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s/o bfding a 2 yr. old-my supply is getting low :(

ESTH2000ESTH2000 member
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and yes, I know how thankful I should be that I have been able to get this far bfding my child but I can't help but feel sad that it is coming to an end.

The last few days, she has been latching but not really drinking...almost just for  comfort. It is also starting to feel uncomfortable because when she does try to nurse a little, I don't think much is coming out. She still asks for milk as soon as I get home and I bed time...we sit in our spot on the coach but I don't feel her really nursing :(

I do have to say that I can't believe I have gone this long bfding!!! The ladies on this board were very instrumental in educating me on the subject and helping me make the decision to bf. My mom never breastfed, it just wasn't something anyone in my family did or some simply didn't share the fact they bf. Of course, after some family members/friends found out I was bfding, I found out about all of these people I knew that actually did bf. Weird. Its like it was some secret society no one spoke of and they never encouraged others to bf..lol  So thank you ladies from the bottom of my heart for opening up my mind up to something that has truly been a gift for my child and myself. It was a long and difficult road, but eventually we got the hang of it and it was so worth it!!!!

 

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Re: s/o bfding a 2 yr. old-my supply is getting low :(

  • kittylovekittylove member

    Congrats on making it so far! I know it is sad (we are reaching the end of our road too) but there is something so wonderful about the gift you have given both of you.

    And a big ditto for how wonderful and open most of this board is about Ex BFing! I know it has helped me a lot with staying strong about continuing through the hard parts.

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  • LucyPevensieLucyPevensie member

    Yay for ExBF!  It wasn't part of my journey - but I think you guys rock!  I am so glad you felt encouraged here.  Cool

     And E I am sorry it is bittersweet right now.  You did great mama.

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  • queenbonequeenbone member
    That's awesome!  I didn't make it that long because DS1 quit nursing at 9 months, I'm hoping this baby is interested in doing it longer. :)
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  • Germanwife2bGermanwife2b member

    I have a 3 yo and I am still sad that it is over.  Once in a blue moon he still tries to put his mouth near my breasts.  At that moment I want him to just curl up and be little again and start breastfeeding.  And then he says "I know mom, it's just for babies" and gets up to play.  I know I have another one on the way to breastfeed and for that I am thrilled.  But I do miss breastfeeding HIM.  Extended breastfeeding is so VERY unlike breastfeeding a newborn or even an older baby.  It is just so hard to put it into words. 

    Anyway, great job and I know the feeling that you are feeling!

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  • perry7285perry7285 member
    great job on two years of giving your LO awesome nutrition! i know it's sad at the end though . . . (((hugs)))
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  • RadlerRadler member
    Awww. Congratulations to you on your long breastfeeding relationship with your DD. I know how sad it is. DS just had his last nursing session on Friday (he's 18 months) and I can't even really think about it without getting choked up. 
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  • CassianCassian
    I'm sorry it seems your time may be coming to an end, but I am so proud of you for BFing for so long. You have given your LO such a wonderful gift! I hope I can go that long :)
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  • GypsyEsqGypsyEsq member
    It's rough isn't it? We're slowly cutting out a couple of nursing sessions and it's hard. I'm emotionally a mess and DD is pretty upset about it too.  I also am finding that I don't know how to manage her as easily without being able to turn to the boob.  Sigh.  Mostly though I'm just sad that she's so old all of a sudden.  (((hugs mama)))
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  • ESTH2000ESTH2000 member

    imageGypsyEsq:
    It's rough isn't it?  I also am finding that I don't know how to manage her as easily without being able to turn to the boob.  Sigh.  Mostly though I'm just sad that she's so old all of a sudden.  (((hugs mama)))

    OMG..this is what I am totally scared of too!!! The boob has been a total savior throughout so many things. The most important one for me has been when she is sick. She may not eat or drink anything but she would always nurse!!! I was so relieved that while she was sick,she was at lease getting some nutrition or could avoid dehydration because she was nursing. Also, whenever she would get upset for whatever reason,lets say a boo boo, the boob always came to the rescue at home and in public..major help!!! I am going to be lost with this!!!!

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