tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5641406268883173289.post1784540311920303400..comments2023-11-05T05:10:26.723-05:00Comments on Cakerwakers: Any advice?Christyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00977781470147646616noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5641406268883173289.post-41604254834425299272007-12-10T22:38:00.000-05:002007-12-10T22:38:00.000-05:00G is right. I did get the hang of the side feedin...G is right. I did get the hang of the side feeding. I loved that postion because we would end up falling asleep in the end. I propped a pillow up behind her body so she wasn't really facing my chest, it was more like she was facing where my body and the bed met. I hope you get the hang of it cause it is a great way to cuddle and BF. Take care!Nelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00828974510558797156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5641406268883173289.post-70909452896526109082007-12-08T05:51:00.000-05:002007-12-08T05:51:00.000-05:00I can't remember now, but is Izzy too old to be cl...I can't remember now, but is Izzy too old to be cluster feeding still? Oh, I remember those cluster feedings. They are very very draining.<BR/><BR/>Like everyone else said, my babe was much older as well before we could do the side lying position. I think it was a combination of better neck control and a swift ability to relatch.karlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05483505184799130550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5641406268883173289.post-41098191760886536602007-12-07T20:32:00.000-05:002007-12-07T20:32:00.000-05:00Just agreeing with everyone else; we didn't master...Just agreeing with everyone else; we didn't master side lying for a few months. I think it's a size and head control thing. Does cradle hold work for you? because sometimes I nurse almost lying down, with a lot of pillows under my elbow/arm, and the baby basically in cradle across my body. I didn't do that then they were younger but they were so small I could only do football hold then.<BR/><BR/>Other thoughts about the day/night thing:<BR/>See if you can get him to nurse more during the day, though you may not be able to.<BR/>Make sure you have lots of bright lights on during the day and none at night. Try to even change diapers in as little light as possible at night.<BR/>Are you swaddling? You could try nursing him already swaddled, so that the transition to putting him down doesn't feel as big a change. <BR/><BR/>Good luck! As you know, these first few weeks are all about survival.Evahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18162496719896724710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5641406268883173289.post-27003725617597458042007-12-07T19:43:00.000-05:002007-12-07T19:43:00.000-05:00Erm, I hate to tell you this...but Baby E did not ...Erm, I hate to tell you this...but Baby E did not master the side-lying nursing until she was 3-4 months old, because she was just too little. Good luck!Anthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11935123155330560692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5641406268883173289.post-59588625126619200832007-12-07T17:24:00.000-05:002007-12-07T17:24:00.000-05:00I am with Dooneybug - I still use a pillow behind ...I am with Dooneybug - I still use a pillow behind my daughter and she is 5 months old. Also, Izzy might still be a little small for the side-lying position. I remember it being 2-3 weeks before we could get it down really good.<BR/><BR/>Also, all the illustrations for side-lying did not work for me. I lie on my side with a pillow and my arm underneath the pillow. I lay the other arm over the baby, resting on the top of the pillow just behind her. Does that make sense? Definitely experiment around and don't think you just have to follow the "perfect" pictures you see everywhere.<BR/><BR/>Hang in there!Cagey (Kelli Oliver George)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13691589813815058981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5641406268883173289.post-30383874040562042622007-12-07T15:32:00.000-05:002007-12-07T15:32:00.000-05:00Max did not get to be good at side lying till he w...Max did not get to be good at side lying till he was much older. I could never get it right when he was really little. It was too hard for him. I would let Max nurse across my chest and then use a binky. I hope you find a good way for both you and Izzy.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04900813525075540044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5641406268883173289.post-80573536714561909292007-12-07T15:13:00.000-05:002007-12-07T15:13:00.000-05:00Unfortunately I cannot help with the whole feeding...Unfortunately I cannot help with the whole feeding thing......as I am a man. However, K did master the side feeding thing and you could email her with questions if you would like. Her email is mnclampits@sleepyeyetel.net. <BR/><BR/>Welcome back and Izzy is SOOOO cute!!Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12425805833646123050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5641406268883173289.post-63725191776139505852007-12-07T14:29:00.000-05:002007-12-07T14:29:00.000-05:00Have you tried propping a pillow behind him, so it...Have you tried propping a pillow behind him, so it keeps him in a position that works for you, yet leaves your hands free to work with him on getting a comfortable latch?Dooneybughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02642327565587858953noreply@blogger.com