another DH wants me to wean

[kriket]

DH has been saying for a few months that we should think about weaning. I have just been ignoring him, because DS doesn't nurse more than 2 times during the day.

The other day DH said he thinks I'm only nursing "for me" and "I've proved my point". This really hurt my feelings. I don't know what to say to DH about this.

I've mentioned that DS doesn't eat much food, he's a chip-a-holic (thanks to DH) and he flat out REFUSES to eat. He has a ton of cow milk, and he just isn't a cow. DH even mentioned getting the boost or pedisure drinks to "balance out" DSs diet. I almost smacked him. I reminded him that he's been a boob only man for 12 months, why should it be different? He just retorted, "yeah, you should probably think about weaning him soon"

Any suggestions? Anyone BTDT? DH has started giving me the stink eye when I nurse during the day. It's really robbing me of what little time I have left before my baby becomes a preschooler.

[HeliMom]

if he recognized that breastmilk is superior to formula for the first 12 months why doesn't he recognize that breastmilk is superior to toddler formula as well. No suggestions mama but a lot of sympathy.

[Smokering]

Is he open to being convinced by research about the benefits of extended BF?

[lovebug]

no advice, but want to offer s

[kriket]

Originally Posted by Smokering

Is he open to being convinced by research about the benefits of extended BF?

I doubt it. He doesn't like to change his opinion unless it was his idea. I may have to "accidentally" leave some mothering articles about EBF around. Make it seem like his idea!

[soso-lynn]

I really have a hard time understanding how anyone other than the mother and the child (you know, the people involved in the nursing relationship) can have any say in such a situation. I would ask him to explain what HIS stake is in this and why he even cares. What does he think is the downside to continuing to nurse?

[MountainMamaGC]

I would state that you do not intend to stop and to keep his comments to himself. Its not like he can stop you from doing it. You can tell him its still beneficial and you want to get him through another cold and flu season.

[ktgrok]

Have you told him that the World Health Organization reccomends nursing until AT LEAST 2 years old? That might help. The milk you make for your toddler is actually higher in antibodies to help keep him healthy than it was when he was younger. Also, what does he mean you are only doing it for you? Obviously your child still wants it, you can't force a baby to nurse!