Holy moly I feel like I can't keep up

[asmalltowngirl]

My dd will be 4 months on the 24th. Over the last 3 days she has been eating non stop. She will nurse for 30-45 minutes and stop for about an hour and then nurse again. as soon as I try to put her down she will start frantically rooting like she is starving or something. My back has been hurting for several days so I can't put her in the sling or wrap. My house work is falling behind and I haven't been able to play with my 4 year old much :(

[kate_m.]

Awww I know the feeling girl!!! When was your dd born? I have 2 kids the same age as yours. Maybe a growth spurt and I wouldn't worry about the house too much it won't stay clean after your ydd gets mobile anyway :) lol that's what I have to tell myself cause I'm sooo used to my house being company ready 95 percent of the time!!

[asmalltowngirl]

Oldest was born 4/10/08 and the youngest was born on 2/24/12 :)

Quoting kate_m.:

Awww I know the feeling girl!!! When was your dd born? I have 2 kids the same age as yours. Maybe a growth spurt and I wouldn't worry about the house too much it won't stay clean after your ydd gets mobile anyway :) lol that's what I have to tell myself cause I'm sooo used to my house being company ready 95 percent of the time!!

[Precious333]

I agree....I have been there sooo many times. Hang in there mama! Do you have people that can help? what about a mothers helper?

[MamaHome]

Ah. I remember those days. Probably just a growth spurt, hang in there, it will be over soon. :)

Can your 4 year old play games WHILE baby is nursing? Maybe play dough or something at the table?

[audmom1218]

I agree do you have any friends with 8-9 year olds that could come over and help? That age would be great at entertaining your 4 year old, helping with laundry and picking up toys, etc so you can focus on nursing.

Quoting Precious333:

I agree....I have been there sooo many times. Hang in there mama! Do you have people that can help? what about a mothers helper?

[asmalltowngirl]

We've been playing I spy and kids games on my phone. Today we are gOnna do some crafts if my back will hold up holding the baby and sitting upright

Quoting MamaHome:

Ah. I remember those days. Probably just a growth spurt, hang in there, it will be over soon. :)

Can your 4 year old play games WHILE baby is nursing? Maybe play dough or something at the table?

[gdiamante]

Normal stuff. The housework will wait! Or..make a game of THAT for your four year old, as long as it doesn't deal with hazardous waste of heavy equipment! Mine actually vacuumed for me at that age... sort of... and now, eight years later I can' get him to pick up his room!

[kate_m.]

Lol or kids are practically the exact same age :) my oldest dd was born 4/6/08 and my youngest dd was born 2/15/12 just hang in there!! I ley my oldest "help" me clean as well! And my oldest likes to sing songs so that helps keep her occupied too!!

Quoting asmalltowngirl:

Oldest was born 4/10/08 and the youngest was born on 2/24/12 :)

Quoting kate_m.:

Awww I know the feeling girl!!! When was your dd born? I have 2 kids the same age as yours. Maybe a growth spurt and I wouldn't worry about the house too much it won't stay clean after your ydd gets mobile anyway :) lol that's what I have to tell myself cause I'm sooo used to my house being company ready 95 percent of the time!!

[aehanrahan]

This is a normal growth spurt. It is one of the worst for some moms. You have been given some great suggestions. Hang in there! It won't last forever.

[GE1]

Leave the house work for now, it'll still be there in a couple of days, I promise :). Keep nursing because she is going through a growth spurt and you will keep up. Don't underestimate your body, it knows what to do. Have your 4 year old help mommy while you stay in bed with the baby. Keep up the good work momma!