What's your game plan?
My son is 15 months and we're still nursing AM and PM. We love our BF relationship so I hate to see it end. It's not inconvenient, I just feel like it might be too much on my body. I had planned to stop in Nov because I have a business trip for 3 days but I was going to see if he self weans when my milk changes and it tastes like garbage to him. Haha wishful thinking.
Any ideas on how pregnancy might change your BFing timeline? I truly wish I could do it till he's 2 but I also feel like these boobs need a break from nourishing tiny humans for a bit.
Re: Still breastfeeding?
I found out I was pregnant when my DS was 15 months as well. I wasn't fully ready to end the BF relationship either, but my body had other plans. I was completely dried up by the time DS was about 16 months. Your body and your DS will let you know when it's time. We had to force the end a little as he was just sucking on an empty boob, which was uncomfortable, but my body was just done. I will say it is really nice to have my boobs back.
ETA: Changed it from J17 to J18 because baby brain and I can't count...
@tgortney Congrats, fellow May '16 mom! I'm still nursing as well and planning to TTC very soon. I'm interested in this topic and following along! I know some nursing moms keep on going and even tandem nurse, which apparently can really help bring in your supply for the new baby, but at some point you are likely to be dry nursing or your son may not like the colostrum taste. Whatever happens you have done an amazing thing nursing this long!
thanks for the replies @lalala2004 and @bettyvonsomethingstein
@looeeze Thanks! I was hoping some STM who still nursed would find this thread helpful as they go through their pregnancy/BFing journey. Since it's a pretty specific/elaborate topic, I hope it'll be easier to find than scrolling through the STM threads.
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it's also nice for when he's sick or teething, because he can be super picky with food when he is, I can just give him breast milk and know he's getting nutrients in.
I never thought it would be so much harder to stop than keep going!
My second will be three in November and I hope to be done by then. Actually that was my goals even before getting pregnant. He still nurses a ton though, so I'm in sure it won't be easy.
Being pregnant definitely helps with weaning though, both with decreased milk supply and in my motivation to stop it.
Baby #1: Aug. 2016
Baby #2: April 1st, 2018
We have had such a lovely experience and I feel grateful for the time I was able to nourish my little one with 'Mama's milk'
All the best! Xx
i love that there are so many nursing toddler moms on this BMB!
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#1 was 10 months old when I got pregnant with #2 and we nursed until he was 16 months. My supply was not plentiful, but I was still producing milk the whole pregnancy, even when not nursing. I never had discomfort while nursing, but I do know some women can experience discomfort.
I found success using the 'don't offer unless asked' method with #1 (started at 14 months) and I'll do the same with #2 in a few months. If #1 nuzzled, or pulled on my shirt, or signed milk, I'd nurse him, if he didn't we'd just cuddle.
Hope this helps!
DS: EDD, December 19th, 2014. Born, December 19th, 2014!
DD: EDD, July 18th, 2016. Born, July 19th, 2016!
Baby #3: EDD, April 16th, 2016
I do plan to stop around 2 years old, though, but that's not until next February, so we'll see how he weathers the change from milk to colostrum. I kind of hope he loses interest in it all on his own.
Married DH: 2013
DD: Dec 2015
BFP 8/14/17 --> Due 4/27/2018
Ive noticed DS's latch is starting to feel like newborn days again, that initial twinge then it's ok. I'm just glad it's not 8-10 times a day anymore!
Milk situation is stable, for the moment (I'm still super early), and latch is okay. I could do without the incessant pinching though... She's driving me crazy!
I'm pretty sure I could just stop offering DD and she'd wean... She's not nearly as boob obsessed as DS was. I think she'd demand boob at bedtime and that's it. She doesn't ask during the day at all, she nuzzles at nap times but if Dad puts her down she doesn't need me. She doesn't wake to nurse at all. I have to wake her in the AM to nurse before we take her to school. DS was way more into nursing constantly... I'm a little sad that DD is more independent already : (
DS: EDD, December 19th, 2014. Born, December 19th, 2014!
DD: EDD, July 18th, 2016. Born, July 19th, 2016!
Baby #3: EDD, April 16th, 2016
Thought this didn't happen until 12wks at least?
Baby #1: Aug. 2016
Baby #2: April 1st, 2018