I think my breastfeeding days are over ;(;(;(

ALY1981 · November 2011

It's been a rough week. Between my dip in supply (it's a little better now-thanks for the tips!), milk blisters and Henry teething, it's been a nightmare. He is getting two new teeth and the biting has been out of control. Last night every time we went to nurse, he immediately bit. After he calms a bit, I try to put him back on, he cries. I just sat there and rocked him to comfort him. It's like he knows he is hurting me and doesn't want to. I can see it in his eyes-poor puppy. I have given him a bottle two night in a row and rocked him to sleep and he was much more content. I just can't be bit anymore, I'm in so much pain. I've read kellymom for tips and they have helped, but not enough to keep going. I have a great freezer stash and dont mind pumping to keep it going through until next spring (my goal was 15 months) , but it honestly broke my heart to not nurse him last night. I thought it would be easier. I miss my baby ;(

ohiostategal · November 2011

I'm sorry sweetie. You have done such a great job! I promise you will still have lots of great bonding time with your sweetie. Big hugs.

Mouseygail · November 2011

It might not be over..give yourself a couple days to heal and give it another try. I'm so sorry...its a bittersweet thing when it really is over ((((HUGS))))

nicolita14w · November 2011

(((hugs))) My DS#2 self-weaned around the same time and it was so hard. I still miss the nursing.

kme930 · November 2011

(((hugs))) sweetie. It's bittersweet, for sure.

LVBlvd · November 2011

My twins pretty much self-weaned at 9 months...and it was mostly due to Braley biting. It became unenjoyable for all involved.

You have done great, no matter what you decide!

ALY1981 · November 2011

LVBlvd:
My twins pretty much self-weaned at 9 months...and it was mostly due to Braley biting. It became unenjoyable for all involved.

You have done great, no matter what you decide!

yes-what once was a relaxing bonding moment with my son has become extremely stressful. I can tell his is picking up on my stress, which obvi makes it worse. I think I have to pull the plug for my sanity.

ESTH2000 · November 2011

Poor mama and baby....it can still work out ....give yourself some time and try again...you never know....no matter what, you've done an amazing job! Hugs!

perry7285 · November 2011

it is so hard! every time i thought BFing was over we ended up pushing through it, but i was always heartbroken when it seemed like it was over. it's so sad to lose that bonding experience.

kudos to you for BFing for so long, and for being committed to pumping for so long! you are an awesome mama.

wiscgirl95 · November 2011

((hugs)) You've done such a great job. I would have never made it through biting and milk blisters!

As much as I hated BF'ing, it was hard to let go as Vivi self-weaned (fortunately before any teeth came in). Just part of their growing up.

ESTH2000 · November 2011

perry7285:
it is so hard! every time i thought BFing was over we ended up pushing through it, but i was always heartbroken when it seemed like it was over. it's so sad to lose that bonding experience.
kudos to you for BFing for so long, and for being committed to pumping for so long! you are an awesome mama.

Ditto! It may nor be the end, you never know! Maybe try again when you fee better, you may be surprised! Either way you have done an all amazing job!

ESTH2000 · November 2011

perry7285:
it is so hard! every time i thought BFing was over we ended up pushing through it, but i was always heartbroken when it seemed like it was over. it's so sad to lose that bonding experience.
kudos to you for BFing for so long, and for being committed to pumping for so long! you are an awesome mama.

Ditto! It may nor be the end, you never know! Maybe try again when you fee better, you may be surprised! Either way you have done an all amazing job!

ESTH2000 · November 2011

perry7285:
it is so hard! every time i thought BFing was over we ended up pushing through it, but i was always heartbroken when it seemed like it was over. it's so sad to lose that bonding experience.
kudos to you for BFing for so long, and for being committed to pumping for so long! you are an awesome mama.

Ditto! It may nor be the end, you never know! Maybe try again when you fee better, you may be surprised! Either way you have done an all amazing job!

ESTH2000 · November 2011

perry7285:
it is so hard! every time i thought BFing was over we ended up pushing through it, but i was always heartbroken when it seemed like it was over. it's so sad to lose that bonding experience.
kudos to you for BFing for so long, and for being committed to pumping for so long! you are an awesome mama.

Ditto! It may nor be the end, you never know! Maybe try again when you fee better, you may be surprised! Either way you have done an all amazing job!

queenbone · November 2011

((Hugs)) Earlier than you expected weaning is hard. You have a lot to be proud of though.

ALY1981 · November 2011

Thanks girls just tried to nurse-Refusing yet again ;(. This is tough. He's growing up too fast

MrsRyan61804 · November 2011

I'm sorry ((hugs))

I had a low supply from day one and really didn't enjoy nursing Jack at the time. I saw it as a chore, and knew I would not be able to pump and keep up my supply once I went back to work. But I had the hardest time weaning him. I thought formula was poison and missed that time with him. Looking back I wish I had taken the time to really enjoy it.

You did a great job nursing that little man. And it is great that you have a stash and will be able to continue on breast milk for so long. You should be proud of you and your boy.

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