Giving up breast feeding
Am I really selfish for giving up breast feeding after 7 months?
I'm not a milk snob- nothing against formula.I actually combi feed.
I just wanted to try and breastfeed my first child but I've found it both challenging and lovely.
My LO is 7 months old, weaning and really into food.
They have stopped latching during the day, so I was pumping and bottle feeding but have found my production has really decreased.
To make sure they were getting the nutrients and hydration they need, I've opted to just use formula.
Again, nothing against formula- I just have this weird guilt that I'm denying them of something they were having.
When I pump (up to an hour sometimes) I get around 2-3 ounces 😩 when it used to be 5-6.
I don't know why I feel so bad about it?
Like I've failed them?
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I'm busy weaning my little boy through choice for my mental health but I'm finding it so emotional that I'm stopping and can't put my finger on why. I think it's a mix of weird guilt (like you I have nothing against formula and he's had formula every now and then), the fact that I think i will miss it, the quiet feeds where it's just me and him etc but I know I need to stop for my sanity, however it's ridiculously hard! I'm really struggling with it emotionally 🥺
Not at all, you’ve actually done AMAZING to BF them at all for 7 months!! 👏👏Totally normal to give up when they’re weaning. Formula is great & has everything they need to be happy & healthy + the actual food. BF has declining benefits month after month anyway. Well done! Treat yourself to something BIG after all that BF and pumping.
Honestly you've done amazingly well! I would also feel reassured that baby has almost made this choice for themselves and decided theyre ready for more formula. If anything to me it should be guilt free for this reason xx
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