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I want to give up BF ds2 doesn't please help

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jimblejambles · 12/01/2010 09:34

Ds2 is now 2.3 and is still feeding from me. I would like to stop now and he doesn't.
He still feeds 2-3 times a night and I need sleep. I know I have "created a rod for my own back". It would just be nice to not be greeted by "booby now please" the second I get in from work.
Please don't get me wrong I have loved feeding him and I love the bond we have.
I don't know where to start about stopping.
Or will he give up by himself soon?
I don't want to cause him loads of upset so if its best to let him stop by himself I will do.
Any tips or suggestions will be greatfully recieved

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WoTmania · 12/01/2010 09:59

Have you read 'How Weaning Happens' by Diane Bengson? It might help.

If it's any help I'm still nursing DS2 who is 2.7. I find distraction helps but if I've been out usually it's the first thing he (and DD) want. I think it's their way of reconnecting.

What about nightweaning first and then seeing how you feel?

BertieBotts · 12/01/2010 10:03

Does he have cow's milk at all? You could start offering it in a cup, e.g. at breakfast, as a gentle introduction to the idea of stopping mummy's milk. (If I give my DS cow's milk I tend to give it cold now)

jimblejambles · 12/01/2010 12:06

Thank you will have a look at the book and will try night weaning first. Will also try him with cups of cows milk.
Have just found out we moving in a couple of weeks so will wait for him to get his own bedroom and see if that helps too.
Thank you both again

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