Yippee, my first dreamfeed with a bottle of formula went well. She drank the entire bottle (4oz). I am so happy. This was my first bottle feed ever, so quite proud. The things that I did different than my husband: kept her swaddled, made sure the bottle was very warm, no distractions, held her in my arms (he usually props on pillow), and I fed her instead of him - these are all things I read on the bottle feeding posts - thanks to everyone.
So I don't know if it's fluke that she finished or it was one of these things that I did differently, but what ever it was, it worked. I will see how it goes the rest of the week while he's away.
Thanks Stacy for your post. Usually I think it does benefit. She is only waking at 5:30 or so. I feed her just before putting her down at 6:30, dreamfeed at 10, and then she wakes up and feeds quickly at 5:30 or so, and back to sleep (usually) until 8am or so. I am just hoping to of course to get that 5:30 to go to 6:30.
I only spoke of a 'battle' as in wishing she would drink more. She always takes at least 1.5 oz (usually 2oz), but then usually spits the teat out and doesn't want any more. So, I will have to see how tomorrow goes.
Good night.
