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The end of breastfeeding?

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FTMaz · 09/01/2025 21:58

Hi all
I’m FTM who exclusively BF my baby until 7 months then combi fed. He is now 11 months old and is of course eating more and more solid food. We’ve just been on holiday for 10 days and for the first couple of days I was giving him breast at night ( as he always had this as his last feed) but he seemed like he was not satisfied so I gave him some formula too, I just guessed maybe due to heat he wanted to kind of ‘glug’ for want of a better word, more liquid. Anyway I have offered him breast for the past nights and he hasn’t wanted it. It’s now been about 6 days with no breastfeeding at all. My plan was always to stop when he was around 1 as he is going to nursery in March. Also for my own comfort my boobs went from a 30E to a 30H and I have felt very self conscious about them and have also found it very uncomfortable. However I am feeling a little guilty about stopping as I know if I reduced the formula and really pushed for him to continue with breast he would. The other part of me feels like it’s a good time to stop as it kind of feels like he has chosen it rather than me taking it away from him. Not really sure what I’m after from this post 😂 maybe some similar stories or opinions on whether I’m doing the right thing? TIA

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RabbitsEatPancakes · 09/01/2025 22:02

I wouldn't be introducing formula at 11 months, seems a bit pointless when he can go on cows milk at 1. You can offer water if he's thirsty and with meals?

If you want to stop breastfeeding then you should. I'd say it can be useful for flights/easy travel and sickness/teething.

FTMaz · 09/01/2025 22:32

RabbitsEatPancakes · 09/01/2025 22:02

I wouldn't be introducing formula at 11 months, seems a bit pointless when he can go on cows milk at 1. You can offer water if he's thirsty and with meals?

If you want to stop breastfeeding then you should. I'd say it can be useful for flights/easy travel and sickness/teething.

Hi sorry not sure I explained myself well, he already has formula as he’s combi fed I just meant giving that when he wants milk rather than breast

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arlequin · 09/01/2025 22:47

Def stop if it suits you both! Dont feel at all bad, he's had the best part of a year of breastfeeding and most of his nutrition comes from solids now. Sounds like he's self-weaning (both mine did)

Nextyearhopes · 09/01/2025 22:50

Stop! You’ve done great. Reclaim your body and a bit of independence.

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