clicking

[gavinsmommy]

Hi
Sometimes my 4 week ds makes a clicking noise when drinking. Does this mean he's latched on wrong?

[debbie_page]

It means he looses his suction.

[gavinsmommy]

but he's still getting milk right? Is their anything I can do to avoid this?

[debbie_page]

Are you producing plenty of milk and he is gaining at least an ounce a day?

[gavinsmommy]

well i know he's gaining weight and he's putting out enough wet diapers. As for the milk I guess I'm producing enought if the above is occurring. I just haven't gotten to the point where I can pump 5-ounces in a sitting.

[debbie_page]

When you are breastfeeding around the clock I expect you to pump out about 1/4 to 1/2 ounce TOTAL per session!!

[gavinsmommy]

That's encouraging. First thing in the morning I get about 3 ozs. In the afternoon about 2 ozs. and at night about 1 ounce. I'm hoping it will increase eventually. It's just so tiring to feed him every hour and pump. Not to mention that I noticed that if he happened to get up quickly from a nap he was not happy because the flow was not as fast as it would normally be had I not pumped.

[debbie_page]

Tell me your reasons for pumping.

[gavinsmommy]

I was doubtful that my supply was low so I went ahead and rented a Lactina.

[gavinsmommy]

One last ques. is it normal that he still wants to feed every hour. He'll be 5 weeks on friday.

[debbie_page]

How many times every 24 hours?

[gavinsmommy]

about 11 times.

[gavinsmommy]

he likes to suck a lot. comfort nursing is it called? He likes to fall asleep with the boop in his mouth : )

[debbie_page]

All babies LOVE to fall asleep at the breast. That is part of breastfeeding--it is very calming and relaxing to him. Sounds like everything is perfect.

[gavinsmommy]

Thanks so much.

[debbie_page]

Enjoy!!