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weaning cold turkey

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DS pretty much weaned himself from nursing at 10 months.  I thought it was just a strike due to teething pain, but he doesn't seem to be coming back.  I have been pumping for him 100%, and plan to until at least his birthday in a couple of weeks.  I am renting a pump, so I am going to keep it an extra month to wean myself from pumping.  EPing has been more exhausting for me than having a newborn, so I would like to be done with it, even though I am really bummed to not be breastfeeding him any longer.  

I currently pump (and he drinks) 30 oz./day, which I know is way more than an 11-month old should!  Am I going to have major hormonal problems if I go down to nothing too quickly?  How long should I plan the pump weaning process to take so I don't have any problems with engorgement, mastitis, etc?  

Thanks for your input!
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    CNYBride05CNYBride05 member
    That's not too much for an 11 month old. I'd closely cut down, a pump at a time, every few days. Good luck.
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    pb_bridepb_bride member
    I hav no advice but just want to say you are an awesome mom for keeping up with the pumping! Congrats on making it to 1 year.
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