Stopping breastfeeding

Whereintheworld76500

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Latest post on 08 September 2013 - 09:42

Ladies ,I have had it will being a mobile milk machine and need your tips to wean my boys off the boob.
Twin feeding has been really very exhausting and they will be one next month.
With my previous babies my milk just dried up as I was pregnant with no 2 and then these two.
I have pretty much breastfed since the beginning of 2010, so whilst I know the benefits of continuing, please appreciate I have done my best.
I still haven't had the bottle of champagne my DH promised on the birth of boy one and now we have four !
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angel joy

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Latest post on 09 September 2013 - 11:42

angel joy, you might find some of these links helpful: [url=http://www.askdrsears.com/topics/sleep-problems/night-weaning-12-alternatives-all-night-nurser'>Dr Sears[/url'> [url=http://drjaygordon.com/attachment/sleeppattern.html'>Dr Jay Gordon[/url'> You may also find the book The No Cry Sleep Solution helpful. I personally didn't, but know many others have success with those techniques. edited by Meagle on 09/09/2013 Thanks meagle, would check these links. I have this book but not much success for me too. Every once in a while I think of starting again :) edited by angel joy on 09/09/2013

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Meagle60368

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Latest post on 09 September 2013 - 10:13

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angel joy

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Latest post on 08 September 2013 - 22:27

Gradually replace a feeding or two a week with a bottle or sippy cup of milk. If they are eating a wide variety of solids there is absolutely no need for follow on formulas. Full fat cows milk is more than sufficient. They need about 15oz of dairy or a dairy substitute each day. Congrats on making it to a year with twins! Oh, and there is absolutely no need to wait on that campaign. Put them to bed one night and enjoy a glass or 2 or 3. You've earned it! As long as you're not feeling drunk, you are safe to nurse. edited by Meagle on 08/09/2013 Meagle what about the night feeds? i am thinking of weaning my 17 month old. he only drinks at night and 1 feed in the day. he used to get up exactly 2 hrs after sleep, i have stopped giving him that (which was a battle for 4 days), he still wakes up but want to be held for 2-3 min. then he gets up at 2:30 and for another at 4:30 or 5. i tried giving him cow's milk for 2:30 feed but he got too angry and threw away the cup.i don't want to stop altogether before 2 yr but want him to drop the middle of the night feed. edited by angel joy on 08/09/2013

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MrsDB

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Latest post on 08 September 2013 - 14:21

I was told to drop one feed at a time and replace each feed with cows milk gradually they will learn to drink milk altogether. I think I got lucky and i just stopped with no warnings and luckily my daughter didnt request it. She now only drinks cows milk from a glass (refuses it from the soppy cup). After they hit one theres no need to replace it with formula either, i never tried it myself bcoz i was told formula had a funny smell and they will not take to it atall....I don't know how true this it though. Meatless is right about the glass of champagne, u can have a few even if u are breastfeeding apparently it helps soothe the baby's teething pains too, if they have any ;)

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