Help me- 15 mo self weaning, against my will!!

[Mampig]

Hello all, I've been around a few blocks by now, and realise I'm clutching at straws, but maybe someone can help? 15 mo ds has been self weaning for about 2 weeks now. I was in denial initially but know its for real :-( . I'm actually distraught. I feel it's too early (for him and me), and can't understand why?! It seems like he has forgotten how to latch. I work FT, so have not been all available to him ifkwim? In one way, I feel this is the cause. But I am wondering if there is anything I can do?? Ideally I would like to be breastfeeding am and pm. My milk supply has really dropped, so I started fenugreek today, and also expressing ( I got nothing btw), so if he cannot latch on, I would still like to give him bm.

So- does anyone think its possible that he may latch on again? Or if not, do u think I can up my supply in order to give him a few oz bm per day in a cup? If u have read this far, I thank u!!!!

Meant to say, I think I will get him checked by Gp. In reflecting, this happened just after MMR, and I know he took mild measles from it, and he is still out of sorts. Prob is that it takes ages to get appointment, might have to exaggerate the truth somewhat! Thanks!

Also check for oral thrush? Or any other type of mouth infection like hand foot and mouth, they both put DS off feeding at that sort of age.

Good luck.

My 16 month DS is teething, he's had quite a few teeth come through very quickly. His latch is terrible, maybe he's trying to renegotiate the nipple with his new teeth... but my nipples are suffering, they're red raw!

So I would second the teething suggestion, try some calpol and bongela if you feel this is the reason? Hopefully it will pass and you'll be up and running soon!

I also struggle with expressing, always have... I don't think it's necessarily a reflection on your supply. Keep it up though as the stimulation will help to tell your body you've not given up.

Yeah, he's getting some molars. Had another little mouthful tonight.

The expressing is just not happening tho, just hope that if he does return to bf, that I have something for him. I'm pumping anyway, just to stimulate, and the little monkey is actually trying to pump for me- the irony!!

Slowly getting better. All clear at GP, so must be the teeth. His latch is terrible, so gently working on it, but he's back for boobie cuddles and demanding skin to skin again. He must be missing the closeness, as am I, but I do feel we are getting somewhere. I think I was getting so stressed about it, and you lovely ladies helped me settle down. I will update again in a few days, hopefully with a milky story!!!

Thank u!! Tried it there, fabulous- wondering how I didn't know about it before!!!

Little update.... all going well!!! Feeding again, supply has dipped but he is increasing it himself! Can't tell u how happy I am!!! Thanks everyone for the support!!!

Thanks Asmy!! Just posted there- there is always hope!!!