Breast feeds

[velvet]

This is could be the wrong forum but hopefully someone can help me.  I am looking to wean my 19month old from his morning breastfeed tomorrow.  I have to go back to work in 2 weeks.  Anyways, I am feeling anxious because when he wakes up at 6:00 I have always immediately breast fed and then we start our day.  I am worried about what I should do tomorrow when he wakes up at 6 and I dont bring him to bed to breastfeed.  What do I do?  Offer him milk in a sippy cup?  Start with his cereal at 6?  Any advice on how to make the transition more smooth?  And, how long do you think it will take before he adjusts?

[Samuel's mum]

I've asked the moderator to move this to the breastfeeding board.
I wouldn't suggest just offering milk in a sippy in bed unless you feel you can manage this confidentally without it being upsetting for him. I'd be tempted to say something like "There's a surprise downstairs"/ "I want to show you something" [snail in the garden/ home video/sheet tent with toy animals sleeping in it???] and move into a different environment - doesn't have to be something material but something that might make him laugh and then have breakfast fairly sharpish with a sippy cup at breakfast.
Or could your husband (?) be the one who gets him out of bed for a little while until the feed is definitely weaned? That would probably be the best thing. As for how long it might take for him to adjust it will so depend on him as an individual.

Does it have to be something you definitely have achieved by the time you start work? If he is upset about weaning you could perhaps continue the morning feed for a bit longer until he and you are settled with you back at work. Just a thought. If this is the last feed to go then so much will depend on how he's taken the process so far. Good Luck.