I think Daniel may be finished

[annettemarie]

He turned three on 4/29. He was only nursing first thing when he woke up, but he hasn't asked ever since he nursed a few days ago and I said "OW!" I'm pregnant with twins and nursing really hurts. It seemed to bother him and he said "Sorry, Mama!" and gave me kisses and hasn't nursed since. I feel guilty and relieved at the same time.

[ps4624]

I just wanted to say that you have no reason to feel guilty - nursing your baby for 3 years is a huge accomplishment and a beautiful gift. If weaning on his own isn't bothering him (and it doesn't sound like it is) than I think you should put your energy into feeling excited for the next phase of your relationship. You've done a fabulous job!

Congrats on the new babies, as well!

[annettemarie]

Thanks. I think I mostly feel guilty for feeling relieved. All my kids except my first wean when I am pregnant. It's still bittersweet though.

[PatioGardener]

it sounds like you have a sweet sensitive little guy there!

i'm nursing my 3 wk old (nak) and i hope he goes until 3 yrs. you're inspiring!

[karika]

3 years is awesome! If it hurts, it is natural for you to feel relieved if you don't have to be in pain. Your body knows what it is doing. I would say he may nurse again after the births, but with twins your boobs will be full for sure. congrats on the twins! Your son sounds like a real sweetie, and it sounds like the weaning is ok with him too.

[ctdoula]

Don't feel guilty about being relieved!! You're pregnant w/twins and that's a huge thing, you deserve a break before starting again. And 3yrs is fantastic. Sounds like he was ready to stop. My kids both weaned on their own in their 3's and it was similar. Slow down, and then skipping days, and then one day just forgot how to latch. No trauma, just done. Enjoy this time.

[annettemarie]

Well, he didn't ask again this morning. And I asked him later "Are you done with please-please?" (his name for it. Don't let it fool you, though; it's not polite when he screams it at you, LOL!) And he said yes. I know it's OK and to be honest, I feel like every tiny ounce of energy I have is going into these babies. But still...

[tinybutterfly]

He sounds okay with it.



It's okay to be relieved to be done. I think that means it's time to move forward...usually we try to pay attention to our feelings and our children's feelings and we should do that where weaning is concerned, too, don't you think? Those feelings are okay and legitimate.