My DS is 8.5mo and has been weaned on to 3 meals a day. He has done really well since going on to solids but just recentley he is getting really upset when i try to BF him.
At first i was always offering BF before solids, but he wasn't always interested (playing around and biting me (ouch!)) so I began bfing him first thing, once in the afternoon and then last thing at night (he doesnt feed through the night).
This last 2 weeks though has been really hit and miss. He feeds well first thing but then i struggle to get him to have any in the daytime. He is not refusing the breast but instead he will suck for a few seconds and then just get really frustrated and start screaming and thrashing about. The last couple of nights he hasn't had much of a feed before bed so it's really only been what he's had first thing in the morning.
So i'm not sure what to do - is he getting upset because my supply is low (although if i squeeze my nipple milk will come out when he is feeding - not loads but it is there)? Is he self-weaning? Because i'd really prefer not to have to give him formula after all the hardwork i've put in to bfing! Or do you think it might just be a bit of a phase - i've read the other threads which suggest it might be a bit of trend at this age. If so, what do i do about maintaining my milk supply in case he changes his mind?
Sorry this is so long, i'm usually a serial lurker on here but am feeling rubbish about this and need some help!