hi ladies ... in desperate need for some help!
my daughter is 21 months, and i have been breastfeeding her on demand from the very beginning. it's really not such a problem during the day -- i pump while i'm at work for my husband (who stays at home) to give her the next day, and when i'm home in the afternoon/evening, i love the time close to her since i haven't seen her during the day. the problem is at night ...
we co-sleep, and she pretty much uses my breasts as pacifier at night -- and it's just gotten to the point that i can't take it anymore. i can't move in bed because then she wakes up. my nipples in the morning are raw and painful. and if she has a nightmare or is dreaming of food, she starts chewing on my nipple -- that that hurts with those teeth!
so i guess i'm looking for anyone who can give my some insight as to how to wean her at night. i'm not looking to stop the co-sleeping, or really the one or two actual feedings we have together -- just help at night!!
Re: weaning help please!
https://drjaygordon.com/attachment/sleeppattern.html
Read that.
And you can quit pumping and still nurse when together. It really sounds like you're stretched too thin and need to take care of yourself. Between 1 and 2+, nursing becomes less about nutrition and more about the relationship/limit setting. You need to find a balance where nursing is enjoyable for both of you, not just her.
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