My daughter was the same way at about 6 months, trying to get down, thinking it was funny to clamp down on me, pulling, arching, looking around. Arg! But, it passed, I just dealt with it (easier to say now than it was then, believe you me!)by trying every day. I didn't bother to pump, and when she was ready to be more consistent, we were fine in the milk area (and I usually have to supplement for slow growth in the first 2 months and take extra pro-lactin drops to get going plus pump for 10 minutes after every nursing, then we're OK at about three months). Anyhow, I do miss nursing, even though there were rough spots. She's two now, and it's hard to think we're done, but we are, and have been for a little less than a year (she basically weaned herself at about 13 months when we moved from Utah to Indiana...too much to do and see I guess, and she preferred portable food).

If it's getting really frustrating for you, maybe you could talk to the hospital's lactation consultant, or a local Le Leche League leader, they can confirm for you whether or not you really need to be pumping even when he doesn't want to eat, considering the supply is higher at 6 months.