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Hi guys. This mama is TIRED. I want to stop breastfeeding, my baby is 18mo. I have no family around to help, so it’s just me. I did stop during the day, but not at night. My baby won’t sleep if I don’t breastfeed him. And he’s been waking up a lot more now. If I try to put him to sleep without breastfeeding he will screammmm and cry for hours. I don’t know what to do :(((((

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What worked for me was putting a bandaid on both nipples and telling my little one that I have an "ouchie" so she can't nurse. I started on 01 August, and it has worked since then. Yes, til today she still tries her luck from time to time; but she's a much better sleeper now. I hope this helps... All the best, and praying for strength for you. ❤

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Check out @thebreastfeedingmentor on Instagram. She has resources for helping with weaning.

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My LO Still breastfeeds day and night at this age :/

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I stopped at 12 months not sure if this will help for you but I put bandaids on my nipples told lo mommy has ouches and introduced him to the milk of my choice which I called (big boy Milkie)

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I hear ya and am tired too! My LO won’t sleep without me and is completely attached to me. It’s 100% just all comfort nursing for him now and when I tell him no milk he gets really upset. Though it’s benefited us in some way like when he’s sick nursing makes him feel better or when he’s had an accident nursing will get him to calm down. I’ve lost a lot of weight from breastfeeding (and I’m not saying this as a positive thing) and am looking forward to honestly gaining some weight back. I plan on using the bandaid technique hopefully before he turns 2 🤞🏽

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