Need a pep talk

JRS72206

I decided to stop breastfeeding as a little Christmas pressie to myself, but I'm feeling an extreme (ridiculous) amount of guilt about it. I'm totally ready to be done, have my body back, have more freedom...etc. We have been down to one feeding (before bed) a day so it shouldn't be too hard. This is night two of no feeding before bed and Isa is having a really hard time winding down. I feel like I should want to continue because she does, but I just don't. Guilty x 100 million as she cries in her crib.

LuvBug12683

::hugs:: Justine. Im sorry Isa's struggling with this. I hope you are both able to have a more relaxing night tomorrow...even if it takes a few days just remember, adjustments take time and this is just her first (or second) night. Just give it a few more days and hopefully it will just get easier.

cmcmillan

It's a hard transition even when they are ready.  Are you doing a sippy/bottle before bed?  I assume you haven't changed anything else of hger bedtime routine.  Hope every day is easier then the one before.

KNemo

Well I think that it is awesome that you have been doing it this long, but I understand the guilt.

Just think about it this way, do you want to be this mother?

How's that for pep talk??

MrsEditorJax

Aw, Justine. :::huge hugs:::

Remember that you have gone nearly 15 months, which is AMAZING! You shouldn't be hard on yourself about weaning at this point. Isa is a lucky girl to have had le product this long. I hope she adjusts quickly and is able to go to sleep without nursing very soon.

hugsfromtrina

side note :  OMG I almost forgot about that video!

****HUGS****  It will get easier!  Promise!  It's really important to do what's right for you. 

newmommy74

You have already done it for such a long time which I think is amazing. Hugs to you & hope it gets easier for you! both

llking_2984

::BIG HUGS::

I know how you feel. I am struggling with my supply slipping and not BFing myself anymore.

I will leave you with this to cheer you up and help you know you are doing the right thing: This lady at work told me that she BF's her son. I said, oh so do I. She said, 'Well mine is two'. My friend at work jokingly says, 'Wow! He could just stand up and BF." She then says, 'He does! One day he ran over to me, pulled my boob out and just started sucking.'

Be thankful you aren't here lol! You are doing great though. I just want you to know I envy you and I only hope I am still able to say I BF'd Ryder for a whole year. Hang in there! You are amazing.?

BriAndSean

Hang in there... it does get easier, but it took some time for us too. Kaylin was about the same age when we weaned and she had a tough time with it too. After 1-2 weeks though she was totally fine. Do something for yourself while she is winding down and know that you are still an awesome mommy!

~Lynchie~

First of all HUGE props for even making it this far!!!  I'm not in your boat yet, but I probably will be soon so all I have to offer is my condolences =(  hopefully you both adjust very soon!

keri1013

I'm sending you hugs, and lots of sympathy, I know I will be in the same boat when the time comes. It is so amazing that you have been able to breastfeed Isa for this long! You have given her a wonderful gift and now you are going to give her the gift of a mama who is taking care of herself too. Hang in there, I hope it gets easier each day, and we are always here for you.

blueLu25

Sorry! When we finished bfing, we substituted the feeding for something else, and it seemed to help at bedtime. i.e reading a book, extra rocking time with daddy, bath at that time instead of nursing. GL!

Nancy_Drew

Congratulations on your descision!  I KNOW it's a hard one! 

I stopped our morning nursing session last and it was after I was OOT on a business trip for 3 days thinking that when I returned, she would have been fed by DH a sippy in the morning and it wouldn't be an issue.  WRONG.

She screamed and clawed at me and tried to nurse.  It was heart breaking since it was such a comfort to the both of us at that point.  I wanted to give in, but did not.  It took 3 days of this in the morning, then she never "mentioned" it again. 

GL!  It's so bittersweet!