To feel really upset about stopping breastfeeding

[SEsofty]

Baby is over a year and youngest, final child. Doing one feed a day.

I need to stop feeding for various reasons including going away for a couple of nights.

I've generally enjoyed it even though been tough at times.

So why am I bursting into tears every time I try and think about finally finishing. And what do I do about it?

Im exactly the same! DD is almost 2 and still feeds 2/3 times a day (before and after work and bedtime) apart from dh EVERYONE keeps asking when I'm stopping bf but I don't want to!

It's your hormones. I sobbed when I stopped with my youngest knowing no more babies were planned. You'll be fine soon!

I don't know what your other reasons are but at that age on one feed a day you would be able to leave the baby and pick up again after if you wanted.

My first fed until 2 and I was ready to stop but I still had a cry so I think its natural. It is lovely building your relationship with them outside of breastfeeding though, nice being wanted for hugs without a milk agenda!

I think I'm the only person I know who didn't feel emotional about stopping - I must have a heart of stone.

To be fair, I'd found it hard going mostly, with periods of it being easy, rather than the other way round. So when I managed to stop at 14 months I was just relieved.

I think it's perfectly natural to be emotional about it - but maybe try to give yourself a well done for keeping it up for so long. And an unexpected perk was that I got a lot more affection in the form of kisses and hugs after stopping, which might be nice to look forward to.

I didn't feel emotional after my second - and most probably last - baby, it just wasn't relevant to mention it! I think hormones have a lot to do with it.