Think it might be time to stop :( DS 20mo

[TittyBojangles]

He just isn't interested anymore. This is not a strike, has gradually cut down over weeks and weeks to just the morning feed and this has reduced in length over a long time to maybe 5 seconds if that. It makes me a bit sad as I am so keen to feed for as long as he needs/wants it... I guess he just doesn't need/want it any more

I've never been in love with bf, so this isn't about me missing out on something particularly, just that I don't want him to. iyswim.

As this seems totally his decision you will soon realise that this is the best way for this to end. But in the meantime have a {{hug}}

Thanks, and I know it is preferable to the dreadful time some people have with weaning, I just can't help being sad about it. I know there isn't necessarily a decision to be made as such, but its getting so depressing offering and being refused all the time that I feel a bit like I need to actually say I have decided to stop trying. That doesn't really make sense, but I know what I mean.

What you say makes sense to me It's ok to be sad too.

Try and flip the situation on it's head? You have obviously nurtured and raised a little boy who is confidant in himself, his surroundings and his love and security from you, so he's on to the next stage of toddlerhood - and that includes no longer needing a feed. It's not a rejection of you, it's a reflection on what a great job you are doing.

Thanks again iliketomoveit, I shall try to.be more positive.

What a lovely message iliketomoveit

I don't have much to offer other than another [hug] . I LOVE breastfeeding and at 14 months we are still going strong but I am already sad that I will have to give it up eventually. Always sqw bf as essential but never in a million years did I expect it to be so wonderfully comforting for me, not just the baby.

You've had a good run. Congratulations!