I haven't been in for a while, either

I have to go back to catch up but Mel!!!!! I'm so happy for you hunni

Carmelo is 12 months in 2 and a half weeks... still going strong here We're doing roughly 4 feeds a day - hoping that's enough but it seems like it's what he wants! One on waking, one around 11am, again around 4pm and then before bed at 7.30-8pm.

Sometimes if we're out he isn't interested in the 2 day feeds... but if we're home, he's most definately wanting them.

DH & I are looking at going back to see our Dr to start our next IVF cycle between now and the end of the year... a little torn as I can't start while I'm BF... I have to do a full stim cycle, and with all of the drugs for my specific situation, specialist has said I definately can't be feeding while I'm cycling

I was thinking about expressing and discarding the milk while I'm cycling and giving Carmelo stored EBM.. but the cycle of drugs is roughly 6 weeks long, and at 12-15 months old, I would imagine my chances of getting him to reattach after that long off the breast wouldn't be great? Argh!

At this stage, I think we'll just carry on and see if he shows signs of self weaning over the next few months... I'm REALLY not ready to stop yet - and he doesn't seem to be either - but with all of my issues, we can't afford to leave it too long before we start IVF again in case it takes a while..... too much to think about, lol!