Guilt about stopping BF to TTC

[.Mrs.B.]

Still no AF at 8.5 months PP (and definately no BFP according to IC's), we wanted 2 close together and it's now dawned on me that I will probably need to stop BF to TTC. I'm ready to stop, he happily takes bottles without seeming to know the difference but for some reason I feel really bad and selfish. I guess I have to stop sometime....

 

[Eegee]

I don't think you should feel bad. 8 months is quite an achievement Besides, he probably won't realise or care - a sibling will make much more of an impact in the long-term!

 

[.Mrs.B.]

I don't think you should feel bad. 8 months is quite an achievement Besides, he probably won't realise or care - a sibling will make much of an impact in the long-term!

Thank you that's so true.

 

[kate1984]

Aw bless you. I know the attachment that comes with bf but he is over 6 months and some babies dont even get colostrum! Youve done a amazing job hun x

 

[Solstyce]

8.5 months is great. I BF DD2 for 9 months, and she has a higher IQ than DD 1 who I BF for 19 months. Both my girls are smart but DD2 is gifted. They are also very healthy!

 

[talors511]

Aw bless you. I know the attachment that comes with bf but he is over 6 months and some babies dont even get colostrum! Youve done a amazing job hun x

yup, amazing job for sure.

 

[Wishing_well]

You don't HAVE to.
Are you ovulating? If not, a long space between feeds may kick start ovulation/periods.
I had one day at 6 months where Quinn refused to feed for 6 hours, then the next day my period arrived. I ovulated the next cycle.
Now the only problem I have is a short LP but I'm working on it.

My daughter feeds every 2 hours so there's no chance of us stopping!