with mummy!
Feeding is a relationship between you and bub, and every single one is different. I would say offer the breast whenever you want to and she seems keen. Breastfeeding isn't really established until about 3 weeks, so just look on it as special bonding time and practice.
A bit of a ramble, but I DO remember being where you are now...take care of yourself!
Last edited by Arcadia; March 7th, 2009 at 05:12 PM.
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