Fussy eater…

We are beginning to wean Connor off of breastfeeding with Victoria.  From what we have read and heard from the doctor’s office, it is a 3-4 week process and requires some patience.

The 1st night:

• Connor did a good job of taking the formula.
• He drank about 6 ounces which is a good amount for him.
• We put him to bed and he woke up about 2 hours later fussing a little bit.
• I held him tight and rocked him back to sleep.  He slept the rest of the night.  Seeing he never wakes up at night, I can only imagine it had to do with the formula and maybe some cramping or gas in his stomach.

Good job!  That’s my boy!!!!

The 2nd night:

• No so fast there proud Papa.
• I put the nipple in Connor’s mouth and after a few sucks, he promptly wrinkled his nose, opened his mouth, and began fussing.
• I tried the “bait and switch” technique.  I let him suck on my pinky for a few seconds and then gave him the bottle again.
• Again, suck, suck, wrinkled nose, opened mouth, and fussing.
• I tried for 10-15 minutes and he would not take it.
• So, we “punted” and I passed him off to Mommy — super milk!

Hmm, “Houston we have a problem”…

The 3rd night:

• This time, I warmed the formula like I do with the refrigerated breast milk (Jaime suggested this — THANKS!).
• I gave him the bottle and he took it without any problem.

That’s Daddy’s overachiever!!!!