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[GeorgeousGirlBubbas]

Baby girl has been unsettled for the last three days, she has had bad wind pains crying constantly and not sleeping. When i would feed her she would only feed for 10 minutes in total then reject the boob if i offered more.
Last night i gave her formula and she has been sleeping and eating well, she is very content.

I really wanted to reach 3 months at least but it seems so cruel if she is unhappy.
I feel sad and my breasts are killing me!

[Freya]

It's pretty normal at this age to get quite fussy on the breast, if you just keep persisting she will get through this phase.

[Jakois]

[quote=OneBlessing;2540808]It's pretty normal at this age to get quite fussy on the breast, if you just keep persisting she will get through this phase.
. Bubs will settle again. Just keep offering breast.

[the_queen]

Breastmilk will be much kinder on her little belly and gut than formula.
Try dream-feeding her, letting her feed and comfort suck while she's asleep (this will communicate to your body that she has a need at the moment for more milk).
Have a nice warm bath together, she might latch on in there and the warm water will help with letdown so your milk might flow a bit better.

If your boobs are killing you now, it's because you have plenty of milk, so don't convince yourself that your supply has dropped - just perservere, she and you will get through this together and be glad that you stuck with it.

[~Emmylou~]

Just agreeing with what everyone has said, and also wanted to add that 10 minutes may be very normal for her.

Neither of my kids spent 1/2 hour on each breast or anything NEAR that, DD was always a 10 minute feeder and DS probably 15 minutes.

Hang in there what you're going through isn't uncommon and it does pass

[GeorgeousGirlBubbas]

Why is she crying, and has the wind pains? Since i gave her the formula she seems happier. I feel like my milk is 'off' or she doesn't like it anymore. Im crying while i type this, gosh what is wrong with me today!
I do drink coffee and cant give it up but its only two cups a day. Do any of you veteran breast feaders follow a special diet?

[EsSjAy]

Just wanted to pop in and give big and suggest maybe she's having some reflux problems...
I agree with OneBlessing as well... but elevate bubs during and after feeds (for about 20 mins) and also in bed and see if this improves the situation.... If you are not familiar with reflux it's when the milk comes up and 'acid' can burn the throat or at least be quite uncomfortable....
Because you say that she has been contented on formula it may be to do with something you are eating that may not be agreeing with her.... Maybe have a look at your diet....
Persevere hun but at the end of the day do what works but remember the ladies here in the BF section are a plethera of info....

All the best.... x x

[Freya]

The longest my DS has ever fed is 20 mins and that was dreamfeeding him. It was always 5 mins max when he was a wee little bub and now at 11 months it is like 4 sucks but more frequently.

I agree with Essjay, try elevating bubs after the feed and see how you go. Good Luck!

If coffee is what is doing it then for her best interests you will need to give it up at least till she is a bit older then her tummy might be okay with it. I don't have an special diet for bubs... But I don't drink coffee or eat any foods that would irritate a baby anyway because I don't like them lol.

[the_queen]

I have never followed any special diet (except the see-food diet ) and I drink lots of coffee and caffienated drinks BUT every baby is different, she might be reacting to that, but if it's come on suddenly it probably has nothing to do with the coffee.

Listen: Your milk is not off, it doesn't go off and can't go off. Have you gotten your period back yet? Sometimes the taste of the milk changes just before getting your period back - or have you started taking the mini-pill? Did you eat garlic, or chilli, or something unusual yesterday? Like, tomatoes, onions, cabbage, broccoli?

Have a big cry, that is an Queen-ly order!!! Have a big good cry, it's good for you, release all that stress and let it wash away Remind yourself of how hard labour is, but we push through it because we have to. Remind yourself how hard it is to get up in the middle of the night to warm up a bottle, compared to just flopping out a boob Remind yourself how stinky formula-fed babies poos are, compared to breastfed baby's poo. Do something to relax yourself today, a nice bath while she sleeps, a yoga video - oh you know what I like to do to relax - watch a really really funny movie, laughter really is the best medicine!

Call the ABA - which state are you in, I'll give you the number you need to call. Check out Kellymom.com for lots and lots of tips and hints and help.

You can do this, stick with it and you'll be so glad you did.

[Rainbowbrite]

My son is 4 months old & a very windy bub, always has been. He is also a quick feeder & has never fed for longer than 10mins - even thats a long feed for him!! My daughter was also a quick feeder from memory.

Goodluck with it all