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thread: We made it to 15 months of BF'ing, now we're done

  1. #1
    BellyBelly Life Subscriber & MPM

    Feb 2007
    Melbourne
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    Smile We made it to 15 months of BF'ing, now we're done

    Well, my last ever baby is now weaned at 15 months. Not sure if I should insert a happy smilie or a crying one LOL!

    I have very mixed feelings about it. I'm proud to have gotten so far, DS1 was BF'd until 6 months and DS2 until 11 months. So feeding DD until 15 months is a great achievement for me. I actually decided to wean her rather than let her decide. She was only BF'd once a day (before bed at night) and I know there wasn't really much left for her because she was getting frustrated.

    I knew our time was coming to an end, so I decided to bite the bullet. It feels good knowing that if I'm not here, DH or someone else can now put her to bed at night without her being dependent on me. And I can't wait to wear underwire bras again hahaha!

    We had a good innings, but I do feel sad that this is my last baby and I'll never BF again. I'll miss those gorgeous snuggles, I'll miss watching DD fall asleep contentedly in my arms while feeding. But I'm feeling good to have my body back to myself finally. I feel ready to move on. I'm so glad DD was on the good stuff for so long though

    Don't really know what the point of this post is, I just need to sort out my feelings I think!

  2. #2
    Registered User

    Oct 2008
    Victoria
    4,601

    well done to both of you on getting to 15 months! Such an achievement! Enjoy your new found evening freedom

    I actually cried reading that, guess I still miss BF Moo LOL!

  3. #3
    Registered User

    Jul 2007
    melb
    8,498

    Well done that's a great achievement!!!

  4. #4
    Registered User

    Oct 2007
    Perth,WA
    2,942

    Well done Trish! You did so well....it is sad and 'glad' at the same time isn't it!

  5. #5
    BellyBelly Life Subscriber & MPM

    Feb 2007
    Melbourne
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    Thanks loverlies

    CheezelMonster - Sorry I made you cry!

    Feeb - You have a much bigger achievement - tandem feeding your two, well done!

    Julia - Yep, definitely sad and glad! Hard to believe it's all over...

  6. #6
    Registered User

    Sep 2008
    Melbourne
    1,612

    Congratulations, what a wonderful effort by both you and your DD

  7. #7
    Registered User

    Sep 2007
    Brisbane
    5,729

    You did great! Now celebrate getting your boobies back .

  8. #8
    Registered User

    Jan 2008
    2,037

    An admirable achievement! Congrats

  9. #9
    Registered User

    Nov 2007
    Off with the fairies.
    4,370

    Way to go!! Congratulations to you and your girl!


    xox

  10. #10
    BellyBelly Life Subscriber & MPM

    Feb 2007
    Melbourne
    5,462

    Thank you so much for your lovely comments everyone, you've made me feel very good about it all

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    Mar 2008
    Waterloo, Merseyside, UK
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    well done Trish, I hope this is the start of a wonderful new chapter in your lives. you did amazing to get to 15 months x

  12. #12
    Registered User

    Nov 2006
    brisbane
    3,975

    Well done hun! What a beautiful time you have had with your gorgeous children! Each one a special bf relationship! You should be so proud! Enjoy underwire and nights alone lol xx

  13. #13
    Registered User

    Jul 2005
    Sydney
    7,896

    Well done on giving your DD such a fabulous start and your bfing achievement with all three is one to be proud of!

    It's so nice to hear the weaning transition was gentle and hassle-free for DD. And I'm sure you'll be okay with it soon.

  14. #14
    Registered User

    Aug 2006
    Melbourne
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    Now being a BFing mother that was very emotional to read......Well done xx

  15. #15
    Moderator

    Dec 2006
    Smidgen-ville
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    15 months, that's awesome. Well done Add that to your 2 DSs and that's a lot of bfing!

    Now go spoil yourself with some nice bras. And matching knickers too!

  16. #16
    BellyBelly Life Subscriber & MPM

    Feb 2007
    Melbourne
    5,462

    Now go spoil yourself with some nice bras. And matching knickers too!
    Haha, I don't think DH will have a problem with that .

    Thanks SOOOOO much to each and everyone of you for your lovely comments, I'm so glad I posted now, you are all helping me feel at peace about it all

  17. #17
    Registered User

    Jan 2007
    7,197

    Well done sweetheart James and I weaned at 17 mths and I had totally the same feelings, knowing he is my last but what a wonderful achievement! Enjoy the evening bevvies and freedom!

  18. #18
    BellyBelly Life Subscriber & MPM

    Feb 2007
    Melbourne
    5,462

    Thanks Tan! Wow, you did great making it to 17 months!! I'm now loving those guilt free bevvies...OH, and I just realised I can finally take cold & flu tablets and Nurofen again!

    It's been a long, LONG time LOL!

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