The bottle standoff...take 2 &3

Friday was our second consecutive attempt at the bottle standoff. Gabriel did not receive the breast for 8 hours. He refused all attempts that daddy made to feed him. I gave in after 8 hours and nursed him. Who knows if I did the right thing by giving it but I think 8-9 hours is far too long to go without food at his young age. Unfortunately, this has disrupted Gabriel's perfect sleeping schedule. Gabriel would go to bed from 10pm-12am. Last night he went to bed at 1am. He slept more than usual in the day from being so exhausted and hungry. My poor sweet baby boy. This situation is giving us a glimpse into his personality. He is very persistent, stubborn and does not give up.

Today (Saturday)was our third consecutive attempt. My mother in law suggested that she should facilitate the standoff at her home. I agreed, maybe a change of scenery would do him good. He was there for 5 hours and starving for 6 hours. He refused all attempts. I just threw my hands in the air, nursed him and we've come to the conclusion that Gabriel simply wants nothing to do with any bottle. He does not like imitations. He will wait knowing the security that at some point in time he will be reunited with him mom and will be fed. He is so sweet but I still wish he would take the bottle. It looks like the syringe is our only option. 

I really hoped and believed that this would all be sorted out by now but apparently my little boy is a rare breed.