Hi Ami
I can TOTALLY understand what you are going through! My DS is 7.5months old, and until quite recently he was asleep through EVERY feed! It would take me 1.15 hrs out of every 3 to get a mere 2-4ounces in, and I would literally have to squeeze the bottle into his mouth!
I cannot say I have the answer, as DS is the most terrible feeder, and is on approx 11ounces/day and is now not gaining weight! But each feed does get quicker!
HOWEVER it really helped increasing the teat flow, as he continued to immediately fall asleep, but it took less time to get a feed in, as when he sucked, more went in!
Now, I wonder if he did not get enough S time!? We are also on a very loose EASY routine, but he sleeps very well at night, so prob does not get this in the day?! (hence the falling asleep on the bottle thing!)
I wonder - was your DD jaundiced at birth? Did this last a long time? Did you breast feed for a time? I ask because my DS was yes to these, and I wonder if he learnt to feed while asleep?
I would really recommend upping the teat flow, and also rubbing your DD under the chin and on the cheeks until she sucks no more.
Sorry you are going through this - I can REALLY understand!
Please let us know how you are getting on.
Gabriels Mum