I always knew had to wean now... but ...

[MantaRay]

Ruf, I am so glad that it is going well so far. Your attitude is so positive hun, I know that no matter what happens you will make the best of it.

WRT to dropping feeds, I would do whatever suits you best. There is no right or wrong order. Keep up the good work hun.

[paradise lost]

It's so hard when what our heart tells us is best is not what our head KNOWS is best. I really ached reading your post. I weaned for a medical reason (easier physically because my milk just vanished so i had little choice...) and it was so painful when we'd finally stopped (7 months).

I found making time for skin to skin makes a big difference for us, even if there can't be boobie milk at the same time. I weaned her off breastmilk in November 2006 and we STILL now have baths and showers together and occasionally co-sleep skin to skin (because i sleep naked and she strips off at every opportunity. It really helps me stay connected with her.

Bx

[Barb Glare]

Hi,

In the Australian Breastfeeding Association, we have a very special counsellor - a treasure. Her name is Yvette and she has MS herself and is extremely knowledgeable about MS and breastfeeding. If you'd like to be put in touch - she is happy to take calls, I can PM you with her number
Regards
Barb

[rufalina]

Wow. If you could send me that number Barb i would really appreciate it. It would be good to talk with someone "in the know". Thanks!!!

Hoobley - good call on the skin to skin. I do love carrying DS in the ergo too, so that gets me lots of close time too.

[rufalina]

Jut thought I would do an update... I have successfully dropped a couple of feeds, using the "reverse comp feed" method. I did have DS refusing the bottle for a bit, but after replacing the newborn teat with a faster flowing one, we are back on track. I am pleased I have the luxury of doing this slowly, and it is making it easier to deal with. But, I must say, all the bottle preparation, cleaning, boiling water etc is a bit of a PITA! ... BBs are just so easy ... Thank you all again for your help.

[MantaRay]

That's great that it's going so well for you. I hope all the washing doesn't drive you too crazy!

Did you get that number from Barb? If not, it would be ok to PM her to remind her.

[alioops]

Rufi! I know it sucks to wean for medical reasons. I hope that you dont feel guilty hun, Having MS was not your choice so banish all those guilty thoughts right now hun!! I am glad the process is going smoothly, and I hope you are getting in plenty of snuggle times!