Returning to work with a baby still feeding frequently at night

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I'm due to return to work when my second baby is 13 months old, and I'm feeling much more anxious this time around because he's still feeding frequently at night. I know that could change over the next few months, and I'm trying to encourage more daytime bottles, but it's playing on my mind.

I currently work part-time, two days a week, starting at 7am. I've been allowed to avoid night shifts for the first two months back, and my team leader suggested using some annual leave to ease back in. My options are either:

This would only be for around two months. Financially, either option is fine. My first child stopped night feeds by 12 months, so I didn't face this dilemma before. My second is much more attached, and I feel guilty pushing him to wean before he's ready, but I also know I have a deadline before night shifts resume.

What would you do? From one very confused and emotional mama ❤️

Have you tried them overnight with anyone? Are they eating well in the day? My second baby is 10 months and still spends half the night attached to my nipple but it’s definitely a comfort thing. She eats 3 massive meals a day plus 3 feeds so she definitely isn’t hungry. I was so stressed about leaving her for the first time then my oldest ended up in hospital and only wanted me to stay and I was pretty sure my husband was going to spend half the night driving her round in the car but she was absolutely fine. A bit of a nightmare to get to sleep but was settled the whole night. Woke frequently but settled quickly with a cuddle and only had one feed of about 2oz. I think not smelling the milk is a big thing