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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. Breastfeeding is going well and there have been no issues. My baby just likes to eat. We do have a baby scale because I’m paranoid and like to see what’s he’s eating. He will usually eat every 30 minutes to 2 hours. He does snack a lot and will only take 0.5-1oz every 30-60 minutes. If he goes the full two hours - usually only at night and once a day for a long nap - he will eat a full 2-3oz feed.

My baby had already gained a little over 1lb in two weeks. The pediatrician said his weight is fine, but I told him that he eats so often that our whole day is feeding him. He told em some babies love to snack and that I should encourage full feeds and feed every two hours.

The lactation consultant said I need to feed as often he wants to during this crucial time of establishing my supply. She said it’s fine if he is a snacker.

I do admit it gets to me some days. It’s hard having the baby on the breast every 30 minutes. I pumped half of a day just to give myself a break because my nipples were raw and sore and I loved having to only pump every 3 hours. It was harder and it’s easier to breastfeed, but I admit I sometimes think about pumping. [/quote]

You didn't portray the pediatrician's comments/advice correctly the first time. You made it sounds like he was criticizing the weight gain and saying you should feed less. He was responding to you noting the small frequent feeds and saying you can stretch them out to give yourself a break. Both approaches are fine. Do what's best for you and keeps the baby least fussy. Your supply will be fine and weight gain will be fine either way. Also, things change every few weeks with these little babies. Today's routine will not be next week's routine.[/quote]

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