Breastfeeding?

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I still am, but I’ve started thinking about when and how to wean. Has anyone weaned recently or plan to soon? Any tips or ways to go about it? Experiences welcome. ☺️

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Hi! We cut off completely last Thursday. You will know when you both are ready! I couldn’t do it anymore we both weren’t getting the right amount of sleep he would wake up constantly all night to nurse for comfort. A month ago I started giving him cows milk in a sippy and straw cup slowly. Then, I decided to put balsamic vinaigrette on my breast Wednesday and he absolutely hated the taste so he avoided my breasts. I did give in the first two nights around 3am when he asked for it because my breasts where engorged (which I recommend). Now, hes such a different baby he sleeps longer periods and puts himself to sleep 😩 I absolutely love this. Of course we cuddle all day and night so that he doesn’t feel any certain way about loosing my breasts and for myself too because you do get emotional at times and slightly depressed. But I know I did all that I could for him in his 1st year. Hope this helps somewhat, I searched and searched and never really got the answers or advice I needed to hear just basically figured it out on my own and remember every child is different. If you have any other questions please ask. I’m here! :)

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Yes please! I need tips also! My son is straight boob obsessed 😑

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I've been cutting one feeding at a time about a week apart and we are down to just morning and night now! Cutting the feeds more slowly has meant I never got engorged or felt uncomfortable. My daughter has responded better than I feared so it hasn't been nearly as bad as I expected! Good luck!

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We just cut off cold turkey first two days were a struggle but by the third day he was okay with his sippy cup. Me on the other hand oh I was dying in pain.

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If you haven’t already, you should look up full-term breastfeeding.

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My daughter only nurses 2-3 times a day. Once when she wakes, sometimes before or after her nap, and before bed. I think she wouldn't fight if we stopped.

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I’m slowly weaning he was breastfeeding in the morning, before his first nap, before the second nap and at bedtime. We introduced milk this week (which he hates 🙃) and I cut the first breastfeeding nap. He actually didn’t seem phased by it because he usually has a good breakfast (eggs, fruit, carbs) I’m going to give it a week and then move on to the second nap. Slowly but surely we will get there!

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