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End of an era!

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Tissy · 24/11/2003 12:19

Have finally given up b/feeding dd (22months). It wasn't as traumatic as I expected it was going to be . We had got down to a quick feed at bed time, followed by dummy and a cuddle. Last week I had to go to a conference, and was away Monday night. Got back at bedtime on Tuesday, and she didn't want a feed- asked for the beaker of milk that dh had been giving her. So I thought, now's my chance, and on Wednesday, told her that Mummy's milk had "all gone", not far from the truth! She cried for all of 10 seconds, then took the dummy and went off to sleep as usual. Cried for 2 seconds on Thursday night , not at all since.

I've had no problems with engorgement, though feel a little tender up front!

Feel a little sad, keep wondering how much longer she would have gone spontaneously, and know that there won't be any more .

Would like to thank all you MNers who've given me advice over the last 2 years, especially mears, honestly couldn't have done it without you!

On a lighter note, before I burst into tears, how long before I can go and get myself measured up for some new bras? Am currently inhabiting my pregnancy extra support sport bras, but feel the need for something flimsy and rather more attractive!

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futurity · 24/11/2003 13:03

I waited about a month to 6 weeks before getting new bra as it took that long for my breasts to shrink (and I mean shrink!!) to there current tiny state!!

Demented · 24/11/2003 19:04

It is an end of an era isn't it! You have given your DD a fantastic start in life!

We gave up about six weeks ago and I am still waiting for my boobs to shrink (oh please, please shrink!!!) .

mears · 25/11/2003 21:48

My goodness - can't believe that your dd is 22 months already. What a sterling job you did Tissy. Breast size is very difficult to estimate. Your boobs will possibly feel very empty ( likened to 'spaniels lugs' ) for a while post feeding until the fatty tissue is replaced which can take up to 2 years. Enjoy picking out various bra sizes over the next wee while.

hana · 25/11/2003 22:03

tissy, I remember when I stopped breastfeeding, and being quite sad about it....your post brought all that back! I stopped quite gradually - stopped daytime feeds one month, then carried on b/fing at night for about 4 months. At that point I think I was back to my regular size which sadly is really tiny and now most of the time don't really bother with a bra. Ahhhh, I miss those C cup days..........

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