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I completely understand your feeling of urgency to stop nursing. I am currently TTC #5. My little one was 9 months old last year in May when my cycles returned and were irregular for a while. I was weaning to a bottle and felt very torn and sad doing this because I would have liked to continue nursing longer. But because of my age I felt compelled to wean so we could try for another baby. I knew that I was sacrificing something very precious for a future hope. I struggled with this for weeks until I unexpectedly needed surgery. This event triggered the end of nursing. Oddly relieved we started TTC and are still trying. I know exactly how you feel right now. I have to say though that your period will return when your body is ready. This might even happen while you are still nursing. I would not go cold turkey and force the end of nursing abruptly. Gradually continue weaning and keep enjoying this special bond between you and your baby. Best wishes and the Lord's blessings.

I still breastfeed my baby 2-3 times a day & she is 16 months. My period returned at 9 months. Took 2 months to straighten out & I just found out I am pregnant again. Now I'm in the process of slowly weaning her. I've loved all this time I've had to bond with her. GL!!!

I tried this my son was 4 months old, it took me 6 weeks to get my period and I could not breastfeed after I was so bummed out.