7 month old refusing milk/food...help?

[Pavlovthecat]

For the last two days by DD has been refusing to eat. She has been unwell over the last week, so I am guessing that has put her off her food, still being weaned. Although she is pretty much over her bad cold. However she is now refusing her bottle, and will only take breast. She is combination fed, and as such I am not producing enough milk to sustain her, although she seems happy enough on what I am giving her.
She does seem to want the bottle, gets excited like usual when I get it ready, but as soon as it touches her lips she turns her head away. She is definitely hungry as she is fussing like she does when hungry.
She was born low birth weight, and was sick a few days ago, so I am worried that she might lose weight that she cant really afford to lose...
Is she just being a fussy fuss pot, is it just a day she is having? Yesterday I got her to take one bottle, with a fight.
(oh, and she never used to take a bottle at all, refused, it took 3 months to get her to take one). Any suggestions/advice welcome!

[tibsy]

hi pavlov, sorry to hear lo is unwell empathise about battle with bottle, mine still refuses it.
if its boob she wants, i'd be inclined to give her boob, your production will soon catch up to meet her demands as it does during growth spurts. you may find that you're feeding more frequently but it wont last forever.
i would keep trying the bottle but if she's really feeling crappy, i would imagine shes getting more comfort + nourishment from you best of luck and a speedy recovery to your dd x

[Pavlovthecat]

thanks tibsy!