Active discussions

Meet the Other Phone. Only the apps you allow.

Meet the Other Phone.
Only the apps you allow.

Buy now

Please or to access all these features

Talk
Infant feeding

Get advice and support with infant feeding from other users here.

Original poster

Is This Normal ~ Breastfeeding Question

18 replies

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

OP posts:
Original poster
Quootiepie · 19/12/2006 09:32

*really, not relly

OP posts:
Original poster
Quootiepie · 19/12/2006 09:47

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

OP posts:
LIZS · 19/12/2006 09:50

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

Original poster
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

OP posts:
Original poster
Quootiepie · 19/12/2006 10:02

bump because im worried

OP posts:
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?

Original poster
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

OP posts:
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

Original poster
Quootiepie · 19/12/2006 10:12

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

OP posts:
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.

Original poster
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

OP posts:
Original poster
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"

OP posts:
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!!

Original poster
Quootiepie · 19/12/2006 11:10

The mind boggles at how she discovered that

OP posts:
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.

Original poster
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

OP posts:
New posts on this thread. Refresh page
Swipe left for the next trending thread