Hi,
This is a bit of an odd post but I was wondering if anyone had experienced something similar. My 6 month has always been a pain to feed but she doesn't seem to be getting any better and the weaning process it turning out to be just as troublesome.
She is now wholly on formula and I make a 120ml bottle every 3 hours. She nurses this bottle for at least an hour and always leaves about 20-30ml, even 60ml is not uncommon. But the process is a battle with her shaking her head and complaining. It drives me mad as I can't get on with anything else during this 'feeding' process. I see all the other mum's babies gulp down their big bottles in 10 mins. Also when it comes to bed time she kicks up such a fuss about having her bottle but then as soon as I lie her down, she then cries and decides to down the whole thing. One trick that often works for bedtime is sitting her on my lap for 5 mins letting her suck a dummy then quickly replace dummy with bottle. I just don't understand how she can be hungry but not want to eat. She is so contrary.
She is thin, but haven't had her weighed since before xmas. Going to go this week and hopefully chat to hv, but don't hold much hope there. Does anyone else have these kind of problems?
By the way, she's never had reflux and she does sleep though (i still give her a dream feed at 11am - usually the best feed of the day - maybe because she's relaxed?)
sorry for long post. looking forward to any responses!
x