I don't know what to do- BFing related

AMYfromKY

H has pretty much cut out every BFing session (he wants a bottle) except his 10pm one.  Now that he's getting bottles he is drinking more (since he was only drinking 2oz when he'd nurse) and for the last few days I've been waking him up to nurse.

I don't really think he needs the 10pm anymore and if I don't nurse him I will be able to pump more milk.  I'm having a hard time dropping it though because when we do he will no longer BF and that makes me so sad.

Should I just get over it and be happy he nursed this long?  Bottles are best for him, but I'm having a hard time with this.

lilmissmuffin12

you should be so proud of yourself for nursing so long!! i just stopped BF last tues and was completely bummed out about it, but i wasnt sure how much LO was getting since we had introduced more formula to her and i knew that doing bottles would be easier because i know how much she is getting every time.  i am super proud of myself for going as long as I did because my mom and MIL both only did a couple months and i constantly heard about it.  do what feels best for you both and either way you'll both be fine!

CA_EAM

I am right there with you!  DS won't nurse at all except his 2am waking.  If I try during the day all he will do is bite me!

I am going to try to pump till I can't take it any more, but I am so bummed too.  I think as pp says, you should be proud and happy to have gone so long.  I mean, look at that body you created  

chrystaleigh

I was going to wean DS at 6 months, but I have been having a hard time doing it (he's still BF at night). I just love BFing him and I know it is what is best for him. I can honsestly say I love the bonding and BFing hasn't been an issue as far as pain goes. Last week DS was sick and I was trying to get him to nurse and he aboslutely wouldn't have it, he just wanted the bottle. I was so sad.  It's such a personal and tough decision to make when you decide to stop BFing. I think that if you can stop and not beat yourself up over it then maybe you should.  BFing for as long as you have is really good! This was no help...sorry!

MrsJY

I'm in the same boat. DS only nurses first thing in the morning and I debating stopping and replacing it with a bottle. I know he'll be fine with it, but it makes me a little sad. Be happy that you BF'd as long as you did (this is also what I tell myself).

AMYfromKY

Thanks ladies.  There are a lot of you in the same boat as me, which is comforting, but I'm sorry you are also dealing with this.  I think I will just play it by ear tonight and not wake him.  Pumping these next 4 months is going to suck!!

Flicker09

I'm right there with you 2.  I stopped at 8 months and have been EPing ever since plan to go til 12 months pumping enough to keep supply above what he drinks.  Then 12-18 months just do morning nd evening.  I still miss nursing him alot.   they grow up way too fast!