It's common for breastfed babies to make up for missed day feeds during the night. I think if you try to wean him it could make the daytime separation worse.. I know that's not really helpful, sorry. Maybe you could try it after he's adjusted to not having you during the day? Hard though, if you're back at work, trying to nightwean. Or maybe you could nightwean but offer the breast constantly between the time you get home and bed time?
Can you co-sleep or do you do that already?
How many feeds does he have during the day?
Sorry.. not very helpful !
ETA: maybe some body who has actually nightweaned before going back to work or has gone back to work while breastfeeding with a baby of a similar age will be able to share their expereinces. I just posted my thoughts, which aren't based on my own experience (just heresay from talking with other mums) so I probably shouldn't have posted!
Last edited by skeetaboat; January 30th, 2010 at 09:42 AM.
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