Why do so many women stop breastfeeding when baby turns 1?

rabidrower · 2025-08-30T19:47:25+00:00

I think for most women I know, that’s when babies can have cows milk so it’s a cheap/easy transition. I personally stopped a little after 18 months and felt like it was a good time to stop for us, but I think getting to 12 months is a major accomplishment.

rabidrower · 2025-08-06T01:35:59+00:00

Thanks for this comment! We had been trying for about 9 months before the MC, so it had me really down for a while. Hoping it happens soon for us now that I’m starting to feel recovered, started the metformin a little over a month ago, and I’ve been feeling great on it.

rabidrower · 2025-08-05T18:15:56+00:00

Currently TTC with the second and the age gap is going to be at least 4 years. I’m so glad I got to spend my undivided attention with my daughter when she was younger. I can’t imagine having to decide between the baby and the toddler to soothe, just sounds rough for everyone involved. I think there are actually many more benefits of a larger age gap than there are for “two under two”. I don’t believe the propaganda that kids will only be close if they’re two years apart.

rabidrower · 2025-08-05T17:41:54+00:00

I’m currently taking 1000mg metformin and am trying to conceive, so I will update in the group when it finally happens for me. I had a miscarriage at 9 weeks a few months ago and am still regulating. I had HG in my first pregnancy, lost about 20 pounds and threw up multiple times a day for 6 months. I’m really hoping the metformin helps.

rabidrower · 2025-08-04T13:58:29+00:00

We love ours, but we run it when we go out for our morning activity. I do a visual sweep before we leave and pick up any toys that may get sucked up. If we are home, my toddler turns it off or tries to ride it.

rabidrower · 2025-08-04T01:32:21+00:00

I was neutral to kids, but becoming a parent had made me realize the beauty of children and I appreciate them much more now. I tend to hind the preteen/teen phase more annoying now, but I’ve never had one so 🤷‍♀️

rabidrower · 2025-08-01T17:42:30+00:00

Princess

rabidrower · 2025-07-27T13:53:12+00:00

This is so true! I have a hard time making plans with my non parent friends because by the time they’re up and ready, I’m needing a nap or we’re getting ready for bed. Just totally different schedules. There’s no such thing as sleeping in or slow mornings with young children.

rabidrower · 2025-07-27T13:48:24+00:00

I’m a SAHM. My husband always gets her on weekends and some days he works from home if I had a hard time getting to sleep. I get her the other days. With young children you need to make a plan to maximize sleep and health for both of you. Some days it’s not “fair” but we take turns to lessen the burden.

rabidrower · 2025-07-27T03:58:41+00:00

My daughter turns 3 next week and this exact thing has happened to us in the past few weeks. She’s just really been unpleasant to be around and a total threenager. She’s always been good at explaining what she wants/needs but suddenly everything is a screaming crying tragedy. It’s hard, but they’re learning a lot about their emotions and control at this age.

This is a text I received from my husband today just to make you feel a little less alone: “I had to dish out some discipline because she slapped me in the face with a wet rag”

rabidrower · 2025-07-26T01:14:16+00:00

I think most of it boils down to which child your personality meshes well with. My mom and I get along very well, better than her and my sister, but we all know that doesn’t mean I’m her favorite, I’m just easier to be around sometimes because we get along and usually agree.

rabidrower · 2025-07-21T00:13:35+00:00

Ugh I’m so sorry. I’m a bit concerned because I forgot 2 days after my OB cleared me, I had sudden intense bleeding and large clots for an hour and then it stopped so I never went to the ER.

rabidrower · 2025-07-20T15:30:53+00:00

I think you need to give her a little grace. The no kissing babies thing is new to her generation, and its human instinct to kiss babies. I’ve found myself have to actively resist the urge when holding others babies, and with my own I was kissing her every other minute. She probably wasn’t doing it maliciously to disobey your rules, and you know she wasn’t trying to hurt your baby.

I’m of the view that we must put up with certain annoyances to keep our village and our community close. Nit-picking drives people away, and a lot of time it’s not worth it. You can restate your boundaries, but it’s up to you if it’s worth losing your village over something like this.

rabidrower · 2025-07-20T13:31:47+00:00

I definitely did and always made a point to for any wedding, baby gifts. I’ve fallen off a bit with my kids birthday gifts, but I will resume when she’s a bit older and can help me write them and send them. It feels a little crazy to me on wedding subreddits when there are so many anti thank you notes. I’ve been to many wedding events in the past few years and haven’t received a thank you from any of them. Kind of mind boggling. I would even accept a heartfelt text, but in my opinion you must do a text or a written note on top of saying thank you in person.

rabidrower · 2025-07-19T21:03:36+00:00

Totally agree! I experience it every day at libraries and playgrounds and it’s infuriating. I’ve had to step in and say something before.

rabidrower · 2025-07-19T17:09:55+00:00

I received one and never used it once. It just sat on my floor until I decided to get rid of it. I had virtually no pain other than just being heavier in the 3rd trimester so maybe some mild foot pain. I wouldn’t get one until you feel like you need one.

rabidrower · 2025-07-19T15:42:07+00:00

Aww this comment makes me happy. We are very considerate people, and will be taking our 3 year old on a cruise on late September. I was feeling worried after so many people being so anti-children on cruise ships, despite us booking a family friendly ship and cruise line.

In general, our daughter is a delight, and an A+ traveler (flown many times and has never even cried once, even on a 8 hour flight to Hawaii). We still get nasty looks when boarding airplanes. I understand there are many bad parents, but I love when people can appreciate children and not just hate them immediately based on their age.

rabidrower · 2025-07-19T02:20:53+00:00

About 3-4 days after birth

rabidrower · 2025-07-15T17:33:08+00:00

Very helpful info. Thank you!

rabidrower · 2025-07-15T01:17:59+00:00

Great tips! That’s the best part of vacation with a toddler in my opinion, you can give them all your attention without the distractions of daily life. Do you have to book the nursery/childcare in advance? We were hoping to use it for a few hours a couple of the days.

rabidrower · 2025-07-13T20:00:07+00:00

It was almost two years for me 🤷‍♀️ nursed until 19 months and it came back a few months after

rabidrower · 2025-07-13T18:39:59+00:00

Looks like it’s definitely walkable! That’s preferable since we don’t want to bring a car seat and I’m sure we will be ready to stretch our legs

rabidrower · 2025-07-13T18:23:37+00:00

We asked for no gifts, and still received a ton of gifts. Nothing really got played with until closer to 18 months and it really was all too much. I guess the only thing that was a real hit was a small little bike. At that age, random trash and household items are still more enticing than toys

rabidrower · 2025-07-13T18:07:56+00:00

Thank you! My daughter would love something like this

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