Is anyone still breastfeeding?
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Still breastfeeding here, usually 2-3 a day (wake up, before nap and before bed) and if he wakes in the night. I thought about two weeks ago that he was done with it but then he changed his mind. If you want to stop, you can try different ways. Some might work better for you, some won't. It's very personal, same like your whole journey x You can do it by dropping a feed at a time, wait for a few days or a week, then drop another.. when it's time to feed and it's the one you chose to drop, distract / offer a snack / water / alternative milk in a bottle. Or you can decrease the time she feeds by a minute every few days. Or try the 'dont offer but don't refuse' approach. I think anything gradual is better as it gives your body time to adjust and you avoid getting engorged and uncomfortable.
Yes still bfeeding also 15months in and she's never taken a bottle so it's been a long haul! She has reduced her feeding slightly but her food intake is rubbish so I'm holding on for a little while x
@Raquel same to be fair during the day is fine for me as I am at work but it’s like soon as she seems me after work she’s feeding with stops here and there when she’s distracted, playing or I am not the one sat with her. I know teething is terrible for them so they find comfort in feeding but she’s already got 16 teeth so I am also scared of being bitten even though it’s only happened 2/3 times. Good luck with the routine I am going to try that actually, before bed & in the morning x
@Lenka thank you I will try see what works for us. It’s going to be bit difficult because I think she’s really enjoying it & finds comfort in it. Will do some research & try. I been told to go cold turkey & leave baby with in laws for 2-3 days but knowing me I can’t be away from her that long. Thanks for the advice xx
@Ellie aww I know how it is but if your supply is really helping with how much she’s consuming just keep at it until she starts eating better. Thanks for sharing. I am inclined to just allow her to b.feed in the meantime but have a set routine before bed & in the morning. X
Still breastfeeding! Also daughter just because obsessed and demanding. Definitely cutting down recovery time on sickness but she still catches everything. X
Still also breastfeeding and still feels like we're feeding a lot! He's currently got HFM and honestly has basically been attached to my boob for comfort for the past 2 days 🫠 I know its comfort and what he needs but it's also exhausting. Also not ready to stop so it feels conflicting in my brain! X
I’m still breastfeeding - I feed morning, evening & usually in the night. If he’s unwell or teething it’s more. I don’t really have plans to stop although age 2 is in the back of my mind! I’m hoping he’ll naturally wean off himself! I love the superpower of being able to calm him down so quickly!!
Yes just turned 15 months and we’re still breast feeding morning and before bed and at least once during the night. Sometimes once during the day when he’s home with me. He goes mental if I don’t give him His morning milk straight away and I’ve not tried dropping the before bed feed as I’m scared he’ll wake up more in the night as he still seems to need a night feed as it is and won’t settle without it x
@Lianne I love that it’s literally a superpower 🙌
Yes, same, specially at night, not so much during the day because I hide when working and she gets distracted. She is teething now and it gives her comfort, but I wish I could set a routine to continue breastfeeding before bed and in the morning