Weaning off me...

[ReadyForDinner]

So my 6mo is currently upstairs being put to bed by her dad with a bottle for the first time. After months of refusing sge took a bottle off granny last night when we were out and so we decided to keep it rolling and try again tonight. So why am I not delighted? !

I have loved breastfeeding but I was starting to feel quite tied that its only me who can feed or settle her. Now she is weaning in the day time as well I guess I am feeling a little like I am no longer needed. I know I am being a bit silly, but still, feeling a bit teary!

Of course she still needs you! Weaning is an emotional time but you can still enjoy part time breastfeeding for as long as you both want to, so try to enjoy the new milestones.

Oh god, I know how you feel!! Mine is 6m old too and I just wrote a massive post on whether to persist with bottle. I know that rationally it is the right thing to do, but I feel incredibly tearful about not giving her the boob. She's not cut down on her daytime milk feeds yet (solids are going slowly) but for some reason the whole bottle thing is made me v emotional! (so maybe it's normal to feel this way?!)

at least I'm not the only one!
Have spent the day making sure I offer a bf before solids and I did the bedtime feed. I know its not over, infact its the beginning of loads of exciting stuff. Though my husband has a bottle at the ready to do at least one feed overnight. That is something I can get excited about!

It isn't all or nothing. Surely just because she will take a bottle doesn't mean you have to stop altogether?

No, I know it doesn't have to end. Maybe it feels like the beginning of the end of her being completely dependent on me for her nutrition. It is a good thing for her to be able to get food and comfort from other people, I know this. As someone else pointed out she has lots of exciting milestones approaching. Really enjoyed doing bedtime feed tonight though.

Yes but you also get that feeling anyway around now when they start on solids. You've done her proud so far and make the most of getting to have a few nights off now!

I must say ... I had to leave at 7 last night to be somewhere and was running late and DH said 'just go I'll give her a bottle'. I think I am converted now ...

Yes, it is a nice feeling when you get used to it. My DS is 12 months old and his dad put him to bed with a bottle for the first time this weekend!! Feeling confident now that he can do without me (a bittersweet thought).