Decided to try to breastfeed beyond 6 months

[Lu28]

A bit of a pointless thread really, sorry!

Starting out, I just wanted to feed for as long as I could but always said I wouldn't go beyond 6 months because I didn't think it was for me. Now that feeding is established, I don't see the point in stopping just because we've hit a milestone. So I want to keep breastfeeding Aisling exclusively (with solids!) after 6 months as long as I'm not at work and to then keep up the morning and night feeds with solids and formula during the day when I'm at work. Obviously I may change my mind about this in the future when Aisling's teeth come in etc but I at least have a new aim!

I was a bit nervous about telling DH because he's generally been against breastfeeding anything other than a very small baby but he was really supportive and happy about my decision! Really pleased he's behind me, I know I'll probably get some comments from people but at least he'll be in my corner! My sister has already told me I'll be making a "rod for my own back" if I go past 6 months

 

[Panda_Ally]

Good for you hunny!!!

 

[Mervs Mum]

Lovely stuff. I didnt think I'd manage 6 months but now I know I'll do a year - I'm too mean to fork out on formula!!

Take it as it comes but I agree it feels good to set goals and aim for something

x

 

[MrsRoughton]

my lo is nearly 14 months and i still do it it become second nature after awhile and it keeps our bond after i been at work xxxx

 

[AnnaBanana9]

Good on you! I feel the same way - and it's great to set goals

I'll be going back to work full time when Alyssa is 6 months old, and the plan is to BF morning and evening, and her to have solids and formula during the day when she's home with Daddy

 

[Samantha675]

Wonderful decision. I am still so in love with BFing. We are about to hit 14 months, and its great. I don't get what your sister means by a rod for your own back? What a negative comment.

 

[MUM OF FOUR]

good for you

 

[jms895]

Thats ace!! Well done

 

[Blah11]

Aw thats ace

I always said id do upto 6 months then stop but Ive now decided to let Amelie selfwean which will hopefully be by next Summer so me and OH can TTC her sibling