Breastfeeding journey Sadly, my breastfeeding journey has come to an end. :-( My lb had cut (himself) down to one feed…

Sarah, if it would help at all, you can still continue to bf whenever you are at home. Your breasts will either adjust or the supply will go but either way you are not loosing out, especially if you are feeling sad about having to stop xxx

I think it's lovely your son self weaned ? I know it's tough probably feeling "rejected" but better than struggling to wean him off.

I've loved bfing my babies, currently bf my 4 month old, so I know how sad it is when that special feeding time ends. They still need u in other ways tho!!

I'll feel extra sad this time as I think this might be my last baby ?

Awh thts so sad. My second son did this but at 9 months. I begged n begged but he wouldn't hv me. Hurts so bad but u did so well. I'm feeding number 4 till he self weans xx

Toggy, I'm going back to work in May. I'm a nurse and will be going back full time and think I will struggle with the shifts as they are 14 hr days. He'll be 6 months by then so he'll begin to wean to solids by then anyway. But still think I will miss it after it taking so long to get into. Makes me sad even now thinking about it.

My lb did the very same at 16 months. I was a little relieved at first but after a few days I missed him so much! One of the reasons we're having another a year earlier than planned. I miss feeding a little baby so much!!!

Sarah, why do you think you will have to stop?

Can't imagine how you feel, I'm going back to work when my lb is 6 months old, I can't imagine stopping bf now and know I'll miss it so much. He's already 3 months so soon I'll have to stop and hate the thought. Well done for doing it for so long, be proud. x

Thank you everyone. He didn't even ask this morning and a few mornings ago he did say 'stuck' about my milk. So I do think I may have dried up a little anyway having feeding so little and being dehydrated in the mornings. I made it to 19.5 months. When he was a tiny baby milk and mummy was his everything. And now he is weaned and is independent. Yesterday he went for the day with his nanny and grandad for the OH and I to spend time together (first sat without him) and he didn't even miss us :-( my little boy is growing up so fast.

We've just been through this too, I am pregnant and my dd just sort of went off it, I felt quite sad and rejected at first but it's probably for the best as I'll have another one to feed soon! Well done for letting your lo take the lead and well done for being a super breastfeeding mummy xx

I was so upset when i finished breastfeeding my second as I knew id never get the opportunity again. It's mummy/child special time and one of the most special things ive ever done.

You've done a fantastic job and you should be so proud of the journey you've been on xx

It's so lovely that he self-weaned! I am very sad that my lb never slowed down really..

Could it be a nursing strike?

It is very sad to stop, but well done and be proud hun xxx

So I know where to come when my baby is born for the breast feeding advice, u go momma for bf that long :)

I agree with pp that it's lovely he self weaned. I'm planning on cutting down to 1 bf on Wednesday (her birthday) and stopping altogether a week later. It is sad so I understand and I'm ready (I think) but unsure how she's going to take it. Much rather have your situation but wouldn't like the refusal though. It's great you've had a lovely journey.xx

Aww it really comes across on here how much it means to you. You have done a fantastic job and I think it's so nice how your bf has come to an end naturally when your lb wanted it to. Very bittersweet xxx

Aww it must be a sad time. I was only saying today I cant imagine stopping just yet :( xx

Aw foulky I can't imagine what that feels like to have him refuse boob. You have done amazingly to bf for so long and you're still a BB bf guru! X

Aw hun you've done amazingly! We both sort of weaned together just after Declan was 1 and I really regret letting it happen but I guess there's always going to be an end. ? hugs!!