HELP!!!

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Ladies,

I have a major problem and I need some feedback ASAP.

Ryker started daycare this week after being with a sitter in my home. He is

7 months old and takes no bottles. There has never been a need because I

have a flexible work schedule and go to him when he is hungry.

The problem is that he has cried non-stop in daycare and it is breaking my

heart. He won't sleep, play or even be comforted when picked up by one of

the workers. The workers are hinting that I should leave some food (cereal,

bottle, etc.) for him. When I took him in the room this morning, he

immediately stiffened up and tightened his grip on my shirt. When I get him

home in the evenings, he falls asleep on me and is out for awhile.

Since our vacation last week, he has refused to sleep by himself. He will

go down for a little while and then wake up and won't go back to sleep in

his own bed. I have been letting him sleep with me, which has worked out

really well because we both get plenty of sleep.

I have made it this far without a bottle and I know he is not hungry. I

have even been coming by every two hours or so for more comfort nursing.

Do I cave in and let them feed him or should I stick to my plan, harden my

heart and hope he gets used to it? Should I leave a cup so he can have

water? We are just now experimenting with solids and he doesn't appear to

have much interest.

Please give me suggestions.

Amy W.