21 wks: Why is the boob preference getting stronger?

Brie is almost 5 months old. When she was 3 months old, she displayed some level of preference on the right breast. She didn't reject the left boob out right, but there would be instances when I try to nurse her but she would turn away unless I give her the right breast instead of the left one.

I read about it and online articles said that's normal. What I don't understand (yet?) is why it only happens sometimes? And why is it worse for the past couple few days? Today is the worst yet, it came to the point where I thought I'd have to pump just to make sure I don't get too engorged. I've already suffered plugged ducts and mastitis so I'm careful with giving each breast equal opportunity and making sure we don't miss feedings.

Luckily I found a window of opportunity! I tricked Brie to taking the left boob when she woke up too early from her nap. I rocked her to get her drowsy and when I laid her on the bed I offered it to her and she took it! I did have to do some breast compression and kneading to get lumps out while she fed, but I stopped and unlatched her as soon as it seemed enough. I didn't empty the breast. I just need the time for the left boob to slow down in production maybe until it stops altogether if that's how the baby really prefers it.

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