https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:22:11 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-strike-5#post-2461104 Sat, 13 Feb 2016 22:48:43 +0000 dc yoga bee 2461104@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@avivoca: I've had an IUD since 8 weeks postpartum, and no period. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-strike-5#post-2461064 Sat, 13 Feb 2016 21:18:06 +0000 avivoca 2461064@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@dc yoga bee: Have you had your period yet? H was always fussy in the two weeks between ovulation and my period. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-strike-5#post-2461037 Sat, 13 Feb 2016 20:16:12 +0000 dc yoga bee 2461037@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@simplyfelicity: @Corduroy: @petitenoisette: DH swears he sees the top two teeth coming in. She had diahreha for the first time ever, and now was just crying while taking the bottle. I tried the dark room, with just us, but it only works in middle of the night. This is too much for my momma heart to take 😢😪 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-strike-5#post-2461024 Sat, 13 Feb 2016 20:00:10 +0000 petitenoisette 2461024@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Any chance she is sick? We dealt with a brief nursing strike when she had a cold and couldn't breath through her nose when nursing. Same as you I could get her to nurse in the MOTN when she was basically asleep but that was it. </p> <p>I just waited it out (while pumping and giving bottles) and after a couple days she was back to nursing normally. In the meantime I offered to nurse but didn't push it too hard (after I realized what was going on and got over feeling so rejected!). I think they can definitely sense if you're stressed about it and if they're already not wanting to nurse for whatever reason they're even less likely to want to if they sense your tension.</p> <p>I totally understand feeling rejected, I was actually so surprised how upset it made me. But I'm sure she'll come around after a few days. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-strike-5#post-2461005 Sat, 13 Feb 2016 19:27:48 +0000 Corduroy 2461005@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@dc yoga bee: my 8 month old is not into nursing at the moment either. He got off track with RSV and now that he's feeling much better he still won't nurse well. Just snacks for him.</p> <p>Have you tired a dim quiet room to reduce distractions? I think those are part of our problem now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-strike-5#post-2461004 Sat, 13 Feb 2016 19:24:55 +0000 dc yoga bee 2461004@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@simplyfelicity: munchkin latch. And I've tried giving her a bottle, and then switch to nursing and cue the screaming! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-strike-5#post-2461002 Sat, 13 Feb 2016 19:14:12 +0000 simplyfelicity 2461002@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@dc yoga bee: I'm so sorry! What bottle does she take? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-strike-5#post-2460994 Sat, 13 Feb 2016 19:01:50 +0000 dc yoga bee 2460994@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Today is day 3 of LO refusing to nurse. She's 8.5 months, just now starting to take to solids (maybe a carrot here and there,) and all the sudden Thursday she stopped nursing! She screams bloody murder, and there's nothing different about my soap or diet. She's teething, but takes the bottle just fine. She nursed at night when she's sleep, but not when awake or drowsy. I keep offering the breast, and trying to remain calm. Any tips?!? Are we done nursing :( I just feel so rejected. I'm pumping to maintain my supply. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/experience-with-a-nursing-strike#post-1997126 Wed, 24 Dec 2014 12:39:36 +0000 AprilK 1997126@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This happened to me when my dd had reflux. She'd only nurse when sleepy or when I was standing up swaying her. So awkward, we couldn't go anywhere!! Once we got her meds right she was fine. Just depends on if you think she is in pain/something is really wrong or she's just giving you attitude.... Mama knows best! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/experience-with-a-nursing-strike#post-1997120 Wed, 24 Dec 2014 12:33:19 +0000 nana87 1997120@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Deer: It definitely isn't fun! I get really frustrated, especially when I can tell there's plenty of milk there. I hope the strike ends for you soon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/experience-with-a-nursing-strike#post-1997118 Wed, 24 Dec 2014 12:31:52 +0000 Mrs. Lion 1997118@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Deer: No advice :( This is why I gave up nursing at 4 months and switched to EPing....it was like this for us almost every nursing feeding for a long time and I just couldn't take it anymore. :( I know lots of babies do this short term though, and it doesn't last forever! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/experience-with-a-nursing-strike#post-1997094 Wed, 24 Dec 2014 12:12:00 +0000 Mrs. Deer 1997094@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Pirouette: thanks! We haven't had any big life changes so I can only assume it's the bottle? I so hope it ends soon. </p> <p>@nana87: I'm sorry you've dealt with this a lot! It's definitely not fun :/ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/experience-with-a-nursing-strike#post-1996921 Wed, 24 Dec 2014 09:50:23 +0000 nana87 1996921@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This happens with lo a lot! I don't even try nursing in public anymore bc she much prefers bottles unless we're sitting in a quiet room. She had a nursing strike when we started daycare around 6 months, but I think it was also related to a cold-- it lasted about a week. Now (8.5 mos) she wiill always nurse motn and mornings but sometimes will fight me in the afternoons (I have low supply issues so it might be that my flow is slower then) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/experience-with-a-nursing-strike#post-1996915 Wed, 24 Dec 2014 09:43:48 +0000 Pirouette 1996915@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>oh i'm so sorry. I've been there, and the good news is my LO then became a boobaholic after we got through it (and stopped taking bottles, haha. it was all or nothing i guess)! At 10.5 weeks i went back to work and LO went through a full on mommy strike - she wouldn't even let me hold her! it lasted maybe 10 days? but the good news is it was over as quickly as it started. One thing that helped was me giving her a bottle myself while holding her in the nursing position - she'd take a few sips and then realize she preferred it from the tap and start nursing. Also not pushing her and just letting her decide when to nurse. I pumped a lot to make sure i kept my supply up, and nursed her mostly when she was sleepy/sleeping. and tried to be relaxed about it - if she didn't want to be near mommy, so be it. i calmly went to the other room (and cried :silly: )</p> <p>I'm now struggling to get my 1 year old OFF the breast, so yes, she came back, with a vengeance :) Happy to answer any specific questions you have - i hope this is short-lived for you!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/experience-with-a-nursing-strike#post-1996872 Wed, 24 Dec 2014 08:54:58 +0000 Mrs. Deer 1996872@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Smurfette: thanks! I hope it's that simple for us. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/experience-with-a-nursing-strike#post-1996842 Wed, 24 Dec 2014 08:10:46 +0000 Smurfette 1996842@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This happened to my friend. Her son just stopped nursing, within a week he was back to nursing. And she nursed for a year. I think she just tried nursing and then gave a bottle so he would eat. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/experience-with-a-nursing-strike#post-1996811 Wed, 24 Dec 2014 06:32:03 +0000 Mrs. Deer 1996811@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just don't have it in me to fight one more battle :( Do you any of you all have experience with a nursing strike? I'd love to hear your stories.</p> <p> I've never gone through this before. We nurse (with nipple shields - she has a shallow latch made worse by my forceful letdown). She's never seemed to have too much of a problem with nursing minus the latch issues. Every few days she's taken a bottle from my mom no problem. Two nights ago my mom gave her a bottle so we could take Lucy to the park and have one-on-one birthday time with her. When I got home she refused to nurse! Like freak-out screamed for 45 minutes any time I tried. I eventually got her to nurse after she was about 90% asleep. She nursed throughout the night, then in morning the same thing happened. I had to give her a pacifier and get her almost asleep before I could pop her on. The next go-around I just gave up and pulled out the bottle. Sure enough she happily accepted it. We did this all day yesterday. Overnight she's let me nurse her but I'm pretty sure we'll be back to battling again in the morning. I honestly think she just suddenly realized she likes the bottle better, but what can I do? I don't have the time or ability to cup/spoon feed her with a toddler that really needs my extra attention right now (or to get her sleepy each time). If she won't nurse she's getting a bottle, yet that seems to be the problem right there. I haven't changed my lotions lately, she's not sick or teething yet (10 weeks old), I'm not eating any new foods… I think it's just the bottle. I'm at a total loss :(</p> <p>I would love any advice or just to hear your story. Were you able to get baby back to the breast? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-strike-what-eventually-worked#post-1966675 Mon, 01 Dec 2014 21:53:28 +0000 Kemma 1966675@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>At that age we had some success either dangle nursing or side-lying, otherwise walking while nursing and nursing as soon as LO woke up so she didn't have time to think about it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-strike-what-eventually-worked#post-1966658 Mon, 01 Dec 2014 21:39:32 +0000 Mrs. Milk 1966658@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>thanks all. i spent the holiday reading and re-reading kellymom and la leche resources - but do appreciate the tips that echoed what those websites said!</p> <p>@seattlemom: my supply is ok…I've been pumping and get more than he eats from the bottles (knock wood!)</p> <p>@Mrs. Twine - that is exactly what I have ended up doing. Offering, but not trying not to force. It IS way harder said than done, lol! But we have successfully pulled the bottle/breast switcheroo a few times at night, now. Tonight will be the first trying to do so in the middle of the night (which used to be our snuggle and nurse time for sure, tear!). Because of course there is a nursing strike AND a sleep phase causing him to wake much more often :) I appreciate the shower idea though - I am going to try that this weekend if we are still going strong!</p> <p>@chuckles: ah so true! it is DRAINING. i will def get in more snuggles as i can before and after work, thank you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-strike-what-eventually-worked#post-1963518 Fri, 28 Nov 2014 22:14:07 +0000 Chuckles 1963518@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This didn't end up working for us, but it was recommended to spend a couple of days doing lots of topless skin to skin snuggling. Like, hang out in bed together, read books, sing songs, etc. Even if it doesn't work, it's a nice bonding time since nursing strikes can be draining.<br /> Also, pump during normal nursing times to keep your supply up </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-strike-what-eventually-worked#post-1963361 Fri, 28 Nov 2014 17:18:48 +0000 Mrs. Twine 1963361@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For us (both girls) nursing in the tub was helpful, but both of them had strikes later (around 8/10 months), so it might be more challenging since he's smaller. I have nursed in the shower in a stretchy wrap (baby's face away from the spray; so with the spray aimed at their back/bottom, but not interfering with nursing), and that might work. Might not be worth it if you don't already have something you can use for that.</p> <p>I would just keep offering, but respond to his signals. If he seems upset, or like he isn't interested, I would just stop before he gets very upset (probably easier said than done, but I'd try). Good luck! I know nursing strikes can be really draining, especially when things are going well and they surprise you. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-strike-what-eventually-worked#post-1963336 Fri, 28 Nov 2014 16:40:38 +0000 lady grey 1963336@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Maybe check your milk supply, I know sometimes this happens if you have a dip in your supply.</p> <p>Here are some more ideas:<br /> <a href="http://www.lalecheleague.org/faq/strike.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.lalecheleague.org/faq/strike.html</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-strike-what-eventually-worked#post-1963331 Fri, 28 Nov 2014 16:22:10 +0000 Mrs. Milk 1963331@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>hey all! we are 2 days into a full on nursing strike (complete refusal since one sleepy latch on for a nap Wednesday), and i need to hear some success stories to get me through this, emotionally.</p> <p>what eventually got you through your strike? time? really attempting to latch while sleepy/after a bottle? others?</p> <p>also, did you ever discover the 'culprit'? LO is 16 weeks tomorrow and i keep hoping it's something as straightforward as teething...</p> <p>finally, did anyone ever try to 'stop offering for a few days' to take the stress off? i am worried about making it worse by making the little guy cry every 3 hours. i didn't offer during his two feeds this morning, and was just refused for his afternoon feed. :(</p> <p>really, any insights or 'we made it' stories would so great to hear at this point. i was so looking forward to a good week of nursing during the holiday, as LO has to take bottles 3x a day while i'm at work. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/signs-of-teething#post-546635 Sun, 03 Feb 2013 04:45:42 +0000 loveisstrange 546635@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That really sounds like teethingto me! C always get awful, bleedimg diaper rash right before a tooth comes through and she always goes through a period where she wont eat. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/signs-of-teething#post-546632 Sun, 03 Feb 2013 03:19:39 +0000 Kemma 546632@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hi All</p> <p>Miss A is just about sixteen weeks old and I'm wondering if she's about to sprout some teeth. Her symptoms are as follows:</p> <p>Red cheeks earlier this week<br /> Lots of drool for the last month or so<br /> Constantly stuffing her hands in her mouth<br /> Wicked nappy rash (this could be heat related)<br /> General fussiness (could also be heat related)<br /> Refusal to nurse (hopefully not a nursing strike!)</p> <p>I know that the symptoms above can all be attributed to normal baby behaviour and the thing that worries me the most is the refusal to nurse but am I way off the mark that this could mean teeth are on the way?</p> <p>Thanks,<br /> Kemma! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-give-up#post-377419 Sun, 04 Nov 2012 11:04:51 +0000 Bao 377419@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Kcrzn89: I second this! Drinking more water helped a TON for me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-give-up#post-377413 Sun, 04 Nov 2012 11:00:11 +0000 Kcrzn89 377413@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Also drink MORE water!!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-give-up#post-377412 Sun, 04 Nov 2012 10:59:21 +0000 Kcrzn89 377412@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would try upping my own supply and just exclusively pump. I may be harder but it is best and it's what he is used to. </p> <p>As far as going out of the house, could you maybe use a handpump like the medela harmony (great manual) or get a ac adapter for whichever pump you use for on-the-go? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/babyparent-combination-that-contributes-to-a-short-breastfeeding-relationship#post-347436 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 14:30:32 +0000 BabyBoecksMom 347436@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@irene: I wouldn't blame yourself for anything. You just have a very alert baby who wants to go, see and do everything! Mine is the same way (except she doesn't sleep OR nurse) :-) I know how difficult it is, but try not to take it personally, or think it's something you did. </p> <p>I used to get frustrated about how she would never nurse for me, but other people seemed to have no problem continuing to nurse. But then I realized that this is who she is and it has nothing to do with how I fed her or the schedules I tried to get her on. Babies are emotions in the raw, meaning they do what the feel in that moment. I learned that I can either fight it and be frustrated all the time and potentially miss out on some great milestones and happy moments, or I can accept her for who she is and what she does. Once I did that, things were SO much better for me and for her. I didn't have the mommy guilt or constantly thinking that I could have done something different. </p> <p>You went 8 months - that's great! And if you use your frozen milk, you'll get another month or so of breastmilk. That's a fantastic feat!! You're a great mother. Don't compare yourself to anyone else. Just be the best that YOU can be :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/babyparent-combination-that-contributes-to-a-short-breastfeeding-relationship#post-347196 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 13:17:35 +0000 irene 347196@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Bee: LO is so active and distracted I almost think he has ADD! I seriously don't know if something I did may have contribute to that ... because I've seen active babies, and they still focus on eating when it is time to eat, whereas mine is just twisting and turning and just being overall difficult. I wish there were studies on that. </p>