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Leah- 10-18-2008
Cluster feeding!
Lydia has started cluster feeding in the evenings already! I know Alec did this, but I can't remember when he started cluster feeding and I don't think it was as young as 2 weeks old. Lydia was 5lb 11oz and in 11 days put on 1lb 4oz so I have no worries about her weight gain or whether I've got enough milk supply (HV said I must have gold top!) but even though she's cluster feeding for about 3 hours in the evening she's still only going 2, sometimes 3 hours.... ...so my question is, when can I expect to see the benefits of her cluster feeding?!?!? I love feeding her, but I would also love 4 hours sleep!

Kris- 10-18-2008

Hang in there Leah! These things never last too long, even though they seem like they will. She is obviously a hungry little girl, but she wont be able to maintain such rapid weight gain, i'm sure she will slow down soon. Also the more she cluster feeds she will increase your supply and will be more satisfied for longer soon. You are doing great :) I hope she sleeps for longer soon - dont forget to sleep whenever you can day or night, take care xx

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