Battle of the Wills

Since about four weeks old we have given Graham a bottle a couple times a week. We wanted to make sure that he would take a bottle in case of emergencies, or if the time arose that I was out and he needed to be fed. He always did alright taking a bottle, although he definitely preferred to be breastfed. A couple of weeks ago he went on a bottle strike. He would not take a bottle. He kicked and screamed and really threw a fit if we attempted to give him a bottle. Since he was sick we didn't fight him and decided to just breastfeed him during that time. This past week though we battled it out....Graham's will vs. Mommy's will. Guess who won? Well, the one who should win, Mommy! :) It took a crying session without being consoled (since the crying was due to not wanting the bottle) and persistence. After about 25 minutes he gave in and slowly took the bottle. He finished just about 5 ounces that feeding (which is a typical bottle feeding for him). Since then we've given him several bottles....each time has been less of a fight with him taking a bottle with no problems on Friday. The bottle strike is officially over!