So, I am struggling with a very hard decision. Cameron is 1 now, and I always said I would breastfeed until "around" one. No set date to wean. But I am feeling increasingly burdened as even though she is on solid table foods, and drinks from a sippy cup, she nurses almost as much as a newborn! I have no time to myself, and she is up literally every 2 hours throughout the night. I feel so selfish, but I just need a break. And I cannot get one from the boob-a-holic. I'm not sure what to do, I have attempted the drop one feeding at a time approach, and it was a disaster. She screams and throws a hitting, biting, scratching tantrum if I will not let her nurse. But I don't want to just go cold turkey, I feel that would be too traumatic. I don't know. I am at a loss. I feel so blessed to have been given this bonding time with Cam, but at the same time, I am beginning to resent it as well. If anyone has any advice, please please please let me hear it!!
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So sorry chica! It is odd that she is nursing as much as she is... maybe call a lactation consultant?
every 2 hours? at night? oh no girl you are going to go crazy!!! she is just using it to comfort her. just remember that she doesn't physically NEED to be nursing that much. maybe that will be easier to wean her off, and don't worry I am a BIG wuss. when it comes to taking thing way that my kids like. Good Luck.
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