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It is so hard not to stress out when you run into something frustrating like this! But take a deep breath and know that it will pass and you will get back into the swing of things again.

Mine has been going on periodic nursing strikes too, but he is a bit older than yours. I definitely recommend talking with a lactation consultant (and for peace of mind, get in touch with your pediatrician's triage nurse to see if they want to check him out), mine always makes me feel so much better! One time was very bad gas, these more recent ones were teething.

It sucks, you have my full sympathy! I've been laying down with him and doing more skin to skin, after a few minutes he calms down and latches on most of the time. If we both get too frustrated, I've been resorting to the bottle until we both relax a little. Sometimes if I give him a few minutes on the bottle, I can make a switch-a-roo and he doesn't notice that he is suddenly on boob.

Also did you see the post about your breastfeeding magic number today? So insightful about maintaining supply... http://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-magic-number

I was having the same problem with Evelyn a few weeks ago, for her (after a week of things getting worse every day!) it was a congestion thing. I realized she was very nasal, was having trouble breathing through her nose and so she would suck for a minute then pop off screaming. One I got a really good snot sucker she was soooooooo much better. I've also recently cut out dairy and she has been a much happier baby.
It's the worst when they scream and you can't figure out what's wrong.

It also sounds like it could be a growth spurt. Keep doing what your doing , drink water, eat good, and nurse on demand and in a few days your supply will catch up with the extra demand.

I had itchy breasts without Her ever having white spots. I used vinegar to wipe off my breast after each feeding. I wore nursing pads and washed bras frequently. I was able to keep it at bay without her having to get treated.

My LO has been doing the exact same thing for the past two weeks or so. Never occurred to me congestion might be the reason. I just attributed to her fussiness. She does sound nasaly often, I guess I should give the nose frida a try. She's 6 weeks is that too young to use it?

I really really did not want to supplement with formula either. But I'm just not producing enough for her. When your baby starts crying inconsolably for HOURS. To the point where you rush her to the ER at 4am at 4 days old because you fear it's something else. Then to find out she's just hungry because your body is not giving her enough food. Then formula it is!

@regberadaisy: hey just an FYI not to thread jack but we switched A to gentlease by Enfamil and holy smokes we have our calm baby girl back on our hands! It's formulated for gas/fussiness and has the milk proteins broken down for them. Night and day for our girl!

I am literally going through the exact same thing right now.
For the past three days, LO keeps getting hysterical every time she nurses and hardly gets anything to eat. She is obviously hungry but she instantly pops off as soon as she latches... she does this on both sides. And my supply has tanked as well! Weird....

The other night it got to the point where I was just bawling because I was fighting with her for over an hour, trying to get her to eat. DH just ended up giving her a bottle which worked. We are taking her to the Ped on Thursday to see what's up.
Good luck. Post an update if it gets better or you find out what's bothering him please!!!!

@regberadaisy: We've been using nose frida since day one.

Please, please before anyone uses raw milk for an infant, inform yourselves of the risk! There is a very real risk of listeria, e coli or other infections. The highest risk group is infants.

http://www.cdc.gov/Features/RawMilk/
http://www.realrawmilkfacts.com/raw-milk-hot-topics
http://www.foodsafetynews.com/2012/04/is-the-foundation-of-good-health-found-in-a-bottle-of-raw-milk/

Plus doing a homemade milk formula might not make a difference if you are dealing with a milk protein intolerance. I'd try an elimination diet before going to a homemade formula.

@Coco Bee: Lactose intolerance is something *different* from milk-protein intolerance. Confusing as hell, isn't it?! It's not the lactose, it's the casein (which is what the pasteurization helps eliminate, ironically. So you are probably giving your babe a *higher* casein load, which can lead to increased intolerance

Thanks for indulging me... You're the best... and I totally respect your decision to do raw milk for you (as long as you aren't dealing with MSPI), just so ya know. Hugs and smooches!

@Coco Bee: I know! Some of the links I provided in my MSPI post might be helpful since many pediatricians aren't so familiar with it

@Coco Bee: How old is your LO? I have heard some babies start to get stubborn, impatient and independent arousd 3/4 months. Stick it out mama, hopefully it will pass

I didn't read the thread but just wanted to pass on some support from a struggling nursing mom herself!

Glad you figured out what was wrong! Hope with the cream and diet things improve for you and cobi quickly!!