We were just under a month short when my body decided it was done. I know, there are things I could have done to up the supply, but it wasn't worth it to me for less than a month. And we have a ton of milk stored up that needs to be used.
The deep freeze was entirely full of breastmilk, as well as some being stored in my parent's freezer! We have made a dent, but still have plenty left. Which means Ellie will still be on breastmilk through a year. So in a way, I still meet my goal.We estimated that she would drink through approximately $114 in milk a month. Times 12 months: we saved $1,368 by breastfeeding for the first year! And it is healthier for her.
On the topic of Ellie and her drinking... she is now starting to take breastmilk in a sippy cup at day-care! She is not as willing at home, but is getting better. Which means the bottle should be gone at a year without too many issues.
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Good job! There are so many that won't even try. That was my goal with Araya as well, she went to 2.5 when my milk dried up with being pregnant. Nevaeh didn't make quite a year because again milk dried with being pregnant. Not sure how the weaning will go with Carter since there are not more babies coming here. We are just over 2 years and there are days I am ready for it to be done but others Im glad we have that relationship as well.
Congrats on making your goal!
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