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To stop BFing at 8 weeks?

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wanderingwillows · 18/06/2026 07:42

Persisted for 8 long weeks but DS’s sleep is terrible. Not seeming to have full feeds but snacking constantly. Most nights I’m up every hour. DH gives a bottle of expressed milk late evening but it doesn’t seem to make much difference. I assume things will be better if we gave formula. I’m also sick of being touched all the time, my boobs ache, I feel self-conscious in public, I never know what to wear.
AIBU to give up now at 8 weeks? Would this be premature? Part of me feels like I’ve worked so hard this whole time in the hope of it getting easier in the long run, so wondering whether I’d be giving up right when it’s about to get better

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bigageap · 19/06/2026 19:35

Musney · 19/06/2026 12:28

Yes, giving up breastfeeding will lead to permanently lowering your children's IQ

Babies take small feeds in the beginning because that's all they can. Honestly the moaning is such a stereotype it's embarrassing

I’m presuming your mother didn’t breast feed you then!

evil troll

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