Stopped breastfeeding.. how did you feel?

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Just wanting to see how other people felt when they stopped breastfeeding

ive exclusively bf for almost 2 years but have another baby on the way and couldn’t do it anymore, plus my milk has disappeared!

I just went cold turkey.. never thought I would but it’s not been terrible for my dc.

however, I feel SO sad. I have a slight headache and cold too now. Breasts are fine - no engorgement no pain etc.
emotionally I feel awful and I don’t want to because I’m pregnant!

Did anyone else have similar? Or what was your experience?

It's pretty normal to have a bit of an emotional time when you stop and it could lady a couple of weeks.

Congratulations on the pg

I stopped just before 2yrs with DC1 and after 2yrs with DC 2. Felt emotional for 2 weeks both times then massively relieved and so much more myself. I hope things settle soon for you OP. I think it's normal to feel emotional about it.

I was ok the first time I stopped with my daughter. I was so ready, she was 16 months and didn't seem to care either!

Once I stopped with my son, knowing he would be my last baby. I was utterly bereft. I remember crying at work even just thinking about stopping. It took a couple of weeks for my hormones to settle but I only felt sad for a week or so! It wasn't nice but it was short lived!

It is an adjustment. It has been a part of your relationship for their entire life. You will adjust soon enough.

Thank you all, very helpful.
glad I’m not alone ♥️

I am so ready to stop feeding but so so scared at the same time . Dd absolutely loves her milk and screams for it when I say no sometimes !!!!!!! I can’t imagine finally stopping and DD not ever having her milk again! How will she cope!? I’m sure I sound ridiculous!!!!!! She never has taken a bottle ( I’ve tried so many times ) so i feel like she will have no comfort if I stop feeding her .