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KAS
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can anyone describe cluster feeding???
my DD seems to be wakeful after 5pm and wants to eat a lot - like every hour or two - is this normal??????????????
Message edited 5/9/2006 8:38:48 PM.
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michele31
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Re: can anyone describe cluster feeding???
That is cluster feeding..it usually happens right before a growth spurt. It is VERY normal!
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KAS
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Re: can anyone describe cluster feeding???
how long does it usually last?? LOL
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| Posted 5/9/06 8:55 PM |
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LisaI
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Re: can anyone describe cluster feeding???
Each child is different as to when it stops. My daughter cluster fed for more than 6 months. I would nurse her for 30 minutes, then 30 minutes later there she is again wanting more. this would go on for 6 hours straight for a long time!! It came and went in wave, but ultimetly let up ater 6 months. It is a cause from growth spurts and some kids just need more. Good luck, it will let up eventually. It'r great she is eating!
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| Posted 5/9/06 9:28 PM |
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Ali
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Allison
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Re: can anyone describe cluster feeding???
Yup, that's cluster feeding and it's completely normal. It usually lasts a few days. I think it lasted around 3 or 4 days. Then it goes back to normal ... until the next growth spurt.
Hang in there! You're doing great!!!
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| Posted 5/9/06 9:30 PM |
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KAS
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Re: can anyone describe cluster feeding???
did any of you ever feel like you were just a breastfeeding machine!?!?! I actually wanted to cry the other day b/c it tired me out so much 
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Ali
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Re: can anyone describe cluster feeding???
For the first couple of weeks, especially when Christopher hit his growth spurt, I cried all the time. As soon as I would finish feeding him, I would start looking at the clock, dreading the next time I would have to feed him again. It was sooooo hard!
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Treebear
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Re: can anyone describe cluster feeding???
Luke is 4 months and I feel like I'm cluster feeding him every night before bed... and its not just a growth spurt. Its like he needs to tank up for the night. 
I ended up pumping a lot more so I could give him more at one feeding and then he would last longer between feedings... This also worked well when he was a month old ...but by longer at one month i mean 2 hours instead of every 30 min to an hour.
It was really rough in the beginning. It would feel like I was constantly feeding him. Which I was... if you are feeding him every hour and each feeding lasts 20-30 minutes then u barely have time to do anyhing inbetween.
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KangaMom
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Re: can anyone describe cluster feeding???
Posted by KAS
did any of you ever feel like you were just a breastfeeding machine!?!?! I actually wanted to cry the other day b/c it tired me out so much
Yes, a human pacifier sometimes  And yes, VERY tiring...
Hang in there  I'm doing the same!
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