Ahg, this has been one of the hardest things for me to do. Believe me, the decision was tough to make and wasn't made because I think breastfeeding is "icky" or "just too much work and stress". I hate giving my son man made food and forgoing my divine design in being able to provide nutrition to my child. I strongly believe my body was created for a reason and that I would be silly not to use it for what it was intended. So we are now going 1/2 and 1/2 and it has been working out great for us. But, as all nursing mothers know, once you start supplementing, you start to lose your supply faster. So I anticipate that when he is 9 months I will probably have to switch him over to formula completely. The thought makes me so sad. But, I've done all I can and 9 months isn't bad, right?
Just thought I'd add that I am using the Playtex Nursing System....love it! Its designed to drain like the mother, so its great for babies that nurse. My Grandpa Carson bought me a whole set of Playtex bottle when I had Carson, and I never had the need to use them. But I kept them around and now I am so glad that I did!
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You've done an awesome job and if it is right for you guys, you shouldn't feel bad weaning him. 9 months is a LONG time!
I plan on putting Lexi on regular milk at 9 months. Also I have found some herbs that help boost my supply at a nutrition store here in Idaho. Lexi's appetite has increased so dramatically here that I wasn't keeping up. They have tea or pills, I'm doing both to boost and it really helps. You should NEVER feel bad about doing the best you can for your child! I'm sure your doing the best you can and are a GREAT mom!
Sarah, just remember that you gotta do what you gotta do. Sometimes your body is only capable of doing so much. When Chase was around 3 months I had to supplement with some formula and from then on he didn't want to breastmilk anymore, he preferred the formula. I really wanted to nurse, but I couldn't deprive him of what he wanted and needed. It is hard sometimes doing formula sometimes, but at the same time it is ok. It definently has worked out for Chase, he is a BIG boys and growing and developing rapidly. I just kind of look at it as that we are blessed to live a day and age where we have the extra knowledge and help of things like formula that people didn't used to have. Anyways, sorry this is long, it just kind of hit home with me a little, so I hope this helps a little. Just remember that you are a good mom and you love your kids so much. (Sorry this was so long.)
Don't feel bad Sara! 9 months is a good long time! you have given him tons of good nutrition and antibodies.
Cyber ((hugs)). I had to supplement with my little girl at 2 months and boy was it hard. You're doing everything you can and don't feel bad. You've given him a great start in those 9 months.
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