Hi,
I've been expressing since lo was 6 weeks old for various reasons. I'm really proud of the fact that I'm still expressing and lo only had some formula top ups at 4-6 months, and nothing before or since.
Anyhoo, my reason for posting is that I'm returning to work in 2 months time, when lo will be a year old. I'm really starting to think about whether this would be the time to stop expressing or are there good reasons to continue? I've already spoken with my boss who is more than happy for me to come to work half an hour later in the morning, so that I've enough time to express first thing and get myself ready. If I was breastfeeding, I could see how the closeness and comfort for baby/me is really beneficial post-12 months but is there really much difference in my milk, as opposed to formula or cows milk at this stage?
What are good reasons to continue to express after 12 months?
Thanks.
x
I've been expressing since lo was 6 weeks old for various reasons. I'm really proud of the fact that I'm still expressing and lo only had some formula top ups at 4-6 months, and nothing before or since.
Anyhoo, my reason for posting is that I'm returning to work in 2 months time, when lo will be a year old. I'm really starting to think about whether this would be the time to stop expressing or are there good reasons to continue? I've already spoken with my boss who is more than happy for me to come to work half an hour later in the morning, so that I've enough time to express first thing and get myself ready. If I was breastfeeding, I could see how the closeness and comfort for baby/me is really beneficial post-12 months but is there really much difference in my milk, as opposed to formula or cows milk at this stage?
What are good reasons to continue to express after 12 months?
Thanks.
x