So over weaning :(

[Mum2SweetCs]

I work full time so she doesnt get milk and she is fine with it. When she sees me though she is stuck on boob non stop and this means sometimes i have to eat dinner with her still stuck on mu boob!!!

We have tried dh settling her she cries blue murder!

I think this is why i have left it so kong to wean her because everytime i try it just feels harder than just feeding her.

I really hope she self weans soon!!!!!

[BellyBelly]

Ahhh have you been back to work long? It must be a huge comfort thing to see you and have her booby after a day without you. As soon as I get home from having the morning out, she'll change from being fine to sooky and clingy and want boob. But its probably been in our favour that she can have it at home during the day, then goes to bed with a full belly.

I'd be focusing on trying to stretch out that dinner time feed and getting as much protein in her as much as you can. My daughter loves soups, maybe a chicken one. If you have something like a thermomix you can grind up almond and brown rice into a powder and use that in the soup to thicken it but also add invisible, tummy filling nutrition. Even egg or fish... fill that belly

[BellyBelly]

I'm going to pop together an article about this, I don't think many mothers speak up about this and how they feel. Is everyone okay with their comments being used in the article? Anyone prefer not?

[onthefly]

How old is she sweet c?
Sometimes the resistance is very strong, and it's simply that they're not ready. It comes and goes in cycles, too, and there are often peaks where kids are typically more demanding of parental attention. If they're breastfeeding, then this is the way it is expressed. If they're not, they demand other things - ups, cuddles, etc, etc. Roughly speaking, around about 14-20 months seems to be a common age for this.
If she's eating well otherwise, it's probably less to do with nutrition and more to do with comfort and security. In a word, it's you that she needs. Many mums in this position find that if they can set some boundaries and reclaim some time to themselves, they're better able to ride out these high-demand periods. Once her needs abate a bit - and the best way to see them go is to meet them - then you may find the weaning process is a lot easier on the both of you.
All the best - it is really hard to find that balance.

[Mum2SweetCs]

I'm going to pop together an article about this, I don't think many mothers speak up about this and how they feel. Is everyone okay with their comments being used in the article? Anyone prefer not?

Kelly i agree with you and it is hard apart from bellybelly to find people who understands.

I personally feel i cant complain to anyone IRL because they all think I should have weaned her 9 months ago!

[BellyBelly]

I think thats everyone's frustration in this position who is feeding a toddler hun. Attitudes of society that they're way past "needing" breastmilk usually result in some pretty awful responses and no support.

Btw, we've gone a little backwards because I have had surgery and can't lift her for a week, and my partner is not getting sleep for work. So after a little while of her not settling overnight (she'll sleep on him but not when put down) I tell him to put her in bed with me. I am confident when I am better I can get back on it though, just need the time to sleep to catch up. Sucks that its all up to me, but, part of the job.