BF dilemma...so frustrated

[jennlin]

Mar 26, 2013 15:53:24 GMT -5 spunbutterfly said:

On one hand, it won't hurt him to wean now. I know the literature that suggests breastfeeding till 5-7 years old, but it's not detrimental for him to stop. And your health is in question... and it won't help him if you're in poor health either.

On the other hand, I understand how this is super emotional and lots of sympathy hugs.

this. i have no plans to ever wean. ever. but you do have to remember to take care of yourself, too. how long can you take the meds and try it out, and maybe if you don't like the meds, let it get out of your system and try to relatch?

good luck, and lots and lots of hugs.

[picksthemusic]

Mar 26, 2013 15:53:24 GMT -5 spunbutterfly said:

On one hand, it won't hurt him to wean now. I know the literature that suggests breastfeeding till 5-7 years old, but it's not detrimental for him to stop. And your health is in question... and it won't help him if you're in poor health either.

On the other hand, I understand how this is super emotional and lots of sympathy hugs.

(Also, impressed with your boobs. The only other mama I know that's still nursing her child at 2.5 months doesn't produce milk anymore. He just comfort sucks dry boobs.)

I agree with Spun here. Your health is in question, so as emotionally hard it is/will be for both of you, it might be time.

I had to stop BF M because I had an ectopic pregnancy that needed to be terminated with methotrexate (NOT good for BF), and once that happened, my supply just dried up. Not to mention I was having BF issues to begin with because of my reduction surgery, but that's another story for another day. But M wouldn't even comfort nurse. She was too used to bottles by that point and it just kind of stopped for us. I was emotionally wrecked, and I still regret stopping or not trying harder to pump more once I was cleared to BF to get my supply back up... but by then it was kind of too late for us. BF with M has always been hard, but actually stopping and her not wanting to BF anymore was the hardest part, I think.

Anyway, you need to do what's best for you health wise. Baby will be fine. You're a great mom and have done MUCH more than a lot of moms ever do. Good luck!

[karebear219]

Lots of hugs LL

[sarack]

Sending vibes. I know I'm probably the only one, but haven't you mentioned that you wished you were a milk machine anymore and baby would sleep in his room more and you could get more sleep? Maybe this could help? Also, I know you've been struggling with this for a long time, so hopefully this is sort of a way for everything to change. you've definitely done a great job so far with breastfeeding, but maybe it's the right time?

Good luck! I hope you pick what is right for you and your body.