He won't look at me..
Well, that is not entirely true, he does look at me sometimes, he just won't look at me when I am giving him a bottle. Sitting in his chair eating, sure. When I call his name, yup. I walk into his room to get him from a nap, definitely. When we are sitting taking a bottle, no way. The sleeping thing I know we will get through, whatever, but this.. this hurts.. I try talking to him, redirecting his head, repositioning, pulling out the nipple to get his attention, nothing works.. It's like he knows what I want and refuses. Which I know isn't true, but it feels that way!
?Suggestions from anyone who has gone through this??
?Suggestions from anyone who has gone through this??
3 comments:
Oh Virginia, I can imagine how hard that is. It sounds like you're already trying the things that I would have suggested (only giving him the bottle when he makes eye contact, taking it out until he looks at you, etc.), so I don't have any words of advice but I know it's hard. I wish there were something I could suggest! (((HUGS)))
This was hard from me too. My son would not look at my when feeding either. Feeding via bottle in your arms is super intimate and personal. Don't force him, give him time...a LOT of time...he will come around. I did day after day of skin on skin activities like baths etc and this helped things progress. We are well bonded now (after two years) but those first 12 months where no joke. You are a great mom and your son is doing wonderful! Keep up the good work.
Have you talked with your doctor about your concern? They may have a suggestion for you. I will pray that this phase ends quickly. God Bless!
Lauren
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