Still nursing but I don't really enjoy it

[aliss]

Please tell me I am not the only one?

I don't really feel like it anymore and it is more of a comfort/sleep thing for him, so i don't want to cut him off - but tbh, it feels like a chore. It IS a chore, now, at this point.

But that's okay, I guess it's in the realm of diaper changes now, not everything has to be enjoyed to be good for them. I hope that makes sense...

 

[missk1989]

Ever since Isaac turned one I have been wanting to stop feeding him. Like your lo it is purely comfort but he demands it as soon as we get home from anywhere and screams if i say no. I am trying to stop bit by bit and tonight I managed to put him to sleep without a feed at all which is a massive step. I did feel bad at first but He gets plenty of nutrition in his diet and doesnt need bf anymore. I am claiming back my boobs before they end up around my knees!

 

[staralfur]

I don't "enjoy" it. It's just a part of my day and something I do. I don't dislike it either, it's just... there.

 

[Emmy0320]

The only nursing sessions I enjoy are the morning and before bed ones. The rest are a pain in my butt. I work full time and have to pump three times at work. To top it off my Lo has been sleeping through the night since 7weeks (she's now 4 months). Now I don't dare complain about and exclusively BF baby sleeping all night so early, but you ladies know what that means… she eats every 2 hours during the day!!! I can't go anywhere without having to whip out my boobs. I breastfeed because it's the best thing for her. period. that is the only reason, lol.

 

[scoobydrlp]

I had been feeling the same since just before LO turned 1. I kept up the morning and night feeds until she was exactly 13 months and then just couldn't make myself do it anymore. I don't think she misses it.

 

[crossedfinger]

I absolutely dislike doing it. But I am still going...I know four months maybe doesn't sound like a long time, but it is when you dislike something! You aren't alone! I do it for the same reason you do it: to give LO the best...I can't eat dairy while bfing, which makes me hate bfing even more! I plan to do six months ebf and have been counting the days! The first day that I stop, I'm having a latte, all sorts of cheeses, ice cream, etc etc etc!

 

[Maxy1]

At various times during BFing I didn't like it. These usually lasted about a week or so. eventually though I just got over it. DS didn't need it anymore and was just comfort sucking or habit and I didn't want to do it anymore, so we stopped.

I am happy I stopped when I did.

 

[CochiG]

I definitely have days like that. But I know if I wean her I'll miss it, lol.

 

[Noo]

The only nursing sessions I enjoy are the morning and before bed ones. The rest are a pain in my butt. I work full time and have to pump three times at work. To top it off my Lo has been sleeping through the night since 7weeks (she's now 4 months). Now I don't dare complain about and exclusively BF baby sleeping all night so early, but you ladies know what that means… she eats every 2 hours during the day!!! I can't go anywhere without having to whip out my boobs. I breastfeed because it's the best thing for her. period. that is the only reason, lol.

Mine feeds at least 2 hourly day and night!

 

[Noo]

I enjoy nursing and seeing the excitement and enjoyment he gets from seeing the tatas come out or knowing its bed time so boob time. I don't enjoy not being able to eat dairy, soy or egg and even possibly gluten too!

 

[Odd Socks]

between about 11-13 months, i really disliked breastfeeding. in hindsight, i was putting a lot of pressure on both of us to cut down & L was getting more upset the more i tried to reduce feeds & simply wanted more. it was a tough time, i was due to return to work but she screamed whenever i left her alone with anyone (including OH) & i decided it was because of breastfeeding (in hindsight, i think it was severe separation anxiety combined with a soya intolerance...).

we got through it, i pretty much just let her feed when she wanted & she became more secure & i was able to return to work (it was touch & go!). & i started to like it more.

i've been through stages similar over the past year, she loves breastfeeding & about half a dozen times a day, asks for milk simply because i'm sitting down, or she's finished whatever activity she's doing & has a quick suck & she's off. which really, really annoys me!

i love the bedtime feed (when she's not messing about!), & the feeds when i get in from work on my three work days, because they actually feel like she's feeding for a reason. i'm so over night feeds though

xx

 

[eve89]

Nursing really needs some patience and it's really a work of love. I enrolled in one BF and mother's class and we were told about the challenges of BF. This can be overcome by applying proper techniques in BF, thinking about the good benefits of BM to the child, etc.