https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 26 May 2026 09:38:15 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-looking-forward-to-quitting-breastfeeding-or-dreading-it#post-74813 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:13:06 +0000 Becksabee 74813@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just stopped, and I'd say it's a little of both. I'm kind of relieved, but I'll also miss it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-looking-forward-to-quitting-breastfeeding-or-dreading-it#post-74794 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:20:46 +0000 Cchoi4 74794@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just stopped recently. LO was never a great nurser but it was the best first thing in the morning. I loved being able to provide for him in that way (and cuddling with him). But it was also stressful. I never knew if he would push me away and get frustrated.</p> <p>So a little of both really. I miss that relationship but I can spend more time with him playing now and not worry about "his next meal". </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-looking-forward-to-quitting-breastfeeding-or-dreading-it#post-74788 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:03:33 +0000 cupcakemama 74788@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I cried when I stopped breastfeeding and found it quite difficult. I still miss that special time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-looking-forward-to-quitting-breastfeeding-or-dreading-it#post-74690 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:41:04 +0000 shellio 74690@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lemondrop: How's it going now? I hope it has gotten better for you. My LO is 8 weeks and it has been getting better for me as he gets bigger. </p> <p>I am looking forward to stopping, but I do love the bonding. Bottle feeding is definitely bonding time too, though. (I'm mostly pumping right now, I "breastfeed" but he doesn't get much milk from it, we're hoping he will as he gets bigger.) But I really want my body back, I'm tired of the sore nipples, plugged ducts, timer over my head. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-looking-forward-to-quitting-breastfeeding-or-dreading-it#post-60038 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 01:15:22 +0000 sandy 60038@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Learning how to breastfeed was probably one of the most difficult/painful experiences of my life, but I'm so glad I stuck with it. My baby is almost 11 weeks and I love that she is getting more and more efficient at feeding because it can be so time consuming! My plan at the moment is to breastfeed until she is a year old, but I am really looking forward to the day when I can stop :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-looking-forward-to-quitting-breastfeeding-or-dreading-it#post-59996 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:01:55 +0000 Red 59996@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've been breastfeeding for almost 14 months now, which is MUCH longer than I had anticipated, and I can't wait to start weaning her. Gonna start after we get back from vacation in a few weeks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-looking-forward-to-quitting-breastfeeding-or-dreading-it#post-59967 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:25:03 +0000 SAHM0811 59967@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Def a little bit of both dread and excitement. I will keep going though til she self-weans. I can't imagine myself being the one to cut it off at this point. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-looking-forward-to-quitting-breastfeeding-or-dreading-it#post-59954 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:11:43 +0000 lemondrop 59954@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Rubies: Thank you! Your post makes me feel a lot better, it is really hard! I'm glad I took the class and met with any lactation consultant that would see me in the hospital, but even so its nice to see it gets better. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-looking-forward-to-quitting-breastfeeding-or-dreading-it#post-59952 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:09:35 +0000 lemondrop 59952@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not sure yet- I actually had this conversation day before yesterday with my mom. She nursed us for 2 years each and loved it... I like it, but don't love it 2 1/2 weeks in. We've had some latching problems, and are finally getting into the swing of things (I hope, knock on wood!). </p> <p>Frustrated the other night, I asked her when she started loving it- she said 3 days.... not helpful! She said the bigger they get the easier it is, here's hoping. I'm not anywhere near quitting, but I would like to love it. I've got an appointment with my lactation consultant tomorrow, and that always makes me feel better. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-looking-forward-to-quitting-breastfeeding-or-dreading-it#post-59933 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:58:02 +0000 chopsuey 59933@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I look forward to the day I can stop. But I have a feeling I won't have much of a break between kids since I wanna nurse for at least 18 months.. ideally 2 years! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-looking-forward-to-quitting-breastfeeding-or-dreading-it#post-59914 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:46:10 +0000 mynoahbear 59914@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's only been a month and I already can't wait to stop Breastfeeding. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-looking-forward-to-quitting-breastfeeding-or-dreading-it#post-59810 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:48:10 +0000 Boogs 59810@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just can't wait to stop and have my body back. It will also be great to not feel like I constantly have a timer over my head when I go on solo errands. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-looking-forward-to-quitting-breastfeeding-or-dreading-it#post-59774 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:34:25 +0000 Rubies 59774@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Up until she was 3 months old, I wanted to give it up because I was having so many problems. But after that, it got better and now it's perfect...I love breastfeeding but I can't wait to stop just to have that part of my body back. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-looking-forward-to-quitting-breastfeeding-or-dreading-it#post-59747 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:25:41 +0000 BoogieBea 59747@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I feel the same. She's 6 months now and I feel like it went by so fast, what's another 6 months? Was planning to stop around a year. She takes a bottle a day but I pretty much have to force feed her. It's even harder now that she's stuffed up. But I know I'll miss it. I don't miss that it makes me so neurotic - i always worry if she's eating enough. And I miss having a real drink. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-looking-forward-to-quitting-breastfeeding-or-dreading-it#post-59738 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:24:00 +0000 Mrs. Yoyo 59738@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Bee: Same. I love that he's still nursing like a champ at 7 months ... but what I wouldn't give for just a weekend away! He takes bottles, but I don't have a ton socked away in the freezer and it's such a pain to pump to replace every missed feeding. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-looking-forward-to-quitting-breastfeeding-or-dreading-it#post-59737 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:22:32 +0000 Maysprout 59737@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'll be sad that that bond isn't there anymore, it's been more special to me than I ever thought.</p> <p>But my little girl is 8 months now and is eating a bit of solids everyday so in a way it's nice to feel like I don't have to worry about pumping or nursing every time she eats (just most of the time). </p> <p>So I guess I'll feel a bit of sadness and a bit of independence. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-looking-forward-to-quitting-breastfeeding-or-dreading-it#post-59734 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:21:31 +0000 heffalump 59734@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I quit after a week. And I also went both ways. It was too much and I was in too much pain, so it was a relief to stop. But I hated that she wasn't going to get the health benefits and bonding. Although now that she's bottle fed, I know that you're still able to bond over bottle feeding. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-you-looking-forward-to-quitting-breastfeeding-or-dreading-it#post-59727 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:18:04 +0000 Mrs. Bee 59727@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A little of both for me. I will be happy to have my body back but will miss my special little bond with her I'm sure when the time comes to wean. It's my one trick I can use to soothe her in a way no one else can.</p> <p>She is comfort nursing as I type! :)</p> <p>What bout you? </p>