Just wanted to second what Trish said about the fussy phases of B'feeding. I fed my DD till she was 16 months (we weaned because I'd lost my second baby and was in hospital sick and devastated, but still feel guilty about that!) and I can promise you fussy stages will come and GO! We had a pretty bad one a few weeks back where he refused the breast for about 11 hours straight. Next day he was fine.
The other thing is Julia, as they get older, they get more and more efficient at feeding. Max could be feeding for 8 mins and be getting 150-200mls of breast milk. There's no way for you to know how much he's taking. Both my babies have been fast, efficient feeders. I remember getting ourselves into all sorts of trouble with DD because I was positive she wasn't feeding for long enough so would try to put her back on, she'd get upset, wouldn't feed and around and around we'd go. It wasn't until an LC watched her feed and told me she was very efficient and fast, a no nonsense kind of feeder, that I relaxed. In the end she was done in about 5 mins flat. If Max is gaining weight and seems happy and content generally, then I'd say you're doing a perfect job
At the end of the day, you have to be happy. If you feel like your time is up, then it's up. But if you're just worried he is not getting enough or like Viv, you've hit a rough patch of constant feeding/fussing/whatever, I found most of the time it passed, it never lasted long.
Viv - if you're on anti'bs and are ovulating/have had AF come to visit, then massive chance that's why jj is fussing. How long are you on the antib's for? Some babies become fussy every month due to hormonal changes - one of my best friends girls is like that (she has twins) but its just for a day or two and then she's back to normal.
So if you want to, stick with it! We're all here to support you.
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