She weaned

[Faliciagayle]

My daughter is weaned. I'm not sure how I feel about it.

We nursed 33 months. I have a 5 month old nursling.

It basically happened because she forgot to ask while camping for 4 days and I "forgot" to mention it to her. I imagined our last nursing would have flowers and a special gift, and I know I can do these things for her. I'm planning to write a letter/start a journal for her...

But still. She hasn't nursed for almost three weeks and I'm sad. And happy.

[tracymom1]

When DS weaned I was totally unprepared - I wanted to make it special, too, but instead it just... stopped. Sigh... I wish I would have known when our "last time" was going to happen. But he totally did it on his terms and I have to feel good about that.

Wishing you a long and happy nursing relationship with #2!!

[Katie T]

I agree about wanting to do something special. I remember what I say is ds last nursing but really he nursed for more than a year past "that nursing", That was his last good drain two boobs feeding and I like that fact that I can remember it so clearly. DD2 was 5 wks

Yet funny that I have pictures of tandem nursing both kids almost a yr after the "last nursing" date. Minds are such a weird thing, but nursing was so special. I think in the end CLW happens so slowly that it does just stop and almost goes unnoticed.

You did a wonderful thing for your daughter, also your likely to become more ok with it as time goes on. At least that is how I was.

[TiredX2]

Congrats on making it that long. Have you talked with DD about her weaning at all? Is she happy with the decision? At that age, I'm not sure how to do a meaningful celebration, but you definately deserve something nice for yourself