So, I don't BF anymore.

Jessibell

I sobbed last night about it. Cried my eyes out.

But I haven't nursed A at all in over 24 hours and she still seems to like me. It's just so weird to think that I'll never nurse her again.

Thanks to everyone for being so supportive while I freaked out about weaning her

mustangsallie

(((HUGS)))

You are AMAZING for lasting this long. I know its rough on you but just try to be proud of yourself.

Ok - think of this way - in a year or so you will most likely be BFing your new baby

bieanca

I was wondering how it was going. I was going to page you too see but I saw a post the other day. I will definately be asking for tips when the time comes. I'm really dreading that day. . Right now DS is sooo attached it is crazy. I couldn't do it now because he pulls at my shirt and cries until he gets to nurse. I'm hoping he weans himself before I have to wean him.

sethsgal

mustangsallie:

(((HUGS)))

You are AMAZING for lasting this long. I know its rough on you but just try to be proud of yourself.

Ok - think of this way - in a year or so you will most likely be BFing your new baby

Congrats on making it that far!  I lasted a whole two weeks!

MrsTotty

It makes me sad that you loved it SO much a year and a week later you're crying about having to stop ... and I hated it SO much I didn't even make it 6 weeks.  I wish it had been easier ... or that I liked it.  I feel like such a crappy mom for not liking it. 

Regardess, I think you are AWESOME for BFing for a whole year hon ... congrats!!!

katherinemichel

sethsgal:

mustangsallie:

(((HUGS)))

You are AMAZING for lasting this long. I know its rough on you but just try to be proud of yourself.

Ok - think of this way - in a year or so you will most likely be BFing your new baby

Ditto. Congrats on lasting a year! That's awesome. I only made it 10 weeks

Congrats on making it that far!  I lasted a whole two weeks!

bnljane1988

Derfinitely congrats on making it that far.  I was in tears last night... I think I'm going to have to start supplementing formula at the sitter's.....I just can't pump enough to feed K the next day while I'm at work and we only have about 10oz. of frozen milk left.  Sigh.  I'm so upset about it.  My plan was to EBF for the 1st 6 mos.  - not quite making it there. 

ibfloridagirl

I wished i could have BF ike for a year.  (  Congrats!  Sorry it's hard, i cried for weeks when i stopped because i felt like a terrible mommy (

rolleifly

I cried when Marley completely weaned too - and she never once cried. She still loves me just the same. Altho now she does randomly put her hand in my shirt, directly over my boob and pats, as if to check to make sure that it's still there and still her friend.?

Congrats on making it a whole year! That was my original goal, but she pretty much weaned herself at 9 and a half months. ?

lizzyjames

How amazing that you were able to make it as far as you did! 

I imagine it is sad, but you've done an amazing thing.  Congratulations on being able to breastfeed and last a year! 

mandarod

Wow, you're amazing!  I hope I can make it that long. I was really ooged out by the thought of bf while I was pg, but now I really love it and treasure that time with DD.

Jessibell

Thanks, ya'll are sweet.

It's really not that I **love** BF that much. I think it is just one of the very last "baby" things I had with DD. She's in her own room now and since we moved her, she doesn't even cry when we lay her down to sleep. She just puts her head down and nods off like an angel. I think we are about to be done with bottles pretty soon too. She just seems to be turning into a little girl before my eyes. I love this age so much, but I wish that I could have just kept her at 11 1/2 months old for all of eternity.

Oh, and BF for a year is not all that hard. BF for the first 2 months is the hardest thing ever. Props to anyone who even tried. I never thought I would, so it's funny I lasted so long. I'm proud of myself for making it to six months, but I think the past 5 or so have been easy peasy. And I did have to supplement.

Mrs.Donkey and avz blow me away. I can't imagine nursing for over a year and never being able to give a bottle. Those are your BFing badasses right there.

amanda7207

You definitely deserve a pat on the back especially being a working mommy. That was my lame excuse for quiting b/c I didn't want to pump at work. Now it's time to start working on another bebe to breast feed like Sallie said.

amanda7207

Oh and A is still a baby! She's not going to kindergarten yet! LOL

mikey&amie

Wow! What an accomplishment, you should be SO proud. BFing was literally the hardest thing I've EVER done, and I ended up EPing.  It's very admirable.  Congrats!

avz2azb

You did a fantastic job and even though she is growing up, she is still your little baby. DH and I talk about how no matter how big she gets and how much like a little girl C acts, she will always be our baby.

jenn4

Yeah for you!  You will be alright. 

caroline:)

Mad props for making it to a year!! That's awesome. Now get to work on a sibling!

mlhowe07

I am so sorry. This brought back all of the feelings I had when I finally gave up on BF/pumping. I literally cried for a few months when I was thinking about quitting. It was a very difficult choice but it wasn't working & it took me a long time to finally give up. 

I understand, it's hard.

But, way to go on BF for that long!!! 

chicagoteri79

Congrats for making it that long.  I am still BF'ing & dreading the day that I have to wean.  I have started to supplement since I am unable to keep up with the insane growth spurt DS is having & that makes me sad.