Under pressure to stop BF

[MadameOvary]

DD is 21 months now and still feeds 1-2 times a day and night. We co-sleep so she looks for comfort if she has a cold/indigestion or is sometimes thirsty. I am feeling under pressure to stop from HV and DD's nursery.
My fault for saying I was tired. Sigh.
So what if DD needs comfort. I am tired but I am a SAHM. I have adjusted to lack of sleep so what's the big deal?
Yes I would like to stop sometimes but for the most part I enjoy the bond and closeness, as does DD.
I dont encourage her and dont offer, but I don't refuse either- tried it once at night and we both got really upset.
Just looking for some sympathy really.

I know exactly how you feel. I was in the same position. I sometimes just wanted to off load without being told weaning was the answer. My friends and family were very good about this and as for the HV, I just ignored her.
We both (DD1 and I) agreed to stop when she was 2.5. Incidentally, she stopped waking for a night feed around 2.
You have my sympathy and admiration.

If neither of you want to stop then I don't see any point in forcing the issue. It has nothing to do with the HV or the nursery.

DD is stopping by herself but I still don't refuse if she asks now. SHe did't feed for 5 mornings(her only feed left) but asked this morning and had (in her words)'yummy boop mummy'

Surely it is not any of the nursery's business what you do at home? The HV should also be more supportive IMHO.

You do have my sympathy though.

I think you have answered your own question:

"I enjoy the bond and closeness, as does DD"

You will know when it is the right time.

Thank you
I can see that they are well intentioned, but couldnt see how my way might be beneficial in any way.