Breastfeeding and TTC (child mentioned)

Stairbear

I've been trying to get my cycles back in the interest of conceiving child #2. Doctor said, after an exam, that she expected me to have a period within 2-4 weeks. It's been 5+ weeks, and still nothing. I feel like cutting down on the frequency (or duration) of the 2-3 nursing sessions I do per day with my 22-month-old DD would help. Well, this morning, when she woke up, I put her straight onto the potty (that's a new thing we're trying), and then after that she said she wanted to go downstairs and have breakfast. No nursing! Our morning nursing session is usually the longest of the day. I missed it today, mostly because that's when I lie in bed and close my eyes for a few more minutes before starting the day. It was like my milky snooze button. No more of that.

Anyway, I'm excited, because I think eliminating that session is going to help a lot in terms of me getting my period back. But it's also bittersweet, because I definitely felt a special bond with my sweet girl during this time. We had so much trouble getting nursing going the first couple of months of her life, and I was constantly hooked up to that milking machine (I went through two pumps in the first year!). And then we finally got the hang of it, it's hard to let it go. This was something I could share with her that no one else could. Also, I know a second baby is far from a guarantee for me, so there's the chance that this is the last baby I will breastfeed. So... sniff sniff. Mostly I'm just on here procrastinating from the freelance project I should be working on.

Happy weekend everyone. I shoveled snow last night and this morning. Unbelievable.

gfgrump

I don't have any kids, so really don't have any advice. But I'm sure it's hard to let go of a routine that you really like. I imagine it gets easier with time.  Maybe you could find a new routine that is special that you two have? Reading books in the morning instead? Just an idea.

URMySunshine77

I would suggest adding cuddle times in place of nursing sessions. They really help (both). Also, I felt better when my hormones started to regulate (after cutting out feedings). Your body still wants that serotonin.