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MrGreedylookalike
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Posted: 24 October 2007 at 8:18pm \| IP Logged

Hannah is nearly 7 months old and for the last few weeks I have been weaning her onto formula and plan to stop bf after tonight's dreamfeed.

I feel really sad about it even tho I feel it is time for me to stop so I can get dh and Ellie more involved with feeding her and I know I would feel like this no matter what age she was - it's just Hannah will be my last baby and so I know that I'll never get those magic moments again.. I felt similar when I stopped feeding Ellie so I know it'll pass but feel so sad I want to cry!

Sorry this is a pointless thread but am feeling blue...

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Posted: 24 October 2007 at 8:29pm \| IP Logged

I felt exactly the same as you do when I stopped bfeeding Ben at age 2ys 4mth. Its a huge decision to make but if its right for you, your lo and your family then its the right choice! Its a big part of you life and your special connection with Hanah, so obviously you're gonna miss it at first. As you say though things get better and you'll always have the memories. I'm lucky that I'll hopefully get to do it again sometime soon. Well done for doing so well and don't worry x

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Posted: 24 October 2007 at 11:23pm \| IP Logged

I felt like that too when I stopped feeding Emilie as she was my last...

And look at me now! Facing feeding twins in a few weeks!

Seriously, it is a wee sad moment, but as you say it does pass. Well done on feeding her for 7 months and look forward to the next stage! They grow so fast don't they?

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Posted: 25 October 2007 at 10:45am \| IP Logged

Aww Greeds I remember that feeling well with Edward. Chances are he'll be my only child and when I stopped feeding him at 11 months it was really difficult. He self weaned so I had no choice but I really missed that bond. However it soon redevelops in other ways.

I cant believe hannah is 7 months already - where did that time go? It will be lovely watching Ellie feed her and to watch their bond strengthen and for DP too.

I hope the sad feelings dont last too long.

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Posted: 25 October 2007 at 11:49am \| IP Logged

I felt really sad when I gave up breastfeeding. I made sure that the last bottle of the night was in his rocking chair upstairs all cuddled in with me. So we could still share some quiet time just us.

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