Hello Valerie,
You have given an excellent description of your son's feeding struggles. Please keep in mind that you are a wonderful mother and your milk is just fine. He is communicating to you that something hurts and feels uncomfortable when he is eating. Whether it is reflux, a food allergy or intolerance or something else, that is between you and the doctor to figure out.
Keep a running record of how he eats for a few days. Then make an appointment with the doctor to discuss your concerns.His pattern of eating a small amount, feeling distress/discomfort, taking a long time to eat a small amount and the sleep feedings are not typical feeding patterns for a 6 month old. Ask the doctor for assistance with his feeding issues.
Since you are a wonderful mom, you have been ensuring that he grows and eats despite the pain. That is hard work and a big burden for you. Feeding should not be such hard work for both of you.
Let me know what you find out.
Take care, Jan
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