eating less with bottle?

mfc2b4

I work 3days/week. When I'm home, I let my LO eat whenever he wants, generally every 2-3 hrs. When he is with my mom when I work, he eats about the same amount of time, but is still only taking 2.5 oz...and some days, only 1.75 oz.  I am able to pump about 4 oz in the am and 3 in the afternoon (i bf over lunch).  Is this normal that I pump more than he eats? I thought the pump was less effective then baby.  Anything you would suggest to help him eat more out of bottle...which he hate to take anyways?

Thanks

nellieboo

Well my DD doesn't like the bottle either...and we've tried different bottles/nipples/positions feeding,etc. People told me she'll eventually do it. This is my 5th week back at work (5 days/wk) and the most she's eaten from the bottle is 3.5 oz while I'm at work. I usually pump around 11oz at work. So most of it has been going to the freezer. She definitely reverse cycles and eats more at night when I'm home and on the weekends. But I'm still worried and don't know how to fix it either. Just wanted to say you aren't alone and hopefully someone has some suggestions to help!!