She BIT me! now refusing to feed :(

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It really hurt, but not as much as her refusal to feed (after I had recovered from the pain) It was her bedtime feed so never usually turns that down....ended up giving her EBM in a bottle once it had defrosted and she drank that fine.

I havent been feeling well today so dont know if my milk tastes odd or something.....my friend cooked dinner for me last night and it was really salty. could this affect the taste of milk this evening? Eva took 2 other breastfeeds earlier today though :think: Was thinking I might be dehydrated from the salty food but feel quite 'full' so sure there is milk there, I am dreading her waking later for her midnight snack now :cry:
 
Awww, I don't have any advice but didn't want to ignore your post, sorry. :hug:

I hope everything's back to normal for you tomorrow.
 
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Hey Hun what did you do when she bit you? If you reacted strongly you may have given her a little scare and it may have temporarily put her off.

I wouldnt worry just yet, just see whether she asks for her next feed and take it from there :)
 
I agree with Charlie, it could be a temp nursing strike from getting a fright.I would keep offering, you may find when she is sleepy she is more receptive to having a booby. Don't stress about it, they are temporary and it is very unusual for a baby to wean before the age of 1. Kellymom offers the following tips

Coaxing baby to the breast
General tips

Your goal is to coax baby to the breast. Do not attempt to force your baby to breastfeed. Forcing baby to the breast does not work, stresses baby, and can result in baby forming an aversion to the breast. As baby gets better at nursing and is able to get more milk via nursing, he will grow to trust that breastfeeding works and will have more patience when latching.

* Wear clothing that allows very easy access to the breasts. Baby may get very impatient in the split-second it takes for mom to lift the blouse and undo the bra. Spend time, if possible, in a warm place that allows both mom and baby to be naked from the waist up.
* Lots of skin-to-skin contact can help your baby nurse better and even gain weight faster. Keep your baby with you as much as possible, and give him lots of opportunities to nurse (even if you're not successful). Get skin-to-skin with him, first when he is sleepy, right after a bottle feed (or however you're supplementing). This way baby has the opportunity to sleep and wake up happily, skin to skin at mom's chest, and mom is right there to catch the earliest hunger cues. If baby moves toward the breast and then falls asleep before even mouthing the nipple, or after sucking twice, then these are positive baby steps, not failures. (Read more about kangaroo care or take a look at the book.)
* Offer the breast often. Try breastfeeding in baby's favorite place, in his favorite position, in the bath, while walking around, while lying down, with baby upright, baby flat on his back, in his sleep, just as he is waking, any time baby looks as if he might be interested, or any other way you can think of, i.e. any time, anywhere.
* Avoid pressuring baby to nurse. Offer in an ultra-casual way and pretend you don't mind if he refuses (easier said than done, but try not to show any frustration - your aim is to avoid pressuring baby to nurse). Don't hold the back of baby's head or push or hold baby to the breast. If baby pulls off the breast, then don't try to make him go back onto the breast at that time - simply try again later. If baby seems frustrated with your offering the breast, then turn the pressure down and simply make the breast available (lots of skin-to-skin!) without offering. It can be helpful to have lots of skin-to-skin time with baby where he is cuddled at the breast with no pressure to nurse - give control over to your baby, so that baby decides if and when to nurse and when to stop nursing.
* Carry your baby close to you (a sling or other baby carrier can help with this). "Wear," carry, hold and cuddle your baby as much as possible; carry baby on your hip while doing other things, play with baby, and give baby lots of focused attention.
* Sleep near your baby. If baby sleeps with you, you'll get more skin-to-skin contact, plus baby has more access to the breast (see this information on safe co-sleeping). If baby is not in the same bed, have baby's bed beside your bed or in the same room so that you can catch early feeding cues, breastfeed easier at night, and get more sleep.
* Nipple shields can be helpful at times for transitioning baby to the breast. Talk to your lactation consultant about using this tool.
* Comfort nursing is often the first to come, followed by nutritive nursing. Offer the breast for comfort any time you see a chance- at the end of a feeding when baby is not hungry, when baby is going to sleep or just waking up, when baby is asleep, and whenever he needs to comfort suck If your baby is actively resisting nursing, then try encouraging comfort nursing after baby is comfortable with skin-to-skin contact. After baby is willing to nurse for comfort, you can then proceed to working on nursing for "meals" as well.


Sending you massive hugs regarding the biting, I have been going through a nightmare myself with it. I have foud this link helpful clicky
 
Lol yeah I did yell....those gnashers are sooo sharp, maybe that was all, fingers crossed this isnt the end and I havent put her off altogether :roll: She was really tired cos she skipped her afternoon nap so maybe got a bit frustrated waiting for the let down.

Thanks for the links Beanie :hug:

Just feeling sorry for myself really, feel like I have been a crappy mummy today just laying about watching her play so this just topped off the day :( :(
 
clarey said:
Lol yeah I did yell....those gnashers are sooo sharp, maybe that was all, fingers crossed this isnt the end and I havent put her off altogether :roll: She was really tired cos she skipped her afternoon nap so maybe got a bit frustrated waiting for the let down.

Thanks for the links Beanie :hug:

Just feeling sorry for myself really, feel like I have been a crappy mummy today just laying about watching her play so this just topped off the day :( :(


Don't blame you for yelling, it bloody hurts. Cally sadly doesn't seemed phased by me screaming ouch, it makes her laugh :roll: She has a sadistic side lol.

Why does watching her play make you a crappy mum, its good for them to play by themselves at times, am sure she would have told you if she wasn't happy.
 
Your a fab mum hun :hug:

I agree with Beanie, it does them good to play by themselves at times. TBH i sometimes get pushed away if i try and play with Calleigh and she doesnt want me too :roll: :lol:
I think its a good thing that she can entertain herself, i mean i think i would go potty if she demanded my full attention 24/7 plus my flat would be a right tip :lol:

I feel for you guys with this biting :shock: Calleigh has bitten me previously but i dont think she did it to her full potential IYKWIM. And now her top teeth are coming through, sharp little buggars they are. Keeping my fingers crossed she wont bite.
 
Sounds familiar, I've been bitten a few times over the years I've breastfed; I've also had them clenching my nipples with their teeth and yanking their heads around to look at something else - ooouch!!!

It sounds like she may have got a bit of a fright but I'd say persevere - you'll get back on track once she's reassured again. I once read somewhere that if they bite you, the best thing to do is put your finger in the corner of their mouth firmly and detach them as soon as they've done it so they know it's not something you're going to accept. I've always doen that (and tried not to shout) and it's worked very well. I fed my 2nd until she was 2 and a half with a full set of teeth and she hardly ever bit me!
 
Thanks for your sympathies ladies, thankfully we seem to be OK today after a shaky start, I tried to be relaxed and not force her to feed this morning- just held her to me while she sucked her dummy then she swapped for the boob after a while and this evening has been as normal..... PHEW!! :cheer:

I feel quite nervous of her now though! Its easy to say dont shout if you are prepared for it, but its a natural reaction for me to yelp when I am hurt lol :D I thought Eva laughed too yesterday but it might have been a scared laugh IYKWIM, these babies are MEAN GIRLS lol

We have had a more interactive day today - I just felt guilty cos I wasnt doing any jobs while she was playing just slobbing about which isnt very me, normally we read books or build towers or something when I have a few minutes spare! Youre right I am sure she didnt mind at all, probably glad to just mess about by herself for a bit :lol:

Hope Cally packs up the biting soon Beanie, naughty girl, good thing she's a cutie eh? :)

Thanks :hug: :hug: :hug:
 

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