Hi,

They know how to get you where it hurts, don't they? It may help to keep in mind that 10mnths is not a normal age of weaning - they are designed to feed way, way beyond 10 mnths. Is she having bottles already? A healthy baby, in the absence a replacement wouldn't starve. There will be a reason for her refusal, and most times they go back fine. If she is eating and drinking fine there is no need to offer her formula (or if she already has formula, extra formula.)
Where babies do wean at this age it is generally because (understandably) mothers become concerned and offer formula is a bottle, and they learn to prefer this. Or because bottle are already part of their daily routine, and they seem to the baby a better option than a low milk supply.
Do you think your little one could be a little off-colour? Or teething? Ear infection? Often there seems to be no explaination for their refusal, but a few days later it becomes clear that they are unwell, and, just like us, when they are unwell they go off their tucker. If you are concerned, it would be worth a trip to your medical advisor to check it out.
Otherwise, Christy's ideas are fabulous. Definately give them a try, and then try them all again! The Australian Breastfeeding Association has a great booklet called "breast refusal" which is available for onlly $5 and has great information and tips.
My own breast refuser (I thought) had quit by 9-10 mnths.) But, after 12mnths he became a real "booby boy" and sailed on for, well, a long time!
Let us know how it goes, and if it is the end of the breastfeeding line (occasionally it is) you have really, really done the most fabulous job. 10 mnths? That's sensational. What a great start you have given her. Acknowledge your sadness - it is a precious part of our lives that most of us will only experience once or twice in a lifetime, but celebrate your success also
Regards
Barb