I'm thinking that I'm ready to start thinking about or planning our weaning. My DD is almost 9 months, and I had planned to try for a year, but I think it's getting to be too much on me. I also just accepted a promotion at work that will have me traveling more, and I don't want to find out that I need to travel a week before a trip and leave DD to quit cold turkey. I've also had a few recent arguments with DH surrounding my inability to get a break between working, taking care of DD, breastfeeding, etc. I feel bad because my reasons are completely selfish, but I also worry about not being a good momma when I'm too stressed.
All that said, I have a lot of questions. I was hoping to switch DD over to just milk in a sippy cup when I stopped BFing. Is that a possibility if I wait until more like 10 months to give her the milk and do a slow wean switching from BM to cow's milk?
Is the intent to take one of the daytime feeds and transition away from BM and then tackle the next daytime feed? Like if I tried the sippy cup with milk would I offer her milk with her solids while slowly decreasing the amount of BM in the bottle?
Also, how bad is the engorgement? I'm especially worried about being at work and beinf super engorged.
Ok, one more, certainly my supply will drop. How long have some of you ladies been able to have enough milk to support morning and BT feeds?
Thanks!