Itsme - Mia does the same thing and i asked at the lactation clinic why she was doing this as it was sooooo frustrating. She said to make sure bubs postitioning is right (hips facing the right way) and to put some shape to ur nipple with ur thumb and finger and really guiding it into her mouth. We found that she was pulling of coz she wasnt getting enough breast (enough milk) and was also becoming frustrated. Its so hard to try and latch them on when they are screaming so get her to suck on ur finger until she has calmed down abit.
The other thing is wind.. Mia goes mad when shes got wind and im trying to attach her. She arches her back and chucks a big nana.. When i cant get her wind to come up i give her a mouthful in a bottle of cooled boiled water and then try and burp her again, this settles her tummy and her and she burps easy. She usually throws up a little too which is good for an upset tummy too.
Its all a learning process hun and once you work out why she does it all will be good. Pity that screaming at us is the only way they know how to tell us whats wrong. Keep your chin up, your doing a great job!
I dont know whats going on with my bleeding.. one minute its gone, the next its back. gone down to regular pads but should be able to go down to panty liners. I want to use tampons but was told not to just yet (even tho iave had a c/sec). hrmmmm TMI prob there but oh well.
Belfie - glad ur back sweety.. no ditching us ok! ill come and steal u back!
PP - yeh i did let her sleep and she woke about an hour later for a feed, thank god. geez the things we worry about. We had an alright night lastnight.. she woke at 12:30, 3, 5 and 7 and then had another feed at 11am (u know how i was talking about our "rest" time lol). I hope ethan settles for u abit so u can get some more rest. U are doing a fantastic job hun, keep it up super mummy!!! xoxox
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