cows milk for 8 1/2 month old?????

[MantaRay]

I think the advice from the ABA sounds good. It is similar to what my boys also. I would go with that.

[Jo Jo]

Thanks for all the info,
The rice milk is a good idea, i hadn't heard that.

Linds - i was also told that my dd could go without the other BF if she was having the 3 solids & water also, but my dd really loves the booby, i don't know how i'll ever wean her! She uses it for comfort sometimes too. I don't really need to go back to work i just thought if they were desperate they could give me a call. I think i would be too worried about her going without the BF so i'm thinking i might just put it off untill she's a bit older.

Suse - i feel like i get better advice from this site than CHN, she is lovely but sometimes i just have to go with my instincts.

[MantaRay]

Jo jo, it is possible to return to work and still bf. I have done it twice and it didn't interfere with bfing. But if you don't feel ready, extra time at home could be nice too. I am sure that whatever decision you make will be the right one and either way you can continue a rewarding bfing journey.

[Jo Jo]

Thanks MantaRay, i know i could still keep the BF & work if i had to. I don't really need to return yet as my position is still available to me for a while yet & we are doing fine on one wage atm. I just thought it might be nice to have a day to socialise & a bit of mind stimulation, though i do have a pamper nite on Sunday's with my sisters & i do dancing one nite a week & have started to have a massage every month or so, so i'm doing ok!!
I might enjoy time at home with her a little bit longer while i can, & if they are desperate for a fill in at work every now & then i guess i can just worry about it when the time comes.