Cluster feeding

My baby is currently 3 weeks old and he is almost all day and night on my breast. Sometimes he feeds for an hour and 10 minutes later he wants more. He is gaining weight properly. Breast is the only way to make him calm. I am very tired. Does anyone have a similar experience?

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I could’ve written this! My little guy is rarely off my breasts at the minute! He’s going through a growth spurt I think and that’s why. I’m just trying to stay hydrated and keep eating well to keep up! Well done to you, just hang in there. My midwife at the discharge appt said it will all even out eventually

My little one had a growth spurt ar 2 weeks and cluster fed for about 48 hrs. It can last as little as 24 hrs to closer to a week so try and ride it out knowing it wont last forever.
As Teri said, stay hydrated and well fed and get some good tv going!

This has been my life for the last 32 hours!! I’m exhausted and solo parenting my 3 week old and my 3 year old 🥱🥱

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Cluster feeding

My baby is currently 3 weeks old and he is almost all day and night on my breast. Sometimes he feeds for an hour and 10 minutes later he wants more. He is gaining weight properly. Breast is the only way to make him calm. I am very tired. Does anyone have a similar experience?

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