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Is This Normal ~ Breastfeeding Question

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Quootiepie · 19/12/2006 09:31

Hiya,
I had to stop BFing for a few days, been pumping etc. and DS has had formula. He slept through the 1st night, and last night had formula about 8 I think, then BFed at 9/9.30 and woke twice in night, about 10.30ish and 2ish. The first I heard of him this morning was him giggling, rather than crying for a feed at 8.30ish, so I got him up, changed him etc. and put him to the breast, because he always wants a feed first thing. He just started crying and fussing though, so I took him off (because he bites when he doesnt really want it!) and gave him breakfast. He still hasnt had a breastfeed other than them few sucks... is this normal? Was it last nights formula? He's 8, nearly 9 months by the way, and he has just relly started to get into solids.

Thanks xXx

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Quootiepie · 19/12/2006 09:32

*really, not relly

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Quootiepie · 19/12/2006 09:47

He was crying just then, and I tried again and hes not intrested

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LIZS · 19/12/2006 09:50

He will be what do you make his breakfats up with . Keep trying, perhaps mid morning ?

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Quootiepie · 19/12/2006 09:52

he had yogurt and banana - no milk. I never worry about having milk at breakfast as he always feeds at least 3 times by now

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Quootiepie · 19/12/2006 10:02

bump because im worried

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maryhadaharpsichordyeahlord · 19/12/2006 10:05

keep trying QP.... lots of skin to skin contact and try and relax. can you get in the bath with him?

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Quootiepie · 19/12/2006 10:07

i havent slept all night - i dont trust myself to get in and out with DS. thing is he bites when he doesnt want a feed

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tiktok · 19/12/2006 10:11

QP, this sounds like nursing strike. Resolved with patience and sensitivity....may take a few days or may be resolved today. Just let him be lured back to the breast by cuddling him lots and letting him come back on his own terms.

PeachyIsNowAChristmasFruit · 19/12/2006 10:11

Bottles can make breastfeeders lazy, its instant gratification for them. he needs to be encouraged and that can take an effort I am afriad, it will come. If you're finding this ahrd (well obv you are) try this number: 0870 4017711, Asociation of breastfeeding mothers: they have lots of trained poeple who can listen and give you support and advice

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Quootiepie · 19/12/2006 10:12

do i need to express and give? or let him do it in his own time?

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PeachyIsNowAChristmasFruit · 19/12/2006 10:27

If tiktok is about she's better qulaified than me but i don't want to leave you in case she isn't. Please remember though that I did my unicef training several years ago now.

Personally, i would NOT give a bottle as I think you will reinforce any problems. If you feel you HAVe to express ((better not unless strike means he isn't feeding at all), give a cup. Best to keep putting him to the breast though, reestablish that link.

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Quootiepie · 19/12/2006 10:44

cheeky bugger just had a bit of a half hearted feed and is now napping... its just so extreme to how much he used to feed a few days ago. The past day or so is the only time he's really had a bottle, since the 1st week when he would only have EBM. I guess he's still having as much milk as a "normal" 8 month old, because he's usually feeding more than a normal one... so ill just let him have what he wants... unless he goes a really long time without a breastfeed. Thanks xxx

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Quootiepie · 19/12/2006 10:45

he did have a look on his face of "oh, pants, I have to work for my milk now"

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PeachyIsNowAChristmasFruit · 19/12/2006 10:46

Typical man- lazy

tiktok · 19/12/2006 11:06

At 8 mths, and presumably on solids as well, then it would be fine not to give a bottle....as Peachy says, this can reinforce the non-breastfeeding (it would be different if he was a much younger baby) which is what you don't want to happen.....trying him when he is sleepy is a good idea, and if you call any of the helplines they will have loads of ideas that have helped other mothers and babies. One woman I spoke to found her baby came back to the breast when she held him in her arms and whirled round!!

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Quootiepie · 19/12/2006 11:10

The mind boggles at how she discovered that

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PeachyIsNowAChristmasFruit · 19/12/2006 11:14

When ds3 did similar, I was recommended a babymoon- he was about 5 months and we never got time together when he was born, 2 older toddlers and had to go home after 12 hours due to childcare. Anyway I took to my bed for a day with ds3 whilst dh did the other 2, ws amazing- he feed until 15 months (as opposed to 4 months with ds2, ds1 doesn't count as he had specific problems) and I swear it doubled our bond too. Worth a consideration, even if you can only manage a few hours.

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Quootiepie · 19/12/2006 11:17

I get abit scared when he doesnt feed properly, he'll give me a good bite I didn't give him the bottle due to nursing strike, this strike has come about after having had bottles for a day and a half... but his last 2 (now 3) feeds have been at the breast. It was just not normal for him to wake up, last feed at 2am ish, and not cry for a feed. Lying down in bed seemed to do the trick though x

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