W-day is looming

[onthefly]

I have to stop soon to go back to IVF and I think I just need my hand held.

[maz]

honey

Why do you have to stop BFing while doing ivf?

[onthefly]

Thanks Maz

I have to do a medicated cycle and prolactin inteferes with it (and some ivf drugs are not good, though on that score I'm not 100% since I don't know exactly what I'll be on)

anyway, I'm just sad.

[maz]

could you prehaps still express while your taking them so that you can BF once yourve stopped taking the drugs?
Sorry babe I have no idea (can you tell)

[onthefly]

Yeah, but that's ok.
I really appreciate it anyway

[Amity]

Oh honey.

Thinking of you.

[sloane]

an offer of virtual handholding is always available from me if you need it

[maz]

Yeah, but that's ok.
I really appreciate it anyway

ah and now ya got moi crying

ya hon

[{sarah}]

Aww Marcellus The only comfort I can think of is to say, look what you will get as a result


Maz, it's because prolactin can inhibit implantation, the reason why breastfeeding can be a contraceptive in the first six months because the levels are so high. Most clinics will make sure you're not breastfeeding & some will do BTs to make sure your prolactin levels have dropped to normal levels before allowing you to do a cycle again. They say it's to give you the best possible chance at conceiving which is technically true, but I believe it's probably more likely to make sure their success rates have the best chance IYKWIM.

[maz]

Thanks Sarah...I totally understand now...god how hard

[Winter]

Huge hugs Marcey It is going to be a really big thing for you to do. I'll be there to virtually hand-hold along the way with this. A is such a gorgeous child, you & your boobs have done that. Amazing! Now the path is going to change for you and at the end, you'll have a brand new bubba to feed, sustain, nurture & comfort with your milk. Just like you have done with A. It's only really a kinda/sorta end, and a new beginning too.

[Liviam]

Oh how for you sweety! Sending heaps of

[Laranna]

Oh

[Bumperstump Cummerbund]

Lots of virtual hand holding, plus RL chatting if you want it darl - I may not be experienced, but I'm cuddly!

[onthefly]

awww
now i have to hide in my room still i stop crying

thank you

[*Infinity*]

Big hugs Marcellus

[*Beema*]

Big it can be so hard making these kinds of decisions

I really like how Sarah put it, beautiful

You have done an awesome job, every drop of BM is a priceless gift that your little one will gain from for the rest of their lives

Having a cry is completely fine, it is such a special bond to BF, and for it to be nearing an end can be a very emotional time. Just take every feed as if it is the last and it makes it easier, as each extra feed is super special xxoo

[tippytoes]

Totally get it hun
Rach xx