Annalise went on an 8 hour nursing strike. She screamed any time I tried to nurse her. Finally, I had to pump for my own comfort. She drank the pumped milk when Tren offered it to her in a bottle.
Not going to lie, I cried. I don't want to sound like a complete hormonal breastfeeding nazi, but there IS something very unique and intense about the bond between a nursing mother and infant. I'm nowhere near ready to forfeit that bond.
On the upside, when we got home from Target (more diapers needed) SHE NURSED!!!!!
Actually, shed nursed on both sides and then passed out.
Hopefully, tomorrow will be better.
I know it will be. Let's hope Tren passes his PT test.
And I'm still waiting on this shirt. I ordered it for her Jan 31st.WHERE IS IT?
And Annalizard got me The Complete Novels of Jane Austen for Valentine's Day.
Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay.
I understand!!! Sometimes they are just not settled and don't know what they do or don't want! But I only tried to give H a bottle once and he didn't want it, so I can't say I know how you feel--at least you know she can and will take a bottle when absolutely needed. I had a freezer full of milk that H never took, not in cereal, not in a bottle, just Fort Knox of a freezers that was poured down the drain. I do pride myself on saying H has never had a bottle, so I can only imagine how that must feel. We are heading to the gym in a minute...I'm going to email you.
ReplyDeleteI'm really sorry, she was just having an off day..you know we all do. I'm sure it will happen from time to time and as hard as it may seem, she will get back to her normal self. And I would have cried also, any mother would have. But I'm glad she nursed and that you got your amazing books!
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