Chubba is on a nursing strike.
Argh, at least I know what it is.
It might be caused by:
• Mouth pain from teething, a cold sore, or an infection (such as thrush). - possible, she is teething around 4 teeth lately.
• In an older baby, the baby is afraid Mom will scream. This is common when your teething baby bites and you react by yelling.
• An ear infection, which causes pressure or pain while nursing. - hmm, her nanny in Amadeo told me that her left ear smells. I didnt notice though. Must validate.
• A cold or stuffy nose, which makes breathing difficult while nursing.
• Too many bottles or overuse of a pacifier, resulting in a reduced milk supply - argh, this may be it. She has been solely taking my milk in the bottle for two weeks before coming home.
• A major disruption in your baby’s routine, such as you returning to work. - or her returning home? LOL.
• An unusually long separation from you. - uh-huh
They say I can try this. If she is just accustomed to bottles for now, I may need to buy a nipple shield.
I need to really take time to get this back on track. And I cant take a leave from work…*niiiiiiice*.


by Litzie , on November 23 2006 @ 1:35 pm
i am learning so much about BF here… i’m not yet reading anything about it but here… well i just hope Martha nurses from the sexy momma again soon! good luck Aggie