I still nurse her, only at night to get her to fall asleep. I really want to stop because it's not comfortable for me, honestly it hurts. And not only that but my husband is really getting on me to stop because he wants my breasts back, he keeps saying I gave them up for a whole year and you were supposed to quit after she turned one....well anyway, I know it's my body and whatever, but I just wants some advice preferably from someone who has gone through a similar situation. She just won't quit, she tugs at my shirt and screams uncontrolably until I nurse her at night. HELP!!!!!
2007-10-03 13:56:11 · 11 answers · asked by rose_2620 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Find another routine that works for her at bedtime that does not involve breast feeding. It may cause crying for a few nights, but she'll get over it fast. Make sure she has a full tummy and plenty of fluids to drink. That's the best I can do. Don't forget - as long as she's safe, fed, clean, dry, and had a drink - crying is okay as long as you check in on her from time to time to give her a sense of security that you are still there but she's not going to get what she wants by crying. Stay strong!!! By the way - my husband would be the same way :)
2007-10-03 14:25:20 · answer #1 · answered by Mrs. Lucky 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't want to sound mean or insensitive BUT, for the love of heaven, parents... if your child is doing something- or not doing something- that you don't like, take control and instigate the behavior that you DO want! it's honestly not that difficult! If you don't want your daughter breastfeeding, then DON'T BREASTFEED HER! It's simple! She's 1- I promise she will get over it in a few days and nothing bad will happen to her! You just will have to listen to a little- or maybe a lot- of fussing/crying for a few days. Then it will be over and I swear you'll be so glad you did it! This goes for ANY behavior or habit. I've been in the child rearing business for 36 years and still can't get over how or why parents say that their children "won't do this" or "won't let me do that"- Be a parent and take some control! This doesn't mean that you are being mean about it- be sympathetic and loving, but stay firm- say " I'm very sorry, I know you want to nurse, but you're such a big girl now and mommy can't do that anymore. You can have some milk in your sippy cup before bedtime." Good Luck!
2007-10-03 16:32:39 · answer #2 · answered by nanny411 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I found that as my daughter became older, as long as she continued nursing regularly, there was enough milk to keep it from being painful. Is she nursing on a sporatic schedule? Or, could you be pregnant? Or have thrush? At age 2 1/2 she is already well on her way to weaning, especially if you're not making much milk. The lack of milk will be it's own deterrent. If you want her to wean on her own, just be patient. She will.
2016-03-13 06:55:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, your husband needs to grow up and get weaned first - OMG! A child will nurse until he/she is ready to stop and right now if she's being pressured, then you're being pressured more. It's an issue of her needing to nuzzle, not being nourished. Try being in a rocking chair and start to nurse then once she falls asleep slowly remove the nipple, but keep rocking for a while longer, then put her down. It's a transition. She will quit, but she's fighting daddy (she's sensing it). If she's only doing it at night (when he's home) then the two of them are fighting for your attention. I feel for you, so maybe DADDY needs to rock her to sleep with a bottle of warm milk and listen to her cry just a tad and spend time with his daughter! (and she won't die if she cries) hang in there sweetie!
2007-10-03 14:08:13 · answer #4 · answered by Empress Jan 5 · 4⤊ 2⤋
Let your milk dry up, or find out what foods you can eat that make the milk not taste so good. Offer her a pacifier in it's place, and wean her. It's usually never easy when you are ready and she's not, but it has to happen sooner or later right? :)
2007-10-03 14:00:38 · answer #5 · answered by blr8t2 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's never easy. I took my child on a vacation for the weekend (away from his mommy) because "he's a big boy now." When he came back, it was easier.
2007-10-03 14:06:47 · answer #6 · answered by bitoy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try to get your baby to drink milk through a glass before she goes to sleep. make it appealing for her. you can do it after you say your bedtime stories... make it a habit so that she will get used to it. good luck.
2007-10-03 14:13:00 · answer #7 · answered by brazenlove 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
aww me 2 im still breastfeeding i dont know how 2 stop i do wanna give it up but i dont want to cuz i have gotten use to it.
2007-10-03 16:10:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
try to wean her off little by little or try the bottle after a while she will have to stop i must admit i never seen somebody breast feed for so long
2007-10-03 14:05:09 · answer #9 · answered by roses 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
you just stop. lay her in her bed and let her cry it out its the only thing you can do or have your husband but him to sleep
2007-10-03 16:42:39 · answer #10 · answered by Stacy W 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋