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I think I'm a fraud started by ar2974 (3/28/11 at 8:06pm)	Kohlby, I love that term "child-respected weaning". Seems so... 4/17/11 at 7:49pm by CheriK	3	1,012
Weaned 4.5 yo driving me nuts started by cc_mama (4/14/11 at 11:50am)	DD who is now 4.5 yo and weaned at 2.5 yo when my milk dried... 4/14/11 at 11:50am by cc_mama	0	1,349
So what does CLW look like? started by carmen358 (4/12/11 at 9:24pm)	At that age, "don't ask, don't refuse" is a parent-led... 4/14/11 at 11:42am by kohlby	2	1,398
3 1/2 yo hitting at the end of nursing started by meggoeliz (4/10/11 at 9:41pm)	Thank you for your responses. It helped me clarify things a... 4/11/11 at 8:26am by meggoeliz	3	1,120
End of an era started by monkey's mom (3/28/11 at 2:59pm)	We celebrated DD's weaning in March one year. The following... 4/8/11 at 8:38pm by TiredX2	12	762
Cramping while Nursing & Pregnant started by s98spunky (4/6/11 at 7:14pm)	I'm so sorry for your loss. Take care of yourself. 4/7/11 at 10:32pm by TiredX2	3	1,118
Ramifications of stopping for a week? started by WaturMama (4/1/11 at 1:38pm)	Oh, thank you ~pi, that sounds very similar to my situation.... 4/4/11 at 9:43pm by WaturMama	3	890
What is the yougest a baby would self-wean? started by P.J. (10/17/10 at 3:09pm) 1 2	I know most babies go through a period of disinterest around... 3/31/11 at 8:08pm by moonfirefaery	21	1,879
Having 2nd thoughts about tandem nursing, wondering if older ds has weaned? started by blessedhome (2/18/11 at 7:19am)	Jsut wanted to say that I had a tough time nursing while... 3/30/11 at 5:55pm by EzzysMom	3	321
Real life friends still nursing? started by averlee (1/7/11 at 1:15pm)	I also found great support through LLL. In my area (years... 3/28/11 at 10:58pm by TiredX2	10	703
How did you know you wanted to CLW, and what age was ok with you, and, well, I guess just need... started by Thandiwe (3/7/11 at 6:27pm)	Crunchy_Mommy, a lot of what you said really struck a chord,... 3/24/11 at 8:12pm by Thandiwe	10	676
Both have mood swings... plus herb recommendations started by Calm (3/22/11 at 6:01am)	My son is 3 in a week and I have been bfing twice a day for... 3/22/11 at 6:01am by Calm	0	429
DD is officially weaned started by isabchi (1/30/11 at 5:41pm)	I "talk" with TiredX2 a few days ago, about DD end up ... 3/19/11 at 7:16am by isabchi	6	462
Pregnancy/Tandem Nursing started by Doodler (3/14/11 at 4:06am)	I nursed through the pregnancy with DD2 and it was fine. DD1... 3/16/11 at 9:53pm by Chloe'sMama	5	299
Hi Mamas - Family bed toddler, self-weaning signs? started by bellababy4us09 (3/10/11 at 9:32am)	Since you've posted this in the Child-Led Weaning forum, I'm... 3/13/11 at 9:21pm by TiredX2	5	435
DH thinks nursing is interfering with his attachment with DD started by mtbmomma (2/12/11 at 8:03am)	Men can be like babies too, and maybe he's tired of... 3/8/11 at 10:21pm by Ella Enchanted	16	795
Mother's Physical Changes and Very Gradual Weaning started by WaturMama (3/8/11 at 9:55am)	My ds just turned 6. Except when he has a cold, he has only... 3/8/11 at 9:55am by WaturMama	0	325
Suddenly nursing my 2.5 yo is making my skin crawl!!! started by Hokulele (2/8/11 at 11:58am)	All great advice. I'm going to pay serious attention to... 2/16/11 at 7:20pm by Hokulele	3	479
Tandem nursing is not working. started by Pirogi (2/7/11 at 8:15am)	Here are a few things I've heard from other mamas that help:... 2/16/11 at 5:01pm by averlee	6	409
CLW and Tandem..... started by Treece (2/7/11 at 8:13am)	Agree that you don't have to explain it - but you also might... 2/16/11 at 12:15pm by kohlby	5	313
"Self weaning" started by dejagerw (12/23/10 at 4:03pm)	This! 2/14/11 at 5:51pm by isabchi	5	559
Please help..... started by Treece (2/7/11 at 8:05am)	Well the bottle says for muscles, menstrual, back and... 2/13/11 at 6:51am by sosurreal09	6	294
Extreme Post-Weaning Boob Comfort started by diamond lil (12/1/10 at 1:40pm)	nak My now-5-year old son weaned himself at about 2.5... 2/10/11 at 7:59am by Yaliina	2	476
DH differs in opinon re: sustained nursing started by pantrygirl (10/24/10 at 12:44am)	I'm in a similar boat. DD2 is 2.5 and still is an avid... 2/8/11 at 11:55am by Hokulele	16	1,293
Please share your experiences with nursing a gradeschooler started by katies_mama (7/11/10 at 4:55pm)	I never knew this CLW part of the forums was here! I found... 2/5/11 at 2:13am by lmevans	19	3,611
Alternative forms of comfort? started by nourishingmamma (1/31/11 at 3:31am)	My oldest son is not a cuddly child either. I've found that... 2/3/11 at 12:36pm by Oliver'sMom	2	326
Closet extended nurser or are you open about it? started by bright_eyes (1/4/11 at 12:35am) 1 2	I'm no longer BFing, but did until DD was 2.5. I mostly... 2/2/11 at 1:59am by Snowflake777	31	1,902
4 year old with a bad latch started by lookatreestar (1/30/11 at 11:29pm)	yeah it feels really natural and easy going. i was looking at... 1/31/11 at 11:15am by lookatreestar	2	271
Hi everyone! started by fancymud (1/28/11 at 1:43pm)	Welcome to MDC! There are wonderful mama's and papa's on this... 1/30/11 at 6:17pm by Katie T	1	151
Nursing to sleep still at 4 1/2! started by bright_eyes (1/4/11 at 12:29am)	The bedtime nursing was the last to go for both my older... 1/30/11 at 2:46pm by CheriK	5	554
What's the longest... started by CEVmommy (1/22/11 at 12:24pm)	my son is grown now,but I wanted to chime in with a bit of... 1/25/11 at 11:56pm by jenniferlindsay	2	245
tandem nursing, and difficulties with older child... started by Chloe 777 (1/7/11 at 7:14am)	I'm so sorry you're having pain when you nurse, that must be... 1/25/11 at 1:42pm by Rachaell	2	240
If Your Child Was an Avid Nurser at 4 Years Old, When Did They Wean? started by revolting (12/10/10 at 6:00am)	My twins nursed until 5 1/2 (DD) and 6+ (DS). At 4, they... 1/21/11 at 1:16pm by CheriK	7	739
Mamas, I practiced CLW and I am so proud of myself started by kathteach (12/3/10 at 3:40pm)	i am so happy for you both! how wonderful! ... 1/20/11 at 4:55pm by PatioGardener	11	402
It's been a week! started by eirual (1/19/11 at 4:16pm)	DS hasn't nursed in a week.....I'm not sure if this the end... 1/19/11 at 4:16pm by eirual	0	94
CLW if DH is against it? started by wagamama (5/15/10 at 10:03am)	Yeah same here. I always envy those women on MDC who's... 1/16/11 at 11:53pm by newmum35	11	2,349
i think he is weaning and i am sad started by mama_daba (1/8/11 at 8:54pm)	I was tearing up reading your post, and my heart goes out to... 1/14/11 at 10:40pm by CrunchyMama74	4	334
I think one of my twins is weaning... started by aja-belly (1/11/11 at 7:34pm)	they are going to be two next month. fox still nurses every... 1/11/11 at 7:34pm by aja-belly	0	91
Avid nurser did yours wean fast or slow? started by Katie T (9/3/10 at 1:48am)	my older two wened suddenly, but i was pregnant at the time.... 1/11/11 at 7:27pm by aja-belly	4	610
how to make sure dd doesn't wean? UPDATE started by transylvania_mom (12/1/10 at 8:15pm)	awesome update! 1/10/11 at 3:34pm by ChinaDoll	8	440
First blatant negativity started by SubliminalDarkness (12/16/10 at 9:32am)	I think it is actually jealousy and/or guilt that motivates a... 1/4/11 at 5:05pm by averlee	6	755
How to Dry Up? started by Richie'sMama (1/4/11 at 4:20pm)	http://www.kellymom.com/herbal/milksupply/herbs-oversupply.htm... 1/4/11 at 4:52pm by PatioGardener	1	178
Thinking of doing CLW..not sure if I can do it started by nervousmommy (8/10/10 at 6:30pm)	When ds turned 2, I felt like I was still nursing a newborn-... 1/4/11 at 12:46am by bright_eyes	9	881
4 years, 9 months and 5 days/nights... Happy and Sad Emotions here... started by moon.mom (1/1/11 at 6:17am)	My DD and I have enjoyed a long nursing connection... I'm 18... 1/1/11 at 6:17am by moon.mom	0	191
Looks like DS has weaned :( started by ComplexOphelia (12/2/10 at 10:38am)	Here's a big HUG. :-) 1/1/11 at 6:09am by moon.mom	3	304
Do any children night wean themselves? started by livinlovinlaughin (11/16/10 at 7:39am) 1 2	Xantho- to answer your question, I honestly don't believe... 12/25/10 at 7:28pm by lurve	20	1,033
Pretty Sad...But Happy Too! started by BabyJay'sMom (12/23/10 at 6:23pm)	My "Baby" weaned after 34 months of Mommy's Milk. It was... 12/23/10 at 6:23pm by BabyJay'sMom	0	111
I think my oldest nursling has weaned herself!!!! started by jodieanneanton (12/19/10 at 7:29am)	congratulations, Mama! What a gift 12/19/10 at 7:32am by PatioGardener	1	163
Teething or baby-led weaning? started by hasya (12/18/10 at 1:26pm)	Phew, this sounds exactly as it is! ... 12/18/10 at 8:08pm by hasya	2	202
Hello, I'm new here and needing help with what to do now. started by Stovies (12/9/10 at 3:53am)	Thanks for replying ladies. It is almost a week since my... 12/17/10 at 12:43am by Stovies	5	396