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Breastfeeding dilemma/stress - potential CMPA

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NameName2023 · 24/04/2024 21:50

Started weaning DC2 and she had an immediate reaction to cows milk so we’re now waiting for a dietitian referral.

She’s had symptoms that could be explained by CMPA for months but also general baby stuff (colicky/reflux, snotty/coughing). She’s gained lots of weight and her nappies were totally fine.

Whilst waiting for the dietitian referral, I’ve been advised to totally cut out dairy - which I have done. We’re less than a week in and already her eczema on her face is clearing up and she’s been less grumpy.

The dilemma/issue I have is that she’s never enjoyed taking a bottle, so until weaning was EBF. We’re going on holiday in June for three weeks. I want to be able to enjoy my holiday and eat all the cheese etc. If she happily took a bottle, I’d feel significantly less guilty about potentially stopping breastfeeding. However, it’s a challenge (although she has taken a couple of expressed milk bottles recently). I also don’t feel ready to stop and feel sad that it might end this way.

My reasons for stopping would be selfish but I don’t want to not enjoy my holiday. The whole situation is stressing me out and I just don’t know what to do.

I also feel really guilty that we should’ve looked into CMPA earlier and she might’ve been a more content and happier baby.

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ZombieBoob · 24/04/2024 22:09

My wee one had/has cmpa when he was little I had to cut all dairy out. As he's gotten older I can now have dairy again. I basically did the milk ladder for myself. He's now 15 months and has just started being able to have yogurt and cheese. I can eat anything 😊

ZombieBoob · 24/04/2024 22:10

Meaning your wee one may be able to tolerate milk in your diet by then.

MalibuBarbieDreamHouse · 24/04/2024 22:13

I can’t give any advice about CMPA, but I’ll be honest… I’ve never been more grateful that I was able to breastfeed than I have when I have been on holiday. It is so much easier. If you can wait it out, I think it would be worth it.

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