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Feeling so emotional..

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hoolahoopz · 15/01/2023 19:57

Tonight will be my final breastfeed..

I have had a beautiful 4.5 months of BF my babygirl but have decided tonight will be the last feed due to work/ life/ relationship etc

I am feeling really emotional.. sad that this chapter is over, my baby is growing up and still a little doubt in my mind as to whether I should be carrying on, but I think this is for the best.

Any words of support much appreciated xxxx

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AnotherCountryMummy · 15/01/2023 20:01

I felt the same leading up to finishing bf, so I feel you. You've done a great job for 4.5 months and although it's the end of one chapter, your next chapters will still be full of love and joy and happiness 🙂 I felt a great sense of relief and I don't miss it one bit, nor did my baby. So I wish you the same and good luck xxx

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hoolahoopz · 15/01/2023 20:03

AnotherCountryMummy · 15/01/2023 20:01

I felt the same leading up to finishing bf, so I feel you. You've done a great job for 4.5 months and although it's the end of one chapter, your next chapters will still be full of love and joy and happiness 🙂 I felt a great sense of relief and I don't miss it one bit, nor did my baby. So I wish you the same and good luck xxx

Aww ...Thankyou so much.

Yes I am hoping those feelings of relief etc kick in soon cos right now it's just sadness.

Tomorrow morning I hope it's passed xxx

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TwoPointFourCatsAndDogs · 15/01/2023 20:15

Aw bless you. I BF both of mine and was heartbroken when I stopped. Life goes on and you’re entering the next stage of your family’s journey. Big hugs and much love to you all.

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hoolahoopz · 15/01/2023 20:48

TwoPointFourCatsAndDogs · 15/01/2023 20:15

Aw bless you. I BF both of mine and was heartbroken when I stopped. Life goes on and you’re entering the next stage of your family’s journey. Big hugs and much love to you all.

It helps to know others feel the same. Thankyou.

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Starsnspikes · 15/01/2023 21:23

I cried my way through the last night feed. SO emotional. Just thinking about it now makes me sad. But I was surprised at how quickly I got past it. I didn't miss it once I'd actually done that last feed. I just accepted it and I've thoroughly enjoyed the freedom that I've had since we switched to formula.

It's lovely that you know it's the last time and you can acknowledge it and remember the moment.

Hugs!

whatsdiswhatsdat · 15/01/2023 21:53

I think there's no way not the feel upset, however you go about it and however long your breastfeeding journey is for. I'm letting mine wean on his own but I know that one day will be the last feed and I won't know which it is. Thinking about that gets me all chocked up. A friend of mine has gone through this recently and she said "I think he's stopped breastfeeding... I can't remember when the last one was!" 😢 enjoy the feed OP, it will be a lovely cuddly special moment.

It's like that saying about never knowing when is the last time you'll pick them up.

So many ends of chapters and so many new beginnings!

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