I'm pregnant and still breastfeeding my 2.5yr old. He breastfeeds before nap and bedtime. My nipples are starting to get tender and sore, and I dread feeding him. I'm truly ready to stop, should I just wean him gently or is it best to just stop him completely, like cold turkey?
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Do what ever way you feel comfortable with! There is no best way. Only what you feel comfortable with.
Start pairing an alternate comforter with bed time. I found making sure I was wearing clothes that were difficult to breastfeed in really helped.
I was the same when my daughter was about this age, I used the "don't offer, don't refuse" method (exactly what it sounds like - don't offer a feed but don't refuse when they ask) in conjunction with countdowns - when she asked I'd tell her she could have 10 "booahs" then that's it - and once she was latched I'd countdown from 10 fairly slowly. I also tried to distract where possible if she asked and say "Can we do it after we do xyz activity?" and often she'd forget she asked. I think it was about 3-4 weeks to cut out all together.
Good luck!
I've heard they usually wean themselves when the milk changes during pregnancy to get ready for new Bubs needs. When it turns back to that pre milk stuff I doubt he will like it.
I'm sorry but why in the hell would u continue to breastfeed a child at 2.5 years old how about u express milk put it in a sippie cup and give it to ur child
For God's sake, what an unnecessary and judgmental comment. Seriously. Completely uncalled for.
I knew there would be one super judgy comment! I bet if you met this Mum face to face you wouldn't say that. I too wouldn't have breastfed after finding out I was pregnant but TOTALLY respect this Mum's right to do whatever the hell she wants! Save your judgments for actual bad people, not a nurturing Mother. Sorry Mumma, I have no advice to add as breatfeeding was a very sad fail for me x 2 :(