https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:28:50 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/more-efficient-or-easily-distracted#post-1689628 Mon, 09 Jun 2014 17:10:24 +0000 PixieStix 1689628@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just one more thing, too: I would try not to worry about weight %. Babies can all be so different, and go through lulls and growth spurts. I am sure your baby is healthy and getting great nutrients from you. I've heard from a few women in my BF support group who had many the same concerns, and then come in later with a great weight update regarding their LO. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/more-efficient-or-easily-distracted#post-1689619 Mon, 09 Jun 2014 17:05:23 +0000 PixieStix 1689619@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hey we are going through the same thing! </p> <p>I went to a breastfeeding support group weeks ago and spoke to a very good, very seasoned LC and she said what others are saying: as long as he is having enough wet diapers and is happy-go-lucky most of the time, it's A OK!</p> <p>Also, she noted that babies get more efficient at BFing as they age, so they take in the same amount of milk in less time.</p> <p>But we've been going through this fussy nursing for about a month: same deal, too. He is pulling off several times to cry during almost every nursing session. Then at the end (I have to end it or he just cries more), he cries and it takes him only 2-3 min tops to calm down and smile again. </p> <p>The LC mentioned it could be reflux causing the upset, hence the wanting it but not wanting it. I am seeking help from my pedi and may start him on an antacid. </p> <p>Oh and my LO is going to be 3 mo. on the 14th. :) I'll let you know what my pedi says if ya want. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/more-efficient-or-easily-distracted#post-1689609 Mon, 09 Jun 2014 16:58:05 +0000 Zbug 1689609@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My LO used to nurse FOREVER but became much more efficient around three months. She's 8 months and only nurses from one side (nursed both the first few month) and takes 5-10 min. The difference is crazy, but she's fine! No help regarding weight gain, but you have some good advice above. Just wanted to let you know about how nursing changes for us in case it helps! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/more-efficient-or-easily-distracted#post-1689598 Mon, 09 Jun 2014 16:42:57 +0000 abbydabbydoodlebug 1689598@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MamaBehr: ok, that makes me feel so much better!! Thank you! I try to tell myself that if she's hitting her milestones, she should be just fine. She rolled over for the first time today. Twice in her crib. Crazy girl. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/more-efficient-or-easily-distracted#post-1689577 Mon, 09 Jun 2014 16:34:28 +0000 MamaBehr 1689577@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@abbydabbydoodlebug: I've been wondering the same thing about E! I've come to the conclusion he's getting better at nursing. He is making the same amount of diapers (even popping more!), so I figure he's just better at it. I also stopped using the shield, so I think that has something to do with us. </p> <p>In terms of the drops in weight percentiles, E went from 50% to 19%, and my pediatrician wasn't concerned. With DS#1, she was concerned, and we had to FF by 3 months. I can tell a difference. DS#1 looked almost emaciated. Moral of the story, believe me, they know when a baby is in danger! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/more-efficient-or-easily-distracted#post-1689495 Mon, 09 Jun 2014 16:02:32 +0000 abbydabbydoodlebug 1689495@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PurplePeony: @Mae: @Revel: I guess another reason I worry is that she is really hard to read! I like to think I feed on demand, but in reality, I just always feed her after she wakes up or every 2 hours. She chews on her hands constantly (I think she's teething) and she is happy and playing. Her sleep cues are crazy hard to read too. </p> <p>Her 4 month check up is next week, so I'll know for sure then about her weight.</p> <p>@Mae: That's interesting about the 15 minute nursing time. Maybe I've always let her comfort nurse and didn't realize it. Or maybe I have low supply. I guess I'll find out next week. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/more-efficient-or-easily-distracted#post-1689479 Mon, 09 Jun 2014 15:54:46 +0000 Revel 1689479@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This has been a consistent habit of my LO since about that time, and she's now a year. I tried to just go with her for how long she wanted to nurse. I figured we were nursing on demand so she would just nurse sooner if she was hungry. It's worked out ok for us. Maybe your ped or a breastfeeding group could do a weight check for you in a week or so to check weight gain and hopefully put your mind at ease? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/more-efficient-or-easily-distracted#post-1689477 Mon, 09 Jun 2014 15:54:08 +0000 Mae 1689477@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Well I don't really know since i'm trying to figure out this feeding thing myself, but I've been talking to a lot of people, including pediatricians and LC lately trying to figure out when my LO is hungry and here is what I've been told.. </p> <p>Both ped and LC agree that my 4 week old shouldn't need to nurse for more than 15 min total (20 min max). They say that she should be able to get most of my milk in that time, and that should be enough time for her to be full (if I'm making enough, which I am not). </p> <p>In terms of knowing if she is hungry, my LO will definitely let us know! She mouths, chews on her hand, and bobs her head. Then of course screams. If she isn't doing any of those things, she isn't hungry. </p> <p>So it seems to me if your LO is happy and she's eating for 15+ min total that she is probably just more efficient? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/more-efficient-or-easily-distracted#post-1689471 Mon, 09 Jun 2014 15:51:37 +0000 PurplePeony 1689471@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My LO started getting distracted around that age. She's always been efficient, though, so our nursing sessions were always in the 15-minute range and sometimes less. When she's full, though, she'll do the same arching/turning away/crying until I sit her up thing. I don't sweat it, but I also feed her on demand when we're together (as opposed to having her on a schedule) so if she gets hungry sooner than usual I just feed her again. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/more-efficient-or-easily-distracted#post-1689463 Mon, 09 Jun 2014 15:46:24 +0000 abbydabbydoodlebug 1689463@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@wonderstruck: Well, she's having about 5 wet diapers (but I don't change her from bedtime to morning, so about 11-12 hours and she wakes up FULL) and 2-3 BMs. The reason I said I'm worried about her gaining is she was in the 70-80% range and dropped to 30-40% from one well check to another. The pedi wasn't concerned as long as she seemed satisfied and happy afterwards, which I think she is? But now that she's so distractable, I wonder if she seems happy because she's looking at everything and wanting to eat my face all the time, lol. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/more-efficient-or-easily-distracted#post-1689444 Mon, 09 Jun 2014 15:40:32 +0000 wonderstruck 1689444@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Disclaimer: I have no personal experience with this since I had started supplementing by month 4! But from discussions I've heard about things like this, it seems like they usually look at if she is having the appropriate number of wet diapers, if she's gaining weight (has that been a problem - is that why you said you're worried about weight?), and if she seems hungry again very soon after. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/more-efficient-or-easily-distracted#post-1689425 Mon, 09 Jun 2014 15:35:37 +0000 abbydabbydoodlebug 1689425@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DD is 4 months old, 18 weeks, and the past few days has been nursing less. What used to take her 40 minutes +, now only takes her 15-30 minutes. Let me try to describe what happens.</p> <p>I feed her in the nursery to try to minimize distractions. I start her on my left because it's my "bad" side and usually she'll go on fine and nurse for about 7-8 minutes. She'll pop off and whine and I'll try to put her on again. If she comes off 3 times, I'll switch sides and she'll nurse like 10-20 minutes, but she'll pop off, whine/cry, come back on, pop off, whine/cry, etc. I usually sit her up at that point and see if she needs to burp. Sometimes she's still fussy when I sit her up, sometimes she's perfectly fine and smiley! I end up trying to get her to latch for a while longer and eventually she'll refuse and arch her back and look away and refuse to turn her head. Sometimes she'll cry and I'll sit her up and she'll stop immediately. </p> <p>Is she full and not wanting anymore, or is she distracted by everything? I'm worried about her weight gain, so this is making me very nervous! </p>