Last Month of Nursing after 5.5 Years---What to expect?

[mowilli3]

Hi Mamas,

I am writing this with sadness and anticipation. This is my last month of nursing ever in my life. By Nov I will have nursed two children for 4 years each. I tandemed for 2.5 years. And I have been telling my DS that he stops at 4 YO for about 6 months. He nurses 2-3 times a day now.

I'm ready. He's ready. His older sister is definitely ready for us to stop. We have been practicing hugs and 100 kisses to replace nursing.

I just want to know what will happen to me. Will I still be a mama tiger and protect my children at the drop of a hat without the prolactin? Will I become depressed without the oxytocin? Will I lose weight or gain it? Will my boobs get even smaller?

I feel like I'm losing part of my identity, too.

Thanks for any advice.

Mo

[TerrahMother]

Originally Posted by mowilli3

Hi Mamas,

I am writing this with sadness and anticipation. This is my last month of nursing ever in my life. By Nov I will have nursed two children for 4 years each. I tandemed for 2.5 years. And I have been telling my DS that he stops at 4 YO for about 6 months. He nurses 2-3 times a day now.

I'm ready. He's ready. His older sister is definitely ready for us to stop. We have been practicing hugs and 100 kisses to replace nursing.

I just want to know what will happen to me. Will I still be a mama tiger and protect my children at the drop of a hat without the prolactin? Will I become depressed without the oxytocin? Will I lose weight or gain it? Will my boobs get even smaller?

I feel like I'm losing part of my identity, too.

Thanks for any advice.

Mo

What a great post! I'm very interested to hear replies, as I plan to practice extended breastfeeding. I hope everything is a smooth transition for you. Thank you and hugs to you!