Not how I wanted things to end 🙁
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Aww bless. I am thinking of you, this must be so difficult for you. I am breastfeeding and cosleeping with my 18 month old who has been poorly and has her canines cutting aswell and I couldn’t imagine just stopping. Maybe this won’t be the end. Have you spoke to the team about continuing and having someone bring her in to sit with you and keep your supply up after the surgery. Otherwise you maybe at risk of mastitis. Also be aware that if you do have to wean suddenly your hormones will change and you will experience things like sweats and the blues and this can last around 6 weeks or more. Even people who are ready to wean can suddenly be really sad and emotional so I imagine it could hit you hard if you’re not really wanting to wean. Just be gentle on yourself whatever happens. You matter and your health matters and long term she needs you. It’s hard for mums to look after our self especially if it feels to the detriment of them but you are leaving them in loving arms.
The understand more than you think so do explain it to them. And definitely speak to your medical team about when and if it would be possible to continue afterwards depending on what medication you need to take.
I had gallbladder removal surgery at 8 weeks pp. I pumped in advance and while at hospital, dad picked up the milk. I bedshared and baby wear and continued to do so after my surgery. Feeding lying down and just made sure I could protect my surgery areas from being kicked. When you're reunited after hospital, she'll want to breastfeed and bed share with you again. You can restart breastfeeding after temporarily stopping. Look up the Breastfeeding Mentor on Instagram, she has loads of advice for time away from nursing toddlers. I think you'll be alright! Xx
I’m sorry to hear about your situation. You’re a wonderful mother! I’m sure you will find new ways to keep your beautiful bond with your baby. Praying for your quick recovery.