Ok ladeis, I don't know what to do
161 postsposted 26th Jul
I gave Connor formula yesterday forthe first time, mixed feelings there. He's a little over 1 month. Anyway so then I thought I would continue on formula, my boobs this morning hurt so damn bad! So I pumped, not as long as usual, and feel better. How do I stop breastfeeding?
quoteI have 1 child & live in Missouri
9445 postsposted 26th Jul
i know when i gave birth i didnt breast feed and i just had to wait until all of the milk drained.
quoteI have 1 child & live in Virginia
1505 postsposted 26th Jul
Engorgement stops production...as well as cold. If you keep pumping, they'll keep producing. So ice those babies, wrap them up tight (nice sports bra, or my SIL even used an ace wrap).
I've heard cabbage leaves in your bra can help ease the discomfort. Sounds silly, but I've heard it multiple places, even the lactation consultant.
quoteI've heard cabbage leaves in your bra can help ease the discomfort. Sounds silly, but I've heard it multiple places, even the lactation consultant.
I have 1 child & live in North Dakota
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349 postsposted 26th Jul
I allways weaned my babies off so I wouldn't get engorged. Just switch a little nursing for a little formula and the next day a little more. It is the less painful way of slowing your production before you stop....
quoteI have 7 kids & live in Missouri
10853 postsposted 26th Jul
Avoid hot showers, and cabbage leaves apparently work a treat.
quoteI have 1 child & live in Ballan, Australia
1537 postsposted 26th Jul
Why do you want to stop nursing? It is the best thing I have ever done, next to having my baby, in my entire life.
quoteI have 1 child & live in Indiana
posted 26th Jul
Quoting JulieL:“ Why do you want to stop nursing? It is the best thing I have ever done, next to having my baby, in my entire life.”
ditto.
I have 1 child & live in Tacoma, Washington
posted 26th Jul
its her choice. some people just dont WANT to breast feed. some people cant. it doesnt really have anything to do with what was best for ayone else.
quoteI have 1 child & live in Virginia
posted 26th Jul
Quoting Heather ©:“ its her choice. some people just dont WNAT to breast feed. some people cant. it doesnt really have anything to do with what was best for ayone else.”
yeah but shes obviously been doing it for a month without supplementing, and she obviously has milk since shes engourged. we were just wondering. i didnt know it wasnt allowed to ask questions. because maybe if she was quitting because of lack of support, then we could support her or something.
I have 1 child & live in Tacoma, Washington
1764 postsposted 26th Jul
Because every time someone asks a question about "trying to stop BF" or the like it automatically gets all the BF freaks in here starting stuff. she just asked how to stop BF...she doesnt have to explain WHY she wants to.
quoteI have 3 kids & live in Florida
3260 postsposted 26th Jul
I never breastfed, so im assumng stopping is the same as never doing it to begin with. i dont think it was particularly painful, but my breast just got huge and looked awesome for a few days, then nothing. if it h urts take the percocet you got after you had the baby if you have any left. i think mine were gone between picking up the script at the pharmacy and the ride home lol
quoteI have 1 child & live in Boston, Massachusetts
posted 26th Jul
Quoting MizAne:“ Because every time someone asks a question about "trying to stop BF" or the like it automatically gets ... [snip!] ... gets all the BF freaks in here starting stuff. she just asked how to stop BF...she doesnt have to explain WHY she wants to.”No I just like to give people encouragement because I know what an awesome beautiful thing it is. It is hard at first but it gets way better. But you can call me a breastfeeding freak, I don't mind, I'll take that as a compliment
I have 1 child & live in Indiana
posted 26th Jul
Quoting MizAne:“ Because every time someone asks a question about "trying to stop BF" or the like it automatically gets ... [snip!] ... gets all the BF freaks in here starting stuff. she just asked how to stop BF...she doesnt have to explain WHY she wants to.”
i am a bfing freak. and a lot of women give up before even gettign started because they have lack of support or help, and if i can help them i will. if she wants to quit because she doesnt like it, then fine, but if theres a chance she is posting this as a cry for help, then i will try to help.sometimes when people say they wanna quit something it's just because they are hoping somebody will encourage them to keep going. and thats not just with bfing, it's with many different things in life, jobs, sports, projects, school etc.
I have 1 child & live in Tacoma, Washington
4720 postsposted 26th Jul
Quoting lolajessup:“ i am a bfing freak. and a lot of women give up before even gettign started because they have lack of ... [snip!] ... them to keep going. and thats not just with bfing, it's with many different things in life, jobs, sports, projects, school etc.”
I have 1 child & live in Vista, California
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