Hi Rachel, It sounds like over abundant milk supply BUT BUT BUT I would want to do test weights and see how much baby is removing at the times he pulls off. I would also want to make sure baby is growing 6-8 ounces per week, and I am sorry I don't have that metric measurements handy. Why I suspect over abundant milk supply is how he sucks then pulls off crying, mom's milk sprays, he cries upon the MER, and he has slimy stools. Mucously looking stools are a sign of OAMS. Other signs are lots and lots of runny bowel movements, like every feeding. I have seen babies remove 3 ounces in five minutes or less at the breast and come off crying. One baby removed 5 ounces in about 5 minutes and was very very unhappy. Slowing her flow and going to one side every 2 feedings helped a lot, and she pumped some off with a manual pump for a few days before every nursing. Some kids like that flow, and some just can't swallow with it. Kathy Eng, BSW, IBCLC *********************************************** To temporarily stop your subscription: set lactnet nomail To start it again: set lactnet mail (or digest) To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet All commands go to [log in to unmask] The LACTNET email list is powered by LISTSERV (R). There is only one LISTSERV. To learn more, visit: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html