17 months of breastfeeding in some pretty random places š¤±š» It wasnāt easy. I had my own struggles (letās just say there was curling of toes & frozen cabbage involved -thanks mum) but itās been an unforgettable first time journey so far. One Iāll always cherish. All the little moments shared between her and I (hair pulling and biting involved).. BUT I also just want to share that thereās one thing I wasnāt aware of, that I kinda wish I knew - when I started dropping feeds (when food became her main source of nutrients) my hormones started changing and I was just very quiet and felt somewhat melancholic.. I didnāt really notice till erwan called me out. Did myself some reading and learned that itās because of a drop of prolactin and oxytocin levels when you start to lessen feeds. š But since I am weaning slowly, and breastfeeding only 2-3 times a day na lang , itās become somewhat a gentle wean thatās helped me not have such an abrupt shift in hormones.. but thereās definitely something that changesā¦ So there, just thought Iād share that this happens.. just in case youāre like me, and didnāt know and can prepare yourself for when that time comes.. I am definitely treasuring every moment of my bf journey while it lastsā¦
And to all the mummas whom have had their own personal struggles with breastfeeding. You do you. You and your doctors will know what works for your little one and will keep them happy, busog and content.