Breastfeeding Coming to and End

The process was the same for me. I think because it was a gradual weaning. I was never hit with one last engorgement or anything. I felt like my body just knew it was over.

I weaned gradually at 2.5 years old, and it was very easy. If there was any discomfort, it was minor. You'll still leak a little occasionally, but otherwise it should be pretty easy.

I stopped breastfeeding at our just after 1 year with mine - my milk production definitely decreased a lot when only nursing twice a day, and doing it once a day really brought it down. My babies lost interest when there wasn't that much milk and I had no discomfort at all. Really easy.

I think it really depends on the age of the child. Our bodies are made to breastfeed for a year or more. If your daughter is over 12 months old you should be OK. I weaned my son at 22 months and was fine.

Sounds normal. You already weaned down to a couple feedings or less a day, so you are probably not going to feel much discomfort. Those that stop more cold turkey are in more "pain".

Trust your body, if you dont' feel bad yet, you probably won't. Depends on the child's age and the amount of nursing you were doing. The mother of an infant who was nursing 4 times a day woudl expect to have a lot of discomfort while transitioning. I stopped at 18 months cutting out one feeding at a time until the end. My body didn't react at all.

I'm in the same situation. I finally stopped nursing my son who will be 2 soon. However after he turned one the breastfeeding did become less frequent. It's been almost 3 weeks and I am in no pain/discomfort whatsoever. Like you, I'm waiting for the discomfort but maybe we'll miss it all together!

This happened to me too. My son self seemed and I never had any pain from it either. Everyone was so surprised. I guess were the lucky ones huh? :)

lucky, maybe but actually it's normal. It depends so much on how gradual the weaning process was and how much milk your produce. Chances are at this point, IF you fill back up and have some discomfort, it won't last long.

I had a similar experience to yours. My son kind-of weaned himself between 15-17 mos. Like you we just gradually cut back; I never had any problems or discomfort after the last feeding. Hopefully our next baby will be as easy!

You sound like you did a slow wean so there shouldn't be any discomfort. I am doing the same with my son and I have no pain or discomfort or engorgement. What is a bit surprising (mine will be 1 in two weeks) is that now, after all this time, sometimes I leak at inopportune moments. I was at the grocery yesterday and heard a newborn cry and leaked all over. Crazy since I hadn't leaked since my son was about 3 months old.

Sounds like you are both fine and there is no reason to be concerned. More than likely, your friends weaned before their children were really ready and they had a much more sudden stop.

I never experienced any discomfort. Weaned both kids around 15 mos, and both were down to 1 regular nursing a day. I expected a mess, and it was a gentle ending for all of us. It's a little bittersweet, isn't it? :)

I think you are in the clear! You were down to a small number of feedings, so your body is adjusting. It was this way for me last time too. Good job, there!

I weaned my first after six months with no problems or discomfort at all. Stopping gradually seems to help. You may have a very easy time of this, no need to worry.

You didn't say how old your daughter is or how many times a day you were down to. I BF my son for over 2 1/2 years so there was no issue stopping either emotionally or physically. The issues arise when mothers wean too soon or too suddenly. I never had any pain or issues so it's really not uncommon.

I experienced no discomfort when I weaned my DD at 34 months. I don't think at that point I had an abundance of milk.
HTH! Sounds like you will be fine. :)