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2 weeks is definitely a growth spurt/cluster feeding time. We just went through that and LO was the same. My nipples hurt. Maybe pump earlier and have DH help by giving a syringe or two of milk (have you done that before? It's better for the LOs than a bottle because it doesn't mess with their latch). How is your supply? The evening is when your supply is lowest so they cluster feed to up your suppl especially during a growth spurt. Kelly mom etc say do NOT supplement with formula because then your body isn't getting the message your baby is trying to send- to increase supply.

We had the same thing. It's brutal and feels like it will never end, but it will! Plus it's dinner time and you probably want to, I don't know, eat so that you have the calories to keep making milk! All you can do is power through and know it will get better. I also did find that once she finally stopped cluster feeding for the night she would have her longest stretch of sleep.

Oh- and make sure you use nipple cream after each feeding (or when you switch sides) or rub breast milk on them and let them air out in between (yes, you will be super sexy).

I'm afraid there isn't much to do but wait it out. You aren't doing anything wrong; it's normal. LO is making sure your supply ramps up. It sucks, but it doesn't last long.

If he will stay latched and it isn't hurting you, I would set up camp on the sofa with Netflix and a protein snack and a lot of water and just nurse through it. If you do, you're more likely to get a long stretch of sleep starting at 11.

I also remember feeling pretty frustrated by the near constant feeding, and I wish I'd known then just how short-lived it would be. DH said on multiple occasions that we should just give him some formula, but I didn't want to hear it. He also thought there was something wrong with my milk that I couldn't feed him. The biggest thing your husband can do for you is support you, and tell you how great you are doing. To be fair, I did hear this from DH, but he wanted to try to make things easier for us. I'm glad you aren't in any pain. I'd do as @MrsSRS: suggested.

@Cherrybee: I was going to say the exact same thing. We combo feed pumped BM and formula and LO2 still eats no stop between 6:30 - 11.

@pachamama: one more suggestion- if/ when you take a break and let your husband soothe her for a few minutes, go somewhere you can't hear her. It sounds harsh but he is handling the baby and it doesn't help for you to be stressed listening to her cry. So shower, turn on a sound machine, whatever. (I wish I listened to this myself).

@PachaMama: Glad to hear that! I wish I'd gotten a white-noise machine sooner. We didn't get one until 8+ months. I love that thing!