My daughter just weaned herself at three and a half. I knew when I was pregnant that I wanted to nurse her to provide the best possible nutrition for her. My goal was to nurse the APA recommended one year. I never dreamed at the time I would nurse her until age 3.5. It did not seem right to take nursing away from her when she was still a baby at one. It did not seem right to take away nursing at 2. At that point I decided to let her decide when ton wean. My family and friends (with the exception of my husband) did not support my decision and thought I was crazy. I did not advertise that I was still nursing her at bedtime. She continued to nurse before bed and nap until one day a couple of weeks ago. She simply did not ask to nurse before bed. I was excited and surprised! Then 4 days went by without any mention of nursing. On the fifth day she asked if she could nurse. I asked her if she wanted me to read to her. She said she wanted another book instead of nurse. Then went several more days without mention of nursing.
I am glad she came to the decision on her own. I feel sad I do not even remember the details of the last time she nursed. I remember so many firsts and so few lasts. I cannot believe my baby is growing up. She stopped nursing the week before she started preschool. It seems like perfect timing. I love my preschooler and miss my baby.
I am glad she came to the decision on her own. I feel sad I do not even remember the details of the last time she nursed. I remember so many firsts and so few lasts. I cannot believe my baby is growing up. She stopped nursing the week before she started preschool. It seems like perfect timing. I love my preschooler and miss my baby.
