I am feeling "over" B/F

[cheekypossum]

My little darling is 15 months old. I used to really LOVE breastfeeding, but lately it has kind of been getting me down.

Did anyone else experience this?

She loves her booba so the thought of weaning her would be so hard.

I am currently demand feeding her so maybe if I cut out her day feeds and try and cut her back to morning and night then revaluate how I feel?

:ecomcity:

I can't help but feel kind of guilty :confused:

[Pippi Longstocking]

I think it's pretty normal to feel a bit over it at times. Even us booby fanatic lactavists have moments where we get annoyed by constant boobying.
When I start to feel a bit sick of it, I remind myself why I am doing it and the benefits to my baby. Then I hunt down and squirt in the eye all those that claim that mothers that feed toddlers are doing it for themselves! :p

Seriously though, just ride it out. The feelings will usually pass.

[shed]

Just take the guilt out of the equation because obviously that isn't achieving anything and you have done such a wonderful thing for your little girl that you have no reason to feel guilty.

You can cut back the feeds now if you want to. If it will help you continue breastfeeding then that would probably be the better option for Chloe. She can go a bit longer between feeds now and if you get your mojo back you can increase them again.

Cutting back will also help you if you do decide to wean, it will be less painful if you do it gradually.

Feeding a toddler is definitely different than feeding a newborn or even a six month old baby. They definitely still benefit from it but its a two way relationship and both parties need to be happy.

Just take it slow so you know you are making the right decision and so you will have no regrets. I would hate for you to stop and then feel sad about stopping.

Good luck!

[Pixie]

I go through this all the time! I have done since she was 13-14 months old she was driving me mad! But I can't I just can't stop it! I know like your DD she loves it and I can't refuse it so she has it when she wants. I am no help am I :cool:

[the_queen]

I quite often have a "get orf mah titty" moment :laughing: especially on days where he's just on and off and on and off and I get so sick of unclipping my bra and doing it back up (I've got GG-azonga's so getting them in and out of my bra cups is a big effort :p)

But like Guv, I just try to remember why I'm doing it, and how short this time is really (in the grand scheme of things).

For me, personally, my personal breastfeeding timeline is that I'm going to demand feed until he's 2, then after that I'm going to do "Don't offer, don't refuse" and after age 3 I'm going to try to distract with water or food when he asks for it. But I will give it if he really wants it as opposed to water/food.

So, if you want to cut back a little, maybe have a water bottle ('bottle' as in a popper-top bottle like we would have) (or a non-spill cup, that's what I have for Mr C) as part of your day, always have it with you and offer it when she asks for booby. You might find that 1 time out of 5 she'll prefer the water.

:hugs: :hugs: Good on you for being a breastfeeding mumma and good on you for being honest about how it makes you feel. You are totally normal and it's OK and valid to feel however you feel. :hugs:

[cheekypossum]

:hugs::hugs::hugs:

Thank you all for you lovely words of support.

I do feel extremely proud of myself that I have breastfed her for the past 15 months and given her the best start to her life.

I am giving this too much thought but feel I have to as Shed said I don't want to make the decision and regret it later.

Plus I will miss the extra 30 minutes I get to lay in bed in the morning :D

[Pixie]

Oh yes the fact that you get to lay down and say things like "I can't I am just giving her a feed" LOL I am dragging it out can you tell :D