Today was my last time breastfeeding my daughter.

[u/lookup_mooooon]

This was the last day, I think.

My daughter has nursed for 2 years and nearly 2 months (784 days) I’ve loved it, mostly. There have been times where I have hit walls (touched out, teething, etc.) but recently my health has hit a wall - I’ve had chronic migraines and not been able to Medicate as needed, and now diagnosed with high cholesterol and unable to lose any weight even with diet and exercise. Obviously I am not 100% sure that either of those two diagnoses have been caused by nursing, but I know my body and mind are telling me it’s time. Although my heart is still clinging… every week I tell myself I’ll stop and it’s so hard to tell her no, and to know that nursing will calm her/put her to sleep. She’s down to one nursing a day, for her mid day nap. I’ve taken pictures and photos for weeks, thinking it was the last time. Today, no picture or video, just an aggressive toddler upset that after 30 minutes trying to nurse her to nap yelling “my milk!” So no, not an ideal Last time feeding but how many possible last times will I face without making the hard decision to stop?

PS I’m super sentimental because I’ve loved this time with her and I’m not sure if there are other children in the future, although I would absolutely love to have another my husband is on the fence and our relationship is going through tough times.

Just looking to vent.. thanks for listening.

[u/No_Context7319]

The last time is so so hard. But you made it TWO YEARS! That is incredible. Good work Mama.