weaning bf at 27 months......?

[BellaVictoria]

I'm an American that just loves this web site! Through my pregnancy & now dealign with a 27 month old......you have been part of my support group. I am back because I am bf at bedtime now, considering weaning....for no good reason except maybe it's just time.....(I must confess, after reading all this I'm thinking I won't for a while longer ....... I'm just looking for tips on weaning from a once a day bf session. I stopped a day before yesterday, it really hasn't bothered her, but my boobs are very sensitive...not gorging yet, but somewhat uncomfortable. Thanks

[threebob]

Don't offer, dont refuse. I'm surprised you are getting boob pain from giving up one feed a day at 27 months - you aren't pregnant are you?

[BellaVictoria]

No, not pregnant...the again we had our periods when she came & we were 4 months pregnant when we found out ........ It had been 2 days since I bf, and I got pretty full and it did get painful enough that last night I went ahead and bf.....should a one time a day feeding not hurt? I guess to me it made sense that I would get full and it would hurt....

[yellowrose]

Bella -

My son is 26 months old and has 3 - 4 feeds a day. His favourite feeds are at nap time (which makes him fall asleep without fail !) and first thing in the morning. Unlike most other toddlers he isn't that bothered about his night feeds.

I want to let him self-wean as even the 3 - 4 feeds a day don't really disrupt my life (I don't work) and he loves it, so I let him ! I only plan to stop (if he doesn't do it himself) before he goes to school aged 4.

If you really want to give up for good, just don't offer, but also don't refuse as suggested. It will stop the child from being distressed.

If you need professional help, try your local La Leche League group or their website also a US website I am sure you are already familiar with: www.kellymom.com - both have lots of advice on gentle ways to wean !

Good luck

[Mum2FunkyDude]

How about expressing a little when you get too full. Drain just enought to stop the discomfort?

[mum20]

new to mumsnet and need advice

im a 20yr old single mum, and i guess i care too much about what people think. Daughters 15months and still breastfeeding constantly and just picks at food (a grazer) so the only way i know she's getting enough food is breastfeeding.
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my baby group im in all discourage the fact im still BF,and are disgusted at watching programmes where the child is 2+ and still BF. it does stop me going out as im now embarassed to nurse infront of anyone! but tried weaning her to even 2 Bf a day, but she wont take ANY kind of formula, and tried, goats milk, soya milk etc

Are there known benefits to breastfeeding so long?
and how do i go about weaning slowly - i cant stand the thought of just suddenly stopping and ignoring any crying , i know it'd work but i cant bring myself to do it- which i also get critisized about (im apparently spoiling her)

Please help!
dont know what to do anymore and panicking!

(sorry spelling and punctuation is terrible)

[hewlettsdaughter]

hi mum20 - your baby group don't sound very supportive . you should only wean if you want to.

I have found the kellymom site very useful re breastfeeding info.

[tiktok]

mum20 - find another baby group

What business is it of theirs or anyone else's what you're doing?

It's wonderful you are feeding your little girl, and giving her such good nourishment and comfort. What is wrong with that?

Answer: nothing!!

[mum20]

thanks to both hewlettsdaughter and tiktok! kellymom website did help and just needed to know im doing the right thing and that extra bit of support . Thanks!

[hewlettsdaughter]

sounds like you're doing great, mum20