My DS is 2 weeks old and I really would love to stop breastfeeding.
I breastfed my first DD for 2 years. Whilst I found that ok after a few terribly hard months I am not sure it was worth the difficulties we experienced. It took months to establish breastfeeding and to get my milk supply up. I know all about latching, growth spurts, cluster feeding etc. she went on to be and still is a really fussy eater. Was always a difficult sleeper-ok now though at 4 years old-took 3 years to get her to sleep through.
Last time I was so ill with sleep deprivation I really don't want to go through that again. I don't have a good support system and I really miss spending any time with my DD. I can't hug her or put her to bed or bath her anymore as DS is always feeding. I know this won't be for ever but I'm very unhappy with it.
I top up at night with between 10-40 ml of formula and he always falls asleep for 3 hours after. That's the only sleep I get.
My DD was quite a sickly child always getting infections so I'm not convinced about breastfeeding protecting them against illness.
I would love to stop right now but know I will be judged by everyone and my husband in particular.
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floppops · 27/03/2014 10:44
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