So Done With This Growth Spurt

[mmheartspb]

Dear lord help me. I'm losing my mind. Feeding every hour for the last 12 is killing me. When we aren't eating we are crying. At this point I want to quit breastfeeding and crawl into bed.

I'm needing some serious words of encouragement!

[Deleted]

How old is baby? There are big growth spurts at 3 and 6 weeks and 3 and 6 months and unfortunately, whether breast or formula fed, they're just something you have to work through. Definitely rest when you can, otherwise grab a good book, the remote, some snacks and a big water and just feed the baby. One great thing about growth spurts is they're great supply boosters.

[mmheartspb]

She is 6 weeks today. I have vasospasms so my nipples are killing me. It's only a couple days (repeat over and over for sanity).

[flcl]

Hang in there!!! The six weeks growth spurt was really tough for us too, It was just as you described... LO would cry when I offered the boob and scream when I didn't. You will get through it. nurshable.com/2012/05/27/six-week-growth-spurt/ was helpful to read. Best of luck!

[casey]

Ahhhh, the 6w growth spurt. It's relentless right?

You are about to turn a big corner in your bf relationship. Really. Keep heart, grab some snacks andmentertainment, and settle in. These days will pass, and they won't seem all that bad in hindsight.

[jesster88]

The 6 week growth spurt was a doozy for us as well. DS was generally cranky and didn't sleep well for a week. Hang in there!

[firelizard8367]

Bah! We ate barely scraping through the 3 wk growth spurt! (Which I pray is almost over) now I'm starting to panic about just how bad the 6 wk one will be...

[mmheartspb]

Thank you ladies.

[taberbtb]

No advice, just (gentle. (((hugs))). Our three week growth spurt started last night so I am with you! We can do this!

[sgio7485]

I haven't hit the 6 week but just got through the 3 week. I feel your pain. Sending hugs - it will be over soon! You're doing great!

[doglover31]

Huge hugs! I remember the 6 week growth spurt, it is challenging that's for sure. Hang in there! And try to get rest when you can!

[melody330]

6 weeks was the toughest one for us. I also got mastitis that week. It was one of the worst weeks of my life.

I kept telling myself every horrible day was one day closer to getting out of it. Also, babies go through growth spurts regardless of how they are fed. FF babies do the same thing.

[fish8412]

You can do it!! Sleep when LO sleeps. Keep water and protein bars next to you. Find some good TV or movies to watch. It will be over soon!