Breastfeeding is Coming to an End After 2 Years
Posted February 1, 2012 under Parenting
I think I am almost officially done breastfeeding. My daughter turned 2 in December, and I’ve been skipping days. The longest I’ve gone is 2 full days without nursing her. I think we are both done. I am glad that I was able to nurse her for this long. I haven’t decided when my official last day will be nursing her because it seems to happen spontaneously now. Although it was a rocky road at the beginning! I remember getting like 2-3 hours of sleep because all she wanted to do is stay attached to me during the night. Although I enjoyed breastfeeding, I honestly don’t miss those days with her attached to me 24 hours a day. Not that I didn’t treasure those moments, I just don’t remember much because I was so sleep deprived!
My son did not breastfeed very long because of low milk supply. I know there is some debate about whether nursing moms really have low milk supply. Well according to the lactation specialists, he was not drinking enough milk so I had to supplement with formula. He was also born early and had a weak suck. I remember pumping barely a 1/2 ounce. My schedule was rigorous…around the clock trying to stimulate milk production. It didn’t work unfortunately. I stopped nursing him at around 6 weeks. So 2 years with my daughter is an accomplishment!
I think whatever someone decides to do when it comes to breastfeeding or formula feeding is their choice. I am in the weird camp that actually liked preparing a bottle. I also enjoyed nursing my daughter. I just love doing those mom things like picking out baby supplies, Boppy pillows and other feeding supplies
I think a person has to make the choice that suits the mom and baby. When a mom is so sleep deprived, it can be hard to function. The most important thing is to feed your baby!
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