I have decided to wean my 18 month old, I have been suffering depression and without going into too much detail, the time to wean has come. Problem is she is still loving the boob, so I am scared about what is to come! Any useful advice on weaning would be appreciated
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Maybe get some support around you so you don't give in! If you give in it will be like starting from scratch and worse because she will think you will give in and keep trying to get her way. Also don't send mixed signals so be careful not to cuddle her in a way that would indicate she is about to be fed. Create other ways in which to bond and cuddle so you know that she is getting enough attention and love and doesn't really need the boob time. Good luck, she might surprise you and be really easy!
Go slow, it will help her adjust and slowly deplete your supply so you aren't in to much discomfort.
I droped one feed a day for about a week, then both day feeds, then mornings. It only took 3days between dropping both morning and night feeds. We moved to a 50/50 milk and water bottle becasue she still takes a bottle to bed but shes quiet happy. I had no engorgement pain and miss didnt fuss at all. Good luck x
I could have written this myself. My 18mth old refuses food and relies on me for about 90% of her needs, she's healthy so docs don't seem concerned... but we 're just at the stage now where it's not enough for her so she's wanting it every half hour, no matter where we are or what we're doing she demands it and is so strong willed. I feel I've tried everything and it's just not working, she totally controls me. So tomorrow I am going cold turkey on her :(
It's school hols so we can just stay home (this is going to devastate her). I've brought heaps of the few things I can get her to eat, bottles , formula, breast pump. Fingers crossed. Good luck in however you chose to do it, you're not alone!