My baby is 5 weeks old and I am stopping breastfeeding. She seems like she is still hungry after I breastfeed so I have been supplementing and now my milk supply has lessened. I breastfed my son for 16 months and that was so difficult and I just don't want to go through that again, especially with a toddler to take care of also. Another reason is that it is causing my son to get jealous when he sees me breastfeeding her. I also don't get to sleep durirng the day and now because of breastfeeding I can't sleep at night, with the formula feeding I can allow my husband to feed her while I sleep. I know I can pump but that leaves me with no hands free for 20-30 minutes at a time and I have to keep an eye on my son.
The issue is I feel terribly guilty, wondering if she will be unhealthy because I am stopping so soon. Does anyone know if she is going to benefit enough from only 5-6 weeks of breastfeeding?
2006-10-31
01:42:45
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