https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:27:09 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/weaning-amp-hormones#post-1715175 Sun, 22 Jun 2014 18:58:27 +0000 JessyMess 1715175@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm so glad I found this thread! I started weaning my 25 month old LO 3 weeks ago, and I'm so worn out from the hormonal roller coaster. Any advice on how long this lasts? I actually have morning sickness again and an aversion to smells like the first trimester. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/weaning-amp-hormones#post-1685089 Fri, 06 Jun 2014 13:13:08 +0000 septca 1685089@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Alivoo01: ha ha ha. They had done the deed once or twice in the last month and I guess that was enough! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/weaning-amp-hormones#post-1685053 Fri, 06 Jun 2014 13:01:48 +0000 Alivoo01 1685053@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@septca: whaaaaaaaat?! So....... who's baby is it........ :meh: </p> <p>@.twist.: I dropped one pumping session, but still have 2 in place and I comfort nurse him to sleep. I want to drop another pumping session soon, but my boobs get so full they feel bruised once I do pump. ouch. Not looking forward to the hormones that follow with weaning. First it was tough starting to breastfeed, and now it's tough to STOP breastfeeding. Is there an express lane somewhere for something easy?? No? Okay. Thought I'd try. :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/weaning-amp-hormones#post-1685045 Fri, 06 Jun 2014 12:58:02 +0000 JoJoGirl 1685045@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@septca: Hahahah. I'm in no rush, so i think it'll be the longest, slowest weaning process ever. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/weaning-amp-hormones#post-1684968 Fri, 06 Jun 2014 12:28:15 +0000 septca 1684968@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JoJoGirl: Go SLLLLLLLOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWly. I did not. But I lived to tell the tale.</p> <p>@tinyperson: Yeah, probably not. But cautionary tale... one of my best friends just weaned so she could start TTC #2. She was going to acupuncture to get her period back. One night last week, she and her husband got into a big fight because she was being PMSy and he said, "You're really acting pregnant, you need to take a test." And she was like, "Dude, you have to BD to get KU..." Well, guess what? 5 positive HPTs later... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/weaning-amp-hormones#post-1684959 Fri, 06 Jun 2014 12:24:27 +0000 JoJoGirl 1684959@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh geeeeeeeez. I'm probably going to wean in the next few weeks/1-2 months so this is not making me excited. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/weaning-amp-hormones#post-1684958 Fri, 06 Jun 2014 12:24:15 +0000 tinyperson 1684958@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@septca: Haha - it's not possible in our case - in laws were visiting and then we've been sick. It's 100% not that :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/weaning-amp-hormones#post-1684940 Fri, 06 Jun 2014 12:18:05 +0000 .twist. 1684940@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@septca: For real. I have been contemplating it. Please AF show up, PLEEEEEASE. hahahaha </p> <p>ETA: my kid is only 11 months, I'm just not ready yet. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/weaning-amp-hormones#post-1684930 Fri, 06 Jun 2014 12:16:03 +0000 septca 1684930@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@tinyperson: and @.twist.: I went through so many HPTs the two weeks after I weaned... ::hangs head in shame:: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/weaning-amp-hormones#post-1684870 Fri, 06 Jun 2014 11:58:04 +0000 .twist. 1684870@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@septca: OH, I also thought the headaches were a lack of caffine so I've been drinking tea like crazy. hahaha maybe it's not that.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/weaning-amp-hormones#post-1684865 Fri, 06 Jun 2014 11:56:45 +0000 tinyperson 1684865@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@septca: Hmm...I've also had nausea and dizziness this week. Weaning explains it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/weaning-amp-hormones#post-1684854 Fri, 06 Jun 2014 11:53:36 +0000 .twist. 1684854@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@septca: ooooh! How about crampiness? I haven't gotten AF yet, but keep getting cramps. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/weaning-amp-hormones#post-1684842 Fri, 06 Jun 2014 11:51:06 +0000 septca 1684842@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Totally normal. :heart: </p> <p>Weaning throws your hormones all out of whack and it is NOT FUN.</p> <p>Depression, mood swings, extreme PMS-y behavior... all normal. So are nausea, headaches, dizziness... weaning is *so* much fun. :bummed: </p> <p>BUT there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Once you are out, you get your body back, your drive may come back, you may be better able to lose weight, you may sleep better. I loved BFing, I am glad we did as long as we did, etc., but - *man* - I am happy it's over. :grin: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/weaning-amp-hormones#post-1684828 Fri, 06 Jun 2014 11:47:34 +0000 .twist. 1684828@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@tinyperson: haha well, I'm actually quite happy for you because I feel completely insane and I wish it on no one. ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/weaning-amp-hormones#post-1684822 Fri, 06 Jun 2014 11:46:08 +0000 tinyperson 1684822@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just weaned, but unintentionally — we'd been at morning and night feeds since 12.5 months. LO had a cold last week, and was teething so Saturday night she refused, and hasn't wanted it since. I kept offering till yesterday, but I'm calling us done now. She was 18 months old yesterday, so I'm happy with how far we got.</p> <p>I really haven't noticed any major mood swings so far, but I haven't been sleeping well, so maybe the hormones are at play in a different way for me? Sorry I don't have more advice! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/weaning-amp-hormones#post-1684821 Fri, 06 Jun 2014 11:45:43 +0000 .twist. 1684821@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Elderberrygin: I am so glad (notglad) to hear it's normal! This is craziness! I don't even think I was like this in the 1st tri! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/weaning-amp-hormones#post-1684816 Fri, 06 Jun 2014 11:45:04 +0000 .twist. 1684816@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Radish: Omg. I seriously contemplated divorce over a not properly rinsed bowl last night! and then I got the lyrics right to a song I'm digging right now and broke down in happy tears. I.feel.insane. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/weaning-amp-hormones#post-1684814 Fri, 06 Jun 2014 11:44:51 +0000 Elderberrygin 1684814@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, I had awful mood swings and depression but it passed fairly quickly once LO was completely weaned. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/weaning-amp-hormones#post-1684809 Fri, 06 Jun 2014 11:43:24 +0000 Radish 1684809@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes! I had a lot of depression and symptoms similar to the first trimester when I weaned earlier this year. They were pretty extreme and took my by surprise. It all slowly went away over the next few weeks. Apparently it is normal, but not talked about a lot. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/weaning-amp-hormones#post-1684788 Fri, 06 Jun 2014 11:38:54 +0000 .twist. 1684788@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have been weaning L for the past couple weeks. Dropping a feeding a week. We are down to one morning feed. </p> <p>As far as weaning goes, I'm so happy with how it's going. I have struggled with our breastfeeding relationship in it's entirety. So, to finally be finished is a relief. Which seems to be a rare feeling as far as I have seen in regards to breastfeeding. </p> <p>However, I have been feeling extremely emotional about EVERYTHING ELSE. Last night dh was annoyed with me about something so small, and normally I would just shrug it off and move on with our night, but I broke down crying and started to wonder why he's even with me if I can't even keep the house tidy. Hello crazy! Now, today, I got a call from an old friend who I haven't seen in a little over a year and I feel like today is the best day ever. </p> <p>I have been having mood swings like this for the past week and it is really starting to get to me. </p> <p>Is this normal? Did anyone else notice major mood swings while weaning? What did you do to help keep them under control? </p> <p>I am normally a very calm, level headed person and this crazy woman that cries over song lyrics is driving me nuts! </p>