Parenting Club - Parenting Advice, Parenting Message Boards, Baby Message Boards, Pregnancy Message Boards, TTC Messge Boards
Shop for Baby Items | Parenting & Family Blogs

Am I supposed to be so tired after feeding?


KatieLeigh79 wrote: This sounds silly im sure but atm im going on for tests to rule out MS, the Dr. is thinking the tired, run down and "sore" feeling may just be from nursing and having him want to be taken care of and held 24/7 and wants to wait another 6 months to do more testing to see if the results look different - but for my sanity i was curious to know does anyone else feel so tired after feeding their little one that they often fall asleep? I know we have some hormones that do this to our body, is it possible i may not be eating enough decent food to keep myself going as well? Any insight is appreciated smile.gif This week has went well finally for nursing though, somehow this week he managed to eat off 1 side for a few times and be happy for 3 hours - im still thinking there is hope, i just want this odd feeling i always have to go away, being run down constant is starting to wear on me almost as much as this worry! smile.gif

amynicole21 replied: I'm willing to bet that your fatigue has something to do with not getting a full night of uninterrupted sleep. Waking every few hours to nurse him doesn't give your body enough time to get into that deep sleep stage where you start to really recharge. Are you still taking prenatal vitamins? You want to be sure that you still take them as long as you are nursing. He'll take a lot of your nutrients through your bmilk, so you have to be sure you are getting enough, even if you aren't really eating as well as you should be. I know I don't blush.gif

I think it will start to get better once he starts to sleep a bit longer. In the meantime, take naps as much as possible! Easier said than done, right happy.gif

kimberley replied: thumb.gif this was completely normal for me. bf'ing was almost like a sedative in the first few months with both my DS's. i always said it was like my sons were "sucking the life out of me" when they nursed lol. you have to figure what your body has gone thru... 9+mos of pg, l&d, now bf and not much sleep.

once i started to supplement with cereal and baby started sleeping for longer stretches, the fatigue wasn't as bad. your body needs tons of energy to produce milk, so also make sure to eat well and as the other poster said, keep taking prenatal vits.

just wanted you to know you are not alone!

HTH,
kimberley
DH Jamie
edd 8/18 with #3

jem0622 replied: Lack of sleep and the sedative-like effect can do this to you. Nap when you can, drink plenty of fluids, and get fresh air when you can.

Julie

mckayleesmom replied: Ya sometimes I couldn't even stay awake to feed her, Id doze off and wake up to her still eating. I agree with everyone else. Sleep when they sleep, get fresh air, eat right, and take those prenatal vitamins. I was also worried I was anemic for a while too, but I wasn't.

MamaMartie replied: I felt the same way in the begining when Hannha was feeding every couple hours around the clock. I used to fall asleep after feeding her too. It feels a little like the flu w/o the fever, sore throat, etc.

I agree with the other ladies that it is the combindation of pg, delivery, BFing, and lack of long stretches of sleep. It does get better though. Hannah goes for 6-10 hours at night now and I feel a lot better ow that I'm getting close to 8 hours of sleep a night.

CantWait replied: Yes it's normal, I'm starting to feel it also. Make sure you get outside a bit each day, that will help, instead of being stuck inside the house. Also if you don't already, try nursing while lying down, that way at least your body can get a little rest. I do this at night, and sometimes fall asleep only to wake up with my boob in Anthony's face ohmy.gif

supermom replied: Nods, what everyone else said. It is very tiring and taxing on your body to do, but well worth the outcome in the long run. Glad that this last week has been better for you, taking care of any little one can be tiring, and I am sure having one high=needs can be more totally exhausting than I can imagine. It sounds like you are getting the hang of BF though.....

grouphug.gif to you and John, and just remember to keep trying to rest as much as you can - heck, if he's asleep, don't feel guilty about getting in a little snooze too, even if it's in the recliner with him in your arms!! You're entitled.

DansMom replied:
Yes, I was severely fatigued and still sometimes have problems with it. I was also concerned that I might have an auto-immune disorder of some kind, because my muscles and bones were sore and my arms felt so weak. Fortunately, that subsided after a while. Make sure you get plenty of fluids---more than you think you want---and take your vitamins, and when you feel like sleeping and the baby is sleeping, you should follow your body's instructions.

mckayleesmom replied: I just wanted to add that I felt really tired breastfeeding and I did get alot of sleep. Mckaylee was a good little sleeper. So Im pretty sure its normal.

MomToJade&Jordan replied: thumb.gif I am going to have to agree with everyone else. Jade was a horrible sleeper and bfing is supposed to make you feel sleepy.

MommyToAshley replied: I can't add any more than what everyone esle said except to say I was in the same boat. I always fell asleep in the rocking chair nursing Ashley. The BF and lack of any solid sleep made me one tired Mommy. All I can say is that it is sooo worth it and it does get better!

KatieLeigh79 replied: Oh thankyou thankyou thankyou.. just the words "i felt like this to" have really helped - i fell asleep with him in the chair today for an hour and woke up and he will still trying to eat off one side, and proceeded to get VERY mad at mommy for making him still hungry.. which is silly cause after an hour im sure he got plenty smile.gif... I go in for a follow up with a different dr. september 11th but until then will just figure it has to be the BFing because the sore arms, back, throat tired etc all sounds like everyone else so im figuring i just have to learn to live with it smile.gif


I feel a little more at ease now! biggrin.gif

supermom replied:
Yes, but this too shall pass and you probably won't feel quite so tired in the next few months, it will gradually get better, it won't come 'all at once' but one day you will realize that you don't feel so bad and tired and sore. Hang in there, you are doing good!!!! grouphug.gif

Kaitlin'smom replied: I remember falling asleep while BFing, dunno how long I slept once but it felt good and Kaitlin was still latched on asleep!

keep up the good work! thumb.gif it sure does get better and easier!


CommunityNewsResources | Entertainment | Link To Us |Terms of Use | Privacy PolicyAdvertising
©2024 Parenting Club.com All Rights Reserved