I breastfed my toddler (now 20 months old) for the first 5 months of her life, and stopped because I had to go on medication that wasn't compatible with breastfeeding. This was such a difficult decision, I felt like I was letting DD down, not doing the best thing for her, giving up etc. and cried buckets over it.
It's also worth mentioning that breastfeeding was an absolute nightmare for me - constantly trying to increase supply, painful, and I always felt like I was battling my own body.
I persevered for as long as I did because I thought it was best for DD in terms of her immune system, that she'd have some health benefits. However, she's had continuous coughs and colds (and other illnesses) since she started nursery at a year old. Honestly, it feels relentless, as soon as she gets better from one illness, she develops another.
It occurred to me recently that the reason I persevered with breastfeeding was to help build up her immunity. Which it clearly didn't. AIBU to think I may as well not have put myself through all that, and enjoyed the first few months with her instead of suffering the constant battle of breastfeeding?
Someone please tell me it was all worth it!