Yes... Natalia is almost 9 mo and I don't know how many ounces it's normal for a baby that age to eat

she used to eat about 30 in 24 hrs. then it decreased to 25 and now... (for the past 3 days) I am almost MAKING her eat about 12 ... I think that's a huge change... I mean... it didn't decrease gradually... just all of a sudden...

You think that's normal?? what's been your experience?

TIA!

Paloma.

has she increased her 'table/baby' food? are you feeding her new foods? sounds like maybe she's self-weaning...I wouldn't worry too much about it. Keep her hydrated though...keep your eye on that!

also, is she teething? She may just not have the desire to eat. Most babies like to suck when teething, but there are some that it the pressure hurts more, that could be a possibility.

And, with my 3, they all went, and still go, thru spurts where they don't eat anything much. If she's still only eating that in a few days, maybe call the doc, but for two or three days, it's probably just something environmental/personal (teething, attitude, etc.) and she'll work it out :-)

~Kana

thank you ladies... I probably worry too much...

She is eating the same amount of solid food, and she still has the need to suck... because she wants me to "breastfeed" her (which even when I don't have much milk I still do) it might be both things you mentioned... she might be self weaning... I just got worried 'cause right now she is having like a 4 oz. bottle at 4 a.m. and another one like around 6 or 7 p.m. if she has any more ounces is because I make her drink a little bit here and there during the day but she doesn't really want to.... so... it seemed kind of crazy to me that she went from having about 5/6 bottles of 5 or 6 oz. each to 2 of 4 oz.... She doesn't look sick.... her mood hasn't changed... she is still happy....

Something else is... why is she taking those 2 bottles at night only??? She used to wake up until 6 or even 7 and now she is waking up at 4 for those 4 oz....

[whatwacko]

anyway... I will try to not worry... he he... thank you ladies...it's really really great to have your expertise to help me... I don't know what I'd do...

Love ya!

Paloma.

How often do you "breastfeed" her Paloma? Is it possible shes getting more from that than you are aware of? Is she swallowing when you nurse her? How do you know you dont have much milk?

I think I do not have much milk because I never leak, I do not feel a great difference of my breasts before I had her... I know there is milk there 'cause she is sometimes "choking" with it (he he) and I know she is getting something... but then after she is done she still has her normal bottle... she only "breastfeeds" when she needs to sleep (and it's usually after she is done with the bottle and she is not that hungry) ... yes she swallows... and if I press my n*ples there is milk... but she falls asleep almost as soon as she starts "breastfeeding" ... now that her teeth seem to be bothering her she kind of tries to "breastfeed" more.... but I can tell that she is more kind of "playing" with my breast and almost wanting to chew on them than really eating...

.... I am happy she gets something from them though...

Paloma it sounds like you have plenty of milk -- it's relatively rare to actually not have much milk. And it might not be noticeable because by 9 months your boobs have figured out how much to make so you won't be leaking and they won't feel as full as the first few months... I have tons of milk but mine don't feel full and I don't leak either, but there's lots there for DS when he does go to nurse.

It could just be teething that is bothering her, I wouldn't worry about it unless she starts losing weight or something. Kids go through phases... sometimes my kids eat like cows, like more than I do!! And sometimes they eat hardly anything... So we just let it go and figure that they are not going to intentionally starve themselves and they know how much they need... so unless she actually seems sick to you (symptoms other than eating), or is in pain, there is no reason to worry.

That's great Paloma! I think its wonderful that you still let her nurse even if shes not getting all that much. Maybe she's getting more then you think though. I never leak either.. anymore.. I haven't for months and months. My breasts don't get that "full" feeling they used to either. And I tried pumping milk for Azalia so I could leave her with a babysitter this weekend and it took me 3 hours total just to pump 4 oz.'s. LOL. I know that Azalia is getting plenty to eat though.. she's gaining weight and is average weight and height for her age. She's also almost always happy and content, yk? Not the signs of a starving baby, lol. I'm still soley bf btw so I know she's not getting anything from any other food sources. I guess she just knows how to get the milk out of me and I cant trick my body into thinking the pump is Azalia, haha. Anyways if she's happy and content and not losing weight or anything like that I wouldn't worry at all! HTH:-D

ETA: I cross-posted with Cheese.. didn't mean to repeat some of what was already said.

I also wanted to add that all of my kids have been quick eaters. They have never had to nurse for more then 10-15 minutes each feeding. And they only ever nurse on one side per feeding. And Azalia goes for 4-6hrs between feedings a lot of the time! I don't know how she could get down the recommended 8 oz.'s so quickly but maybe she does.. maybe I have a fast flow? idk, hehe Just thought I'd mention that too. :mrgreen:

Thank you ladies!

Thanks so much Nicole and Ashlee!!! You don't know the peace of mind your posts give me!!!

both your answers MAKE SO MUCH SENSE! I was worrying about anything ... it's just that I can't see "clear" when I worry ... he he... I've always thought I don't have enough milk... even at the beginning... and that's why I started the formula so I guess I caused my own problem and that's why I didn't produce more.... I LOVE BREASTFEEDING! and I felt so terrible when I couldn't at the beginning... I am happy to be able to give her so much comfort :)... breastfeeding definitely provides something a bottle will never provide... he he... and I can see that... I am happy to know she is probably getting what she needs from me... and I don't need to know "how many ounces" that is ...

I feel so much better now...

Thanks Thanks THANKS!

I love you ....

Paloma.

I'm so glad you feel more confident.. you should! Your doing a great job with Natalia! [loveyou] too!:mrgreen:

I totally agree with Ash and Cheese.

Don't worry, my friend! *hugs*