Time to wean!

[2lilsweetfoxes]

By Monday, my exclusively-except for an occasional bottle of formula when I don't leave enough breastmilk and solids-eating-breastfed 9 month old baby will be exclusively on formula . My supply is excellent, but I have no choice. I have to leave her for at least 6 months. She'll be with daddy and her older brother and sister, so I'm not worried in the least. I wanted to nurse for at least a year, but I was basically told last night that I'm going to be on a plane deploying the beginning of next week . At least I wanted to have time to wean gently, with love, not fast and dirty, if not let her self-wean.

[sebandg'smama]

Sorry to hear that. I hope that the adjustment period for her and you go somewhat smoothly.

Best of luck to you as you deploy.

-Melanie

[2lilsweetfoxes]

Thanks. I get WIC and am signing my husband up for the Strong Mom's for the Similac samples and coupons, also. Since they tend to give more samples to breastfeeding moms, I put down that I'm about to have another baby (lie) to take advantage. Is that ebil or evil?

[PatioGardener]

I'm so sorry that you and baby have to go through an abrupt weaning!

Have you thought about your health with a sudden wean? You'll definitely want to pump to comfort for a while to prevent mastitis.

[MamaChicken]

I'm sorry it has to happen so suddenly! I did cold-turkey with DS1 because of a health issue and it was rough. I wish there was something you sould do differently, but all I can do is offer hugs.

[j_p_i]

sorry to hear they didn't give you much time to prepare! My first LO is only 8 months so I don't have any experience weaning yet, but I have deployed twice (for a year each time) so I know the hardships there! Best of luck!

[rightkindofme]

I would talk to a health professional about this. I believe there are things that can be done to stop your milk and it would be a really good idea or you risk some nasty infections. I'm sorry you have to wean though.

Good luck on your deployment! Thank you for serving!