Before I start on the current problem, allow me to share a bit of back story.
When DS was born, it took well over an hour to get him to nurse and even then it was not for long. I had to really work with him to get a good latch (he was kinda lazy about it) but eventually, we worked it out without any further problems for a few months.
He has never been one to nurse for comfort since he has grown out of the newborn phase...say around 4 months it was purely for nutrition. And even then he was very efficient. For him to nurse on one side for 10min was long.
At first I was concerned, but his growth and development was perfect so obviously he was getting what he needed.
Around 5.5 months I introduced some solids b/c he was diving at our food and begging like crazy. I started him slow on bananas then gradually introduced avocado and sweet potato. When he had that first bite he had this look like "You've been holding out on me Mom!".
I should also mention that he was 10lbs at birth and at 8 months is wearing 12-18month clothing, he's a big boy. Not fat, just big.
So, the problem now...he seems to really hate to nurse. He will NOT nurse out and about or around the house. He would rather be playing, crawling, practicing pulling up etc. So we have been reduced to nursing at naptime, bedtime and a couple times in the night. This has been going on for at lease 2+ months...if not longer.
When he does nurse he arches his back, pushes with his feet and hands and squirms all over the place. Yesterday he bit me for the first time. Needless to say its not fun and is very distressing. The only time he nurses in a relaxed manner is 3am.
I had such a wonderful nursing relationship with my DD who is now 4. This is just the polar opposite and I don't know what to do.
Lately, I find myself saying, "just 4 more months..." b/c the thought of giving him formula is beyond depressing.
Fortunately, he is a voracious eater. Loves food. But I know that solids are supposed to be more about the experience and less about nutrition at this age.
One thought I have had is to take him to a chiropractor...maybe being in a nursing position is uncomfortable for him due to a subluxation...
Other than that I am at a loss...
When DS was born, it took well over an hour to get him to nurse and even then it was not for long. I had to really work with him to get a good latch (he was kinda lazy about it) but eventually, we worked it out without any further problems for a few months.
He has never been one to nurse for comfort since he has grown out of the newborn phase...say around 4 months it was purely for nutrition. And even then he was very efficient. For him to nurse on one side for 10min was long.
At first I was concerned, but his growth and development was perfect so obviously he was getting what he needed.
Around 5.5 months I introduced some solids b/c he was diving at our food and begging like crazy. I started him slow on bananas then gradually introduced avocado and sweet potato. When he had that first bite he had this look like "You've been holding out on me Mom!".
I should also mention that he was 10lbs at birth and at 8 months is wearing 12-18month clothing, he's a big boy. Not fat, just big.
So, the problem now...he seems to really hate to nurse. He will NOT nurse out and about or around the house. He would rather be playing, crawling, practicing pulling up etc. So we have been reduced to nursing at naptime, bedtime and a couple times in the night. This has been going on for at lease 2+ months...if not longer.
When he does nurse he arches his back, pushes with his feet and hands and squirms all over the place. Yesterday he bit me for the first time. Needless to say its not fun and is very distressing. The only time he nurses in a relaxed manner is 3am.
I had such a wonderful nursing relationship with my DD who is now 4. This is just the polar opposite and I don't know what to do.
Lately, I find myself saying, "just 4 more months..." b/c the thought of giving him formula is beyond depressing.
Fortunately, he is a voracious eater. Loves food. But I know that solids are supposed to be more about the experience and less about nutrition at this age.
One thought I have had is to take him to a chiropractor...maybe being in a nursing position is uncomfortable for him due to a subluxation...
Other than that I am at a loss...
Kellymom has some good info on strikes that may be useful to you: 
