Weaning

[kplus2]

I would like to wean the daytime feeds.  I have just gotten over a bout of mastitis (I have an over supply) and am afraid of getting it again.  Any suggestions on how to take down my milk supply during the day?

[~ Vik ~]

Are you intending to wean to formula during the day but continue to breastfeed for night feeds? Have you read the http://babywhispererforums.com/index.php?topic=157385.0 FAQ? Do you have a breast pump at all?

[kplus2]

Hi Vikki,


Thank you, I found the links very helpful.  I would like to continue to bf for the morning, dinner and DF.  She does take formula without any issues and yes I pump.  Right now I am pumping most bottles as I am on antibiotics and they didn't sit well in her tummy. 

I tried dropping the 4/5 pm feed for about 10 days but then got mastitis so I'm a little afraid...

[~ Vik ~]

Here's another link that you might find helpful:  http://www.kellymom.com/bf/weaning/weaning-from-pump.html

To prevent the mastitis, you could drop the actual feed that you want to (one at a time) but pump at that time instead of stopping it cold turkey.  Then you could slowly wean yourself off the pump (eg, pump 10m for 3 days, then 8m for 3 days, 6m, etc.) at whatever pace you're comfortable with.  Do you think that something like that could work for you?

[kplus2]

Thanks Vicki, I think that is a great piece of advice and will be attempting to drop daytime feed number two later this week.

Here's to the weather being warmer this week

[~ Vik ~]

to the weather being warmer this week

Absolutely!! We deserve a nice thaw after those 30 below windchills

I hope everything goes smoothly for you!