Did anyone else get super emotional when they stopped breastfeeding?

Question

Today was my first official day switching over to formula and I’m so emotional! I decided to stop because I wasn’t producing enough to keep up with how much my babe needs throughout the day while I go to work and my supply is slowly drying out. 😭 I went a good 8 months though! I’m very proud with how long I did it because it’s very hard. However, I just can’t help but think I’m failing because I decided to stop. Anyone else get super emotional when they stopped breastfeeding? Maybe it’s because my hormone levels are dropping?

Answer

Why stop? You can breastfeeding and supplement. Breastfeeding is more then just food. I supplemented my first the first 8 months and it’s a great bonding experience as well. I was able to breast feed and do solids from 8-12 and then just nurses before bed and thru the night a bit until she weaned herself at 20 months when I got pregnant again.

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I wasn’t able to feed my first two and I was sad and cried over it. I’m finally having some success (2 months EP for my newest, BIG deal for us!) and even thinking of stopping is hard and I’m not even able to nurse. I would be a wreck if I was nursing and had to stop I’m sure. So, I think it’s normal and it’s a part of motherhood to grieve loosing that connection for sure.

Answer

I was 🙋🏼‍♀️ it’s hard when you realize you won’t be doing some so significant for your child anymore. I think it’s completely justifiable to be emotional over, but it’ll get easier with time😊

Answer

I cried a lot at first and sometimes it's hard when I see other women breastfeeding in public; it still hurts.

Did anyone else get super emotional when they stopped breastfeeding?

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