Help.. too much solids too soon.. what to do?

[kelebek]

It is hard when they rely so heavily on you so often Some foods I have to restrict with DS is banana cause it can cause some problems and even the kids weetbix cause of the extra iron in it. Now your LO is getting older you can have the occasional morning or afternoon off and miss one feed without it being too much of an issure or effecting your supply too much (and by this I mean say once a week or fortnight) often they might make up the feed but you get that much needed sanity time.

[Nicapotamus]

... Now your LO is getting older you can have the occasional morning or afternoon off and miss one feed without it being too much of an issure or effecting your supply too much (and by this I mean say once a week or fortnight) often they might make up the feed but you get that much needed sanity time.

Do you mean I could miss a breastfeed and have someone else give her solids instead occasionally? This would be great, even just once a week or fortnight. I have to admit I'm starting to wonder how much longer I'll breastfeed for, but I hate the idea of weaning her when she's not ready. This would give me a break and makes me feel that I could continue BF longer

[MantaRay]

Hun, over the next few months, she will probably start to reduce the number of feeds she has, and certainly the feeds will get shorter. However it is also fine for her to have solids and water instead of breastmilk on occassion when you want/need to. Another option is to express some breastmilk and have that in the freezer for someone else to give her while you go out.

You are doing a great job. It is normal to feel tired and restricted at times. In the next little while your little girl is going to start becoming more and more independent. This will give you some more space, but you will be facing a whole new set of challenges It's all good though

Hang in there