Is my 7mo weaning? Or breast refusal?

[MantaRay]

It sounds like breast refusal to me. That seems to be a common age for it too. I am sure I've read Barb say that babies don't self wean at that age. I know it's really hard, but try to relax at each feed, and not worry too much. The key is patience. I have BTDT, so I know how hard it is, but if you can it really helps.

[Sequoia]

Kmn - thanks, I'll try some bottle to take the edge off his hunger then offer the boob.

MR - thanks, I find myself really concentrating on let down, which obviously doesn't help the cause! I will try to be patient but am finding that I'm feeling upset, and also rejected, when he won't even attach and arcs his back and screams in protest.

SG
xo

[MantaRay]

It is hard hun, I know. Have you tried feeding in the bath? Just start by being in there together, then cuddle, then see if he'll take the breast. Or you can do much the same lying in bed together with no top on. And even if none of that works, breast refusal usually doesn't last long. Best of luck hun.

[StrawberryMumma]

Hey matey, sorry you are having a tough time atm

Being rejected is just so horrible, there's nothing much worse is there..
Miss L went through a stage like that but she was a bit younger then Baxter, but I know how you must be feeling anyway..
Hang in there, I'm sure he'll come back to the juicy bb's very soon

[Sequoia]

Lee - thanks matey.

So I read the article that Kmn linked to, and tried singing very softly while he feeds, quite good success I have to say! He's fed really well at 2 out of his 3 feeds so far today.

[MantaRay]

That's great to hear Shoegal. I hope you have a great night tonight!

[Sequoia]

That's great to hear Shoegal. I hope you have a great night tonight!

Um, no. He refused his 2 other BF's, so he had 2 out of 5 today, but I'll keep persisting.

Thanks for the support girls.

*sigh*

SG
xo