breastfeeding - whats wrong??
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Topic: breastfeeding - whats wrong??
Posted By: my2girls
Subject: breastfeeding - whats wrong??
Date Posted: 04 December 2008 at 7:37am
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My DD has decided yesterday and today that she doesnt really want to feed of me..... im not sure whats wrong, shes still happy.
I have had a tummy bug the past few days and my milk went really low and she fed alot the first night waking heaps, and then then yesterday she hardly fed off me and her nappies were hardly wet all day (just a little wet each time i changed her, say every 3hrs). Even last night when she went to bed she only had one side, and i had to try for ages for her to take it. She woke 3 times during the night (which she usually does) and had a feed off one side then each time for a few mins. She isnt really a big solids eater yet and will only have a couple of teaspoons for dinner. When she starts to feed let down happens and milk is squirting out like usual but she keeps pulling off and playing really!! Any ideas? im not sure whether its a nursing strike, because i have been sick, because she might not be feeling well (although she is happy), or something else. .... Sorry for the big ramble. |
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Posted By: pomikiwi
Date Posted: 04 December 2008 at 9:05am
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aw must be frustrating. I didn't get a tummy bug when I was BF'ing but sounds like she doesn't like the taste maybe? Does BM taste funny if you're sick?? Or she maybe feeling a little yuk herself.
I'd just keep at it and I'm sure she will get back into the swing of things? Have you thought of maybe contacting your local La Leche League? They maybe have some suggestions. Good luck! ------------- http://lilypie.com">  
DD-Carys Amelia 17.03.06 |
Posted By: sally belly
Date Posted: 04 December 2008 at 11:09am
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When I was BF'ing Liam he would occassionally go on a bit of a strike for a day or two. He'd usually have 1 or 2 full feeds in that time but the rest were virtually non-existant. Apaprently nursing strikes are common so my advice would be to stick at it & keep offering. Hopefully she'll come right soon. -------------    
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Posted By: my2girls
Date Posted: 04 December 2008 at 12:16pm
| Thanks, i am definately sticking with it, (she wouldnt even take a bottle if i wanted her to LOL she just loves the boobie), im just feeding her every chance i get, shes a bit better at the moment, im sure she will come right, i noticed that one of the top teeth is almost through too so this might have something to do with it i think. |
Posted By: pomikiwi
Date Posted: 05 December 2008 at 3:22pm
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Hows she going?
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DD-Carys Amelia 17.03.06 |
Posted By: my2girls
Date Posted: 07 December 2008 at 4:24pm
| She has just popped a top tooth and the second top one is just starting to come through, im pretty sure thats what it was all about, she is feeding fine now but her mouth is very sore, the slightest bump and she starts crying. Poor little bub. I will be glad when they have come through!! |
Posted By: pikelets
Date Posted: 08 December 2008 at 9:41am
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Glad things are improving.
Sounds like it was her teeth. It is so horrible for them isn't it? Hope they feel better for her (and you) soon. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
 3 Angels - Dec10 / Mar11 / Dec11
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Posted By: pomikiwi
Date Posted: 08 December 2008 at 8:24pm
aw poor baby, teeth are so annoying! Hope she doesn't start using your nipple as a teething ring  ------------- http://lilypie.com">
DD-Carys Amelia 17.03.06 |
Posted By: my2girls
Date Posted: 09 December 2008 at 12:32pm
| Well....last week she did bite me a few times, to the point where she drew blood, and then it wouldnt heal, had to go to the doc and get antibiotic/anti-inflamatory cream to fix the prob, the worst bit was that each time she bit me it was in the same place on the same side, i nearly cried!! but its all good now. |