Bottle feeding journey - any tips for staying patient at 3am?

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2w ago1 min read

My wife is pumping and I'm doing the night bottle feeds so she can get some sleep. It's been good for bonding but man those 3am sessions test my patience. Kid takes forever to finish and sometimes falls asleep half way through and I have to wake him up. By the fourth night feeding I'm basically a zombie. Anyone else doing this? Does it get easier or is this just the newborn life?

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KKevin L.New Dad2w ago

That's solid that you're taking the night shifts. Honestly the patience comes easier when you remember you're literally helping your wife recover. Just remember you're not alone in wanting to lose it at 3am.

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MMark A.Regular2w ago

Those 3am feeds are brutal but you're doing the right thing letting your wife rest. My tip is keep everything you need within arm's reach so you're not stumbling around, and maybe put on a podcast or audiobook to keep your brain from melting.

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