Stop BF for weightloss jabs

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Struggled with my weight all my life. Tried lots of different weightloss programs throughout the years and successfully lost weight. Since having my children 5 years ago, my weight has crept back up and I'm struggling to loose weight.

I'm currently 18 months in to breastfeeding my DD and I'm very much sure I'm going to stop to tackle my weight once and for all. I just can't help but feel guilty.

I have a lovely husband and two lovely children but my self esteem and worth is really shot at. Before you come at me, yes I'm aware how to loose weight etc. I know which food to eat and to exercise but I'm really just struggling

4 of my closest friends who were all bigger than me are now much slimmer by taking these jabs. I hate how envious I feel of my lovely friends.

Please don't come at me with the hateful comments as I know these jabs are not to everyone's taste because you really can't make me feel any more miserable than I do now.

How long did you anticipate BF for? I'd let that run it's course, then start.

I don't think there's anything wrong with wanting to use weight loss medication. I have been considering it myself but I'm too wary. The fact that it caused thyroid cancer in mice is enough to put me off. We don't know the long-term effects of it either. Do your research and decide whether benefits outweigh the risks.

I didn't really thing I'd get this far. I didn't breastfeed my eldest so when this journey got off to a cracking start I just continued until I got to today. Truthfully I feel I will regret cutting it short before she is ready but I'm desperate to be of better health for my children.

I’m on the jabs, nearly 4 stone down. You’ll get lots of negative people on here, who have never struggled (despite doing every diet going)

The Jabs will continue to be there, if you want to hold on longer, then do so.

18 months is plenty of time, if you want to stop for any reason that's your call

Your dd is 18 months, is she on solids?

If she was tiny I think that people might feel (not me!) that you are putting your needs before your baby (which you wouldn’t be. Happy/healthy mum equals happy baby imo). But she’s 18 months. She’s had 18 months of breastfeeding, I think it’s ok to stop for whatever reason!

Thank you and well done that is so achievement.

I have no doubt I will try them eventually. I feel like I'm being left behind by all my friends who are on them.

Thank you. Your comment on the happy mum made me cry. Because I'm not a happy mum at the moment. I feel fat and tired and have zero motivation. The summer is slowly coming round and to be honest I'm so anxious about it. My eldest loves the park.

My DD dosent grab for me as much anymore, but i love the cuddles and how she feels against me. That is what I will miss the most. But equally I feel like I'm clinging to thr final feeds for my own sake

Oh bless you! You deserve to think of yourself too. I don’t have an opinion on the jabs (whatever floats your boat) but for whatever reason it’s important that you take care of your needs too.

She’ll still want cuddles with you. There just won’t be a breast and her mouth involved.

Eighteen months is more breastfeeding than most children get. You have absolutely nothing to feel guilty about to stop breastfeeding on your terms. Wean her and start the injections as soon as you’re ready.

I’m sure that your children will be delighted to have a mum who is healthier, more confident and more able to play and run with them.

I’ve used Ozempic in the past and I lost about 14kg over about 12 months. About a year later and I’ve kept the weight off. I still have plenty of weight to lose but damn it feels good to have lost some and kept it off. Once the price comes down I’m planning to use the injections again.

Gosh this is lovely thank you ❤️. Well done on the weight loss