I have been diagnosed with a long term condition, and at my last appointment on Friday was advised I need to start a new medication. The problem is it is contraindicated in breastfeeding as the drug goes into the milk and could harm the baby. My 'baby' is nearly 2 now, and although I know I don't NEED to keep feeding, we both enjoy it. I have tried expressing in the past and no success. I have picked up the prescription but haven't started yet as I am struggling seeing him so upset. I tried to explain to him why but he's just so tearful. I stopped cold turkey on Friday night but it was easier as DH was around and could get him to bed without me. Last night DH was back at work, and he woke up 3 or 4 times (usually sleeps through) asking for milk (that I hadn't given him before bedtime as usual - he rejected the sippy cup with cows milk). And this morning he was really upset, asking for milk, and was so sad when I dropped him at nursery. Is there a better way? What should I tell him? I've been ignoring, distracting but not help. It feels harder as it has been forced sooner that I would have wanted to stop, but I do need to start taking this medication soon.