Have stopped BF - it just wasnt working for us. My milk was crap and he was getting so cranky. He is much happier and I am too so in my eyes thats all that matters!
And sasha, that's all that matters, that you and Kye are happy! Well done for persevering as long as you did! BF works for some and not for others - no big deal really!

sasha.. this is what i have always thought too...the not sustaining...i have even been told by drs to feed them solids early as my kids were hungry. YET.. there is so many "don't feed them till 6 months" comets going round. and the whole they don't need it.... They don't get hungry for solids at that age. I am now lost now on what to think i have done a post on this to get other ppls opinions!!!!
Hey guys, my DS1 (9lb 1oz or 4.1kg at birth) started on solids at 2 months!! He point blank refused formula, and I just couldn't keep up my milk supply with his demand - plus it was too tiring feeding half an hour each side and only getting an hour break in between feeds 24/7 (yes he fed every 2 hours day and night for the first six months, even after I started on solids, but at least he didn't feed as long when he had food in his tummy! ) The ECH nurse absolutely scolded me for it saying his gut was too immature to handle solids, but he had shown all the signs of wanting them - opening his mouth ready for a spoon and actually grabbing at food! I started him with custards and jellies in the jars and fresh pureed vegetables. It hasn't caused any problems and he is almost 8 yo now! With a typical 8yo boy's appetite!

None of my others started this young (and Veygas is nearly 2 months and not there yet either!) My DD actually didn't start solids til about 8 or 9 months - she just wasn't interested (but she crawled late and walked late and even talked late! )

DD2 was about 5 or 6 months old starting solids ... we'll wait and see when Veygas is ready!

But I think just watch for signs that they want more than milk ... I know there is alot of hype around "exclusive BF for at least 6 months" but again, you gotta do what's best for you and your baby, and if having solids makes them happy (which in turn makes us happy) then I say go for it!

Oh, and just an update on Veygas - when he was weighed and measured at the hossie before his surgery, he was 6.1kg and 59cm long (3.8kg and 50cm at birth) This was at 7 wks old. And he is doing really well, healing nicely and starting to settle down again!