Overfeeding newborn?!

Today I found out from my GP that feed on demand relates to breastfeeding. I’ve in fact been overfeeding my precious newborn and I feel both embarrassed and guilty.

I’m neurodiverse so I took that phrase literally and although I shouldn’t I feel so bad. She’s been in pain and her stomach was large!! My husband was like that’s normal and I’m so happy I finally listened to myself to get it checked after being gaslit so many times.

Anyway, this is to say follow your instincts and ignore formula pack feeding guidance 😅

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Upset baby

My son has just had a good big feed (breast) burped etc and is now hysterical crying. Been sick and just will not settle! He won't even go back on the boob. 😭😭😭😭😭 Help!

Breastfeeding continuously

I am starting to feel like all my baby does is latch to my boobs (she has since birth if I’m honest) I understand they use the boobs for food, comfort, to regulate themselves etc, which I don’t want to stop but it’s beginning to make me feel isolated and unable to do anything other than sit and feed her. Advice or suggestions welcome to get me through 🙏 x

Pump recommendations?

I’m exclusively breastfeeding my 7 week old, but would like to now have a freezer stash and have the option for my partner to do an evening feed, I’ve seen the momcozy pumps, but they are quite expensive any recommendations for something cheaper? ☺️ thanks!

Colostrum harvesting

Anyone else really struggling to collect any colostrum? I've tried all of the recommendations for it and watched several videos but just getting nothing. I'm worried as I'm due to go in for a c section on Friday ☹️

Do you hate going out in public with your toddler?

I don't enjoy going out in public with my toddler anymore. He will be 3 in a few months. He use to be good in public until he reached a certain age. Now whenever i take him with me to the store he would start screaming while I am paying for our stuff or he starts screaming randomly while we are still shopping. Anytime that he screams at a store the people around us stare at us. Some have even either asked us to leave or they ask me why he is screaming like that. After we moved to a different city the people were more understading. But the people at my old city seemed to really have no patience for kids.

I have also had times where I would let another family member sit in the car with my child while I shop in the store. Then he would get upset as soon as I leave the car and the other family member will tell me to hurry up because he can't handle hearing him screaming either.

Sleep help

My 12 week old sleeps through until somewhere between 2 and 3 am then wakes up every hour. Cuddles aren't enough to get her back to sleep. She always has milk. And at 5:30 she is ready to start the day. Any ideas please 🙏