Diaper Swappers

cobbermama · 10-10-2011, 07:53 PM

I was totally just looking at the LLL website about 10 minutes before I read your post! I'm going to get in contact with the local group and hopefully get some more help from them, too. Thanks!!

VeganCupcake · 10-10-2011, 08:17 PM

Can you schedule a weight check for her? I have oversupply and I was worried that my DS wasn't getting enough when he was a newborn because he was always on and off the breast and not that into nursing. A weight check reassured me that in the times that he was latched on, he was getting plenty.

Greenebean214 · 10-10-2011, 08:33 PM

Ooh and I wanted to add to try an uphill nursing position. Lean back in a recliner/in bed and put LO tummy to tummy on top of you. This will help the milk not flow so fast.

cobbermama · 10-10-2011, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by VeganCupcake

Can you schedule a weight check for her? I have oversupply and I was worried that my DS wasn't getting enough when he was a newborn because he was always on and off the breast and not that into nursing. A weight check reassured me that in the times that he was latched on, he was getting plenty.

We have a weight check Wed.; hopefully that will ease my anxiety!

cobbermama · 10-10-2011, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Greenebean214

Ooh and I wanted to add to try an uphill nursing position. Lean back in a recliner/in bed and put LO tummy to tummy on top of you. This will help the milk not flow so fast.

Tried this tonight and it did help a bit, thanks!! We'll keep persisting with all of this!

Mara'sMommy · 10-10-2011, 09:03 PM

Dd also did this. I also had an over active letdown, but she continued to do this until I realized she had an upper lip tie and nursing was uncomfortable for her (and me!), so she would pull off screaming, flailing, kicking... Then latch back on and suck for a couple seconds, then pull off screaming again etc etc.

Just a thought

KristieW · 10-10-2011, 10:24 PM

I second the reclined tummy-to-tummy thing--it's the only way my all-business DD2 will nurse when she's cranky and tired and doesn't want to deal with my OALD.

Sadawa29 · 10-11-2011, 08:56 PM

Mine did this around the same time when he was still really small and trying to get the hang of BF'g. I had no idea what was going on and thought he had acid reflux or something worse but that was not it at all. I would offer the paci and that's usually what he wanted. To keep sucking but didn't want all that milk. He loved his paci for those times. But once my supply synced with his demand, and he got better at nursing, it stopped happening and now we are happy nursing together. Keep on with it. It gets MUCH easier after the 1st 6 weeks!!!!

cobbermama · 10-12-2011, 02:27 PM

After trying these things, we're doing much better today!! Thanks so much for all the helpful advice.

kellbell0823 · 10-12-2011, 02:36 PM

DS#2 did this too and I had an overactive letdown. I would try to lay as flat as possible while feeding him...recliner leaned back, laying down in bed, etc. That helped out quite a bit. I've heard that pumping for a few minutes first could help, but never tried that.

10-10-2011, 07:53 PM	#11
cobbermama Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,045 Ratings: 64 Feedback: 100%	I was totally just looking at the LLL website about 10 minutes before I read your post! I'm going to get in contact with the local group and hopefully get some more help from them, too. Thanks!! __________________ If I have b/s/t with you, odds are good I owe you feedback. You may have to remind me a time or six.

10-10-2011, 08:17 PM	#12
VeganCupcake Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,605 Ratings: 58 Feedback: 100%	Re: Not Sure What to Do... Can you schedule a weight check for her? I have oversupply and I was worried that my DS wasn't getting enough when he was a newborn because he was always on and off the breast and not that into nursing. A weight check reassured me that in the times that he was latched on, he was getting plenty. __________________ Catherine, tandem nursing mama to Preschooler Girl 9/08 and Toddler Boy 3/11 Breastfeeding for 4 years and counting!

10-10-2011, 08:33 PM	#13
Greenebean214 Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Dirty South Posts: 718	Ooh and I wanted to add to try an uphill nursing position. Lean back in a recliner/in bed and put LO tummy to tummy on top of you. This will help the milk not flow so fast. __________________ Loving Life as a Coastie Wife Welcomed Liberty Grace May 12, 2011!

10-10-2011, 10:24 PM	#17
KristieW Registered Users Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 1,997 Ratings: 50 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Not Sure What to Do... I second the reclined tummy-to-tummy thing--it's the only way my all-business DD2 will nurse when she's cranky and tired and doesn't want to deal with my OALD. __________________ Married to my best friend since 10/04, Mommy to DD1 since 10/08 and DD2 6/11 Avi: REALLY old pic of my girlies <3

10-12-2011, 02:27 PM	#19
cobbermama Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,045 Ratings: 64 Feedback: 100%	After trying these things, we're doing much better today!! Thanks so much for all the helpful advice. __________________ If I have b/s/t with you, odds are good I owe you feedback. You may have to remind me a time or six.