Breastfeeding Question

my boy is 6days off 20months, currently still breastfed but I'm finding myself not enjoying it anymore. I night weaned him successfully at 18months and about 2 weeks ago he got really sick and since has cut about 5 teeth so has taken to feeding all night again only he's got a terrible latch and doesn't stay still so my poor old nipples are copping it. This morning he bit me and now that breast is far too sore to feed from. I feel like I want to wean him completely as neither of us are enjoying it now, but he's obsessed with booby and totally breaks down when I try tell him it's all gone/too sore etc...what do I doooo? :(

http://www.kellymom.com/bf/older-baby/nursing-manners.html

Here's something from Kellymom that might help

What would be the need to give a bottle at 20 months?
It's entirely up to you if you wish to continue - is this a long term solution to a temporary problem - could you stop night feeding again and take the pressure off your breasts.

It is hard when they're sucking for comfort at this age it's hard on you.

Good Luck with what you decide and well done for bfing this long

I hear you - my DS is 15 months, and his latch has gone seriously downhill, it was terrible last night with very slow biting! He mainly only feeds at night now, so it's hard to do anything other than go with it, and hope he goes back to sleep soon!
I hope you guys can find a solution that works for both of you!

Thanks for your replies.

I tried telling him to be gentle and that his aerobics hurt mummy, I relatched him etc but I have decided to wean completely. I feel I did a great job feeding him to 20 months, and although I wish I could continue I feel this decision is best for us. He hasn't been breastfed since Sunday afternoon now.
I have chosen to stick with his 1 bottle a day which on some days can become 2 but he's happy.

So thanks again everyone xx

Edited by MarthaMoo

MarthaMoo wrote: Thanks for your replies. I tried telling him to be gentle and that his aerobics hurt mummy, I relatched him etc but I have decided to wean completely. I feel I did a great job feeding him to 20 months, and although I wish I could continue I feel this decision is best for us. He hasn't been breastfed since Sunday afternoon now. I have chosen to stick with his 1 bottle a day which on some days can become 2 but he's happy. So thanks again everyone xx

You did a wonderful job!! Breastfeeding, at any age but particularly with toddlers, really needs to work for both people. I'm glad the weaning is going well.