Stopping Breastfeeding 💔

I'm going back to work this week and still breastfeeding my 10 month old. I'm a long haul flight attendant and will be away for a few nights, so looks like this will be the end of our BF journey and I am absolutely heartbroken. I just don't feel ready to stop yet and I know he really depends on it for comfort but I just don't think it's fair to keep bringing it in and out of his routine.

Had anyone had to stop before their time and can offer any advice/words of wisdom please? 💔

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I haven’t had to stop yet but i can completely sympathise as I’m dreading it. All i would say is well done for getting this far, that’s amazing ❤️ try to take some solace in that as you’ve done such a beautiful thing with your bub.

You might find this a bit odd as some people do, but i have been thinking about marking the end of my BF journey by getting some jewellery made with some BM. I might do one of the dyed options so it’s not obviously milk, so i can always look at it and be proud of myself! Xx

@Debbie You're probably right, I just want to prepare for not being able to anymore. I could be away from work anywhere from 2 nights to 7 nights so would hate to think like he would feel out of sorts whilst I'm away x

@Frankie Yeah I've been thinking about getting a breastmilk ring, I cannot wait! Xx

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