breastfeeding

any mums that are still breastfeeding; what is that looking like for you?

my baby is almost 13 months (corrected; 15 months actual), and is feeding 6-10 times a day, but only for a few mins a time. I’m due back to work in 5 weeks and a little worried about how to reduce daytime feeds

I feel SO conflicted about weaning - on the one hand im really really ready to have a little bit of freedom and leave her with dad a bit more, not be relied on for naps/bedtime, get a TATTOO!!!, but im also really emotional about it. like I dont really know how to be a mum *without* breastfeeding, i dont know if that makes sense???

does anyone have any advice or words of wisdom?🥲

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I was in the same position when I went back to work a couple of weeks ago, baby still fed loads during the day and night but good with solids too so I didn’t actively reduce feeds in advance. We done some settling days where she was fine taking cows milk from her straw cup and she just fed right before drop off and then as soon as we got home so we’ve just continued that pattern now that I’m actually back.

I only had to express once on my first day back at work for comfort in the late afternoon and now manage without. I’ve now noticed that she isn’t as bothered about feeding during the day on the days when I’m home so it’s just naturally reduced in that respect now.

Totally get the conflict and there’s no right or wrong, it’s just about when you’re ready. I’m ready to stop, but it’s such an emotional thing. I haven’t wanted to change too much at once for my little one with the transition of me being back at work but I do want to stop sooner rather than later!

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