BFP

la_chivita

I have a question already! I have a 12 1/2 month old that i still nurse, and hadn't considered weaning yet but......this is my question.

Haven't really introduced WCM or any other kind of milk; Should I start?  I mean what if the taste changes and weans himself, what if i am sore? I'm ok with the thought of tandem nursing(at least i think so now...lol).  Should i be concerned?

judahsmommy1

I think your question is that you got a big fat positive and you're wondering how that will impact your nursing relationship with your older child. Is that correct?

If so... congratulations! It's really up to you on how to handle the situation. If you want to wean now you can, if you want to keep breastfeeding that's fine too. Just make sure you're taking in enough calories to support both the pregnancy and the nursing you're doing. Your body will take from your supply and you before it takes from supporting the pregnancy so if you notice a supply hit, double check how much you're eating and make sure it's enough. (Your supply may take a hit anyway.) 

If he weans himself, he's at an age where that would be just fine. It might be a sad day for you, but them deciding they are done is technically the ideal way to wean! 

Good luck!

reederah

Congrats :-) I wouldn't rush into weaning unless you're wanting to wean. Worst case scenario, if your LO doesn't like the taste of your milk from you being pregnant, he'll probably take WCM fine. Even if he's unsure of it at first, he'll have to chose one or the other and won't starve himself. Just take the decision day by day based on how you're feeling... plenty of women to great while BFing during pregnancy and there's no reason you can't so the same! Good luck!