sadiegrace
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i’m honestly so exhausted. im a FTM l, an exclusive pumper because i have a baby that refuses to latch, and i am home with my baby 24/7 while my boyfriend works. i am an oversupplier which is nice because i thinj i have a pretty good freezer stash for only being 7weeks pp (probably about 3-4 weeks worth of milk). however, just between pumping, taking care of LO, and doing the standard household things like dishes and laundry that have to be done everyday, i literally don’t have time to eat, or eat anything substantial for that matter. my baby is already wanting 4oz every 2-4 hours, usually only twice overnight which is why i say 4 hrs (9pm-4am) otherwise its mostly 2 to 3, but i just feel like he eats so much and is always hungry or has gas problems. i just feel like i’m not even eating enough for my breastmilk to satisfy my baby or supplement his needs. we went to our last dr apt and she said his growth charts are perfect, but idk i’m just so exhausted i don’t even know if its worth it anymore. i also don’t even feel hungry when i pump?? i was told i’d be like ravenous and thats what it looks like most people feel, but i just don’t feel that way. i feel nauseous and dizzy most times, probably from a combination of not eating and just pumping out any of the little nutrients i get to LO. today i literally ate a poptart and a lunchmeat sandwich…..and that’s it. i’m just too tired in the already little downtime that i have that i would rather just sleep for 20-45 minutes than eat. i still take prenatal vitamins so i guess he’s getting that from me at the least but, idk i just don’t know if its even good enough. i’m just so exhautsed i don’t know if i can keep this up. is this normal?