https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 10 Apr 2026 06:36:36 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-a-toddler#post-2479283 Mon, 29 Feb 2016 22:22:48 +0000 nana87 2479283@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just weaned my 23 month old last week (she still asks occasionally but I haven't nursed for about 10 days now). I didn't want to stop until she was ready but my supply tanked after I travelled for work in January, and then I had a chemical pregnancy shortly after and it freaking HURT to nurse. I nursed through it but was over it, esp since she was only nursing for a few mins at a time anyway. I sort of can't believe we're done now even though it was my choice :crying: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-a-toddler#post-2479118 Mon, 29 Feb 2016 19:56:52 +0000 jh524 2479118@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@anonysquire: it's not weird! Congrats on such a long breastfeeding relationship with your lo!!! That's awesome!!! Im sure she loves cuddling in your arms. We ended our breastfeeding about 3 months ago. Lo is 2.5. Pregnancy really just dried my milk up but we were only nursing in the morning and at bedtime. It started to feel like just suckling because hardly any milk came out. So I didn't feel comfortable nursing anymore once it dried up.<br /> I dropped the morning by offering a cup of milk firstthing in the morning and distraction :)<br /> Dropping bedtime took about two weeks, I tapered it off very slowly but cutting minutes every other day. I set the alarm on my phone and when it went off it was time to get in bed. Always a cup of water available for substitute. It worked like a charm!<br /> If you want to stop, you could dry up your milk and cut the "time" she nurses. Good luck!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-a-toddler#post-2479075 Mon, 29 Feb 2016 19:25:37 +0000 matador84 2479075@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>About a month or so ago, I stopped waking in the night to nurse. Now we are just down to after waking up in the morning, going to sleep at night, and after I get home from work and throughout the day on the weekends. I say "just." I brought it up with our ped at her 2 year well check and she said if I want to keep going go, but if I want to stop I should probably take a vacation and take lots of Sudafed on vacation. I'm selfishly not ready to stop, but at the same time I am because this is probably the last baby. She doesn't show any signs of wanting to stop, but I am so tired! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-a-toddler#post-2479070 Mon, 29 Feb 2016 19:20:15 +0000 twodoghouse 2479070@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hitchhiker: That's what I'm hoping! I think we will have to test out if my in-laws can get them to sleep. I currently nurse them to sleep for their nap and bedtime. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-a-toddler#post-2479054 Mon, 29 Feb 2016 18:48:15 +0000 Kemma 2479054@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My big girl was a complete booby baby but she surprised me with how gently the final weaning process was once she decided she was ready! She had been down to just one bedtime nursing session since midway through my pregnancy so at 3y3m we talked about swapping nursing for reading "special stories" and after a few days of thinking about it (and resisting the temptation of her new books!) she made the jump!</p> <p>Have you checked out the meds they want to give you on LactMed or had a chat with an IBCLC about your plans? From what I understand, some Dr's just give out a blanket "no nursing" statement when there's actually only a minimal amount of risk when you're feeding a toddler and not a tiny baby. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-a-toddler#post-2479046 Mon, 29 Feb 2016 18:42:12 +0000 hitchhiker 2479046@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@twodoghouse: you should go! I went on a long weekend trip when my daughter was about 18 months. I took a hand pump and just used it a few times to take the edge off. We got right back into the nursing groove when I got home<br /> . </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-a-toddler#post-2478980 Mon, 29 Feb 2016 17:47:33 +0000 twodoghouse 2478980@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@anonysquire: My kids both prefer the same side, too. They always fight over who gets the left side, especially at naptime and bedtime! They will be two in May and I have no idea when we will stop. DH and I were invited to go on a kid-free vacation with some friends over Memorial Day, but I'm not sure what to do. Honestly, some days I am really over nursing two kids, but I can't figure out how I'd ever tell them no you cannot nurse anymore. I know, gradually and all that, but they love to nurse and it's so easy when we are sitting around the house and they want a snuggle. I'm nursing them both right now and thought of being done with it makes me so sad! They're going to be our only kids so once they are done, we are done forever! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-a-toddler#post-2478973 Mon, 29 Feb 2016 17:34:44 +0000 Silva 2478973@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@anonysquire: my daughter weaned herself at around 26 months, and it was a nice ending. I felt like she was making the decision.<br /> If the medication would help your health issues, I'd consider encouraging her to wean sooner. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-a-toddler#post-2478966 Mon, 29 Feb 2016 17:30:32 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2478966@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I really wanted to try to nurse my son, after nursing didn't work out with my daughter. I planned on giving it a second try for years. But I chose to take care of my health, and I don't regret it for a minute, even though I was sad about it. I think my kids have been better off that way. But I'm not you and you have to do what feels right to you. As far as getting your body back, your boobs might be yours again, but let's face it, being moms of very young children means a good chunk of our lives are not really ours. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-a-toddler#post-2478950 Mon, 29 Feb 2016 17:16:10 +0000 MoonMoon 2478950@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That picture is adorable! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-a-toddler#post-2478906 Mon, 29 Feb 2016 16:47:34 +0000 QBbride 2478906@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh and congrats on making it two years! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-a-toddler#post-2478905 Mon, 29 Feb 2016 16:47:20 +0000 QBbride 2478905@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you're not ready and neither is she, then don't stop! I knew I was ready because I was 15 weeks pregnant and totally done. When you're ready, you'll know :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-a-toddler#post-2478897 Mon, 29 Feb 2016 16:42:52 +0000 Applesandbananas 2478897@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@anonysquire: I nursed until 2.5. Don't let anyone talk you out of it </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-a-toddler#post-2478878 Mon, 29 Feb 2016 16:33:04 +0000 californiadreams 2478878@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I nursed for 2 years and 2 months. Don't think it's weird at all. I weaned because I wanted to get pregnant ASAP and after 2 BFN cycles I didn't want to risk that nursing was inhibiting my chances. Otherwise I would have let him self-wean at that point since we were nursing so little by then (once/day maybe 4-5 times/week). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-a-toddler#post-2478864 Mon, 29 Feb 2016 16:24:43 +0000 Foodnerd81 2478864@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My LO let me know she was ready to wean. At almost 20 months she was only nursing before bed, and I got to the point that I would have to ask her several times if she wanted milk. So I knew she was ready. One night I didn't ask her and just did the rest of the bedtime routine without it and that was it. She asked once or twice a week later but I said there was no more milk and she was fine with it. So she self weaned but I knew it was coming and really savor we the last few times. </p> <p>As far as "getting my body back" it was nice to consider taking whatever medicine I wanted without worrying if it was safe, or having extra coffee, or wine... But I turns out I was pregnant anyway so couldn't do any of that. But I do agree that there is plenty of pulling and poking and clinging that my body isn't quite my own anyway. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-a-toddler#post-2478858 Mon, 29 Feb 2016 16:20:42 +0000 bushelandapeck 2478858@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs.Waffles: DD hates milk or any milk alternative too! I'm still nursing 2-4x/day at 16.5 months and I can't see her stopping on her own anytime soon. I'm okay to keep nursing for now, but hope she weans herself sometime before/around age 2. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-a-toddler#post-2478857 Mon, 29 Feb 2016 16:19:46 +0000 anonysquire 2478857@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Portboston: yes both of them! And thank you. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-a-toddler#post-2478854 Mon, 29 Feb 2016 16:19:04 +0000 Portboston 2478854@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@anonysquire: that picture is priceless! </p> <p>Would you have to wean both of them for the meds? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-a-toddler#post-2478851 Mon, 29 Feb 2016 16:17:17 +0000 anonysquire 2478851@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Truth Bombs: I'm not sure if it will "help" or not. My doctor wants to try several biologics until we find one that helps me. But I don't know if I want to play guinea pig right now and still feel like crap. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-a-toddler#post-2478846 Mon, 29 Feb 2016 16:15:16 +0000 anonysquire 2478846@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Both of them have to have what the other one has. Even the same boob haha. </p> [attach=1857/16/o3bv1g.600x450.image.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-a-toddler#post-2478842 Mon, 29 Feb 2016 16:14:14 +0000 Truth Bombs 2478842@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If the medicine is something really beneficial to you then yes, I would stop nursing to be able to take care of a health issue for myself. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-a-toddler#post-2478835 Mon, 29 Feb 2016 16:12:41 +0000 anonysquire 2478835@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs.Waffles: maybe she will wean! Who knows!! I also wonder if she won't stop til I wean baby brother. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-a-toddler#post-2478831 Mon, 29 Feb 2016 16:10:18 +0000 Mrs.Waffles 2478831@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's hard. I don't think it's weird. I so want to stop nursing. My LO will be two in September. For me nursing is not fun I get plugged ducts often in one breast in particular. If I go off schedule for an hour or two sure enough I will get one. But I feel guilty if I were to stop because LO hates cow's milk. Everyone thinks I should wean him now, but he doesn't seem to wants to. Plus, i recently read about the benefits of nursing beyond infancy. So I think I'll continue at least until he's two. I think you'll stop when your ready or maybe your LO will decide and wean herself. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-a-toddler#post-2478829 Mon, 29 Feb 2016 16:09:44 +0000 anonysquire 2478829@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Portboston: I'm one of those unlucky ones who has a semi-regular period while nursing haha, but it makes sense to stop if trying to get pregnant for sure!!</p> <p>@Autumnmama79: interesting!! I guess all day I feel like a baby is poking me or hugging me or pulling me so do we ever really get our bodies back lol? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-a-toddler#post-2478828 Mon, 29 Feb 2016 16:09:31 +0000 catlady 2478828@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it's fine! I weaned my DD when she was around 27 months. She still liked to nurse once before bed and I didn't mind it either. The only reason I weaned at all is because I am trying for #2 and I'd had a couple losses and wanted to make sure it wasn't the nursing that was causing them. Otherwise we'd probably still be going strong. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-a-toddler#post-2478827 Mon, 29 Feb 2016 16:09:21 +0000 winniebee 2478827@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I stopped on a good note. He wasn't demanding it or freaking out over not getting it, and I felt a little nostalgic over stopping. I also stopped because I kept having chemical pregnancies while nursing and suspected that was the issue. But, I never had long term plans of nursing a toddler. 13 months was long enough for me. I think the important thing is ending on terms you are happy with, whenever that is! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-a-toddler#post-2478814 Mon, 29 Feb 2016 16:04:31 +0000 MoonMoon 2478814@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm still nursing my 33 month old. He still loves it. We are down to just 1-3 times per 24 hours now. At around 2.5 years, it started feeling not so great for me, so we've gradually stepped it down. I don't think there's anything wrong with it as long as you're both happy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-a-toddler#post-2478801 Mon, 29 Feb 2016 15:58:13 +0000 Autumnmama79 2478801@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@anonysquire: I knew 2 years was a good time to stop because I'd had that time frame in my head for awhile. Also, I was ready to take my body back! I felt as though it wasn't really mine for nearly 3 years (9 mos pg and 2 years bfing) - I was ready to have it back :grin: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-a-toddler#post-2478799 Mon, 29 Feb 2016 15:55:40 +0000 Portboston 2478799@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I can't speak from experience because my LO is only 7 months but I have a friend who had similar feelings to you and she nursed her son until he was about 2.5 or 3. She had to wean him because she wanted to get pregnant again and she wasn't getting her cycle back while nursing. I don't think it was a huge issue because I think he was ready! She was definitely sad but she admitted she was more emotionally attached to it then he was and it was time to stop. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-a-toddler#post-2478747 Mon, 29 Feb 2016 15:17:32 +0000 anonysquire 2478747@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My daughter turns 2 on Sunday (omg, so old!!!!) and I can't stop nursing her. I don't have an end date. Is that weird? I had a doctor "suggest" that I should stop in June so I can get on some medication but I'm seriously considering not stopping. Maybe because I'm feeling a little sad that I'm not pregnant? She doesn't seem ready to stop either. How did you know when to stop? </p>