hello all
hoping somebody might have some good advice or experience they can share.
my DD is nearly 7 months and we are trying to introduce formula feeds - and it's not going well. I know not everybody would agree with doing that but I do have lots of reasons, return to work, wanting my DH to feel like part of the feeding process, wanting my period back so that we can TTC around Christmas time, and the fact that she is now ripping me to shreds with her mouth and hands when she feeds, as well as not being able to do in public anymore, and her generally fussing and not taking much it seems. I'm happy with the decision to combine feeding and gradually work to a full switch.
But she won't take the bottle - or she will - very occasionally - never from me. Most times when DH tries it she screams and screams and gets hysterical, real tears, and when we give in and I come to her she is so happy and relieved and sighs and laughs. DH taking it in good humour but it is crucifying me that there's that rejection factor with him. I don't think he is under any illusions that its anything but the milk - but still - I think I'd be sad in his position.
But then again, maybe three times she has taken it. so I'm thinking is not the bottle / teat.
can I ask what other people would do?
Another thing that's bothering me is I was thinking well keep trying it every time somebody else is here - DH, DGP etc, as sometimes she will take it. But now am concerned that if I do that often enough my milk supply will dwindle and then on the days when its just me (DH often not here till too late on a weekday) and no way will she take it I wont have any breastmilk for her either.
grateful for advice as very confused.
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so confused about how to get her to take a bottle
pennyapples · 14/07/2013 11:15
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