I feel so horrible about this but I can hardly stand nursing Sarah anymore. It just grosses me out. I don't know how else to explain it. I just feel violated every time she nurses, even though it's only 3 to 5 times a day. I am starting to feel burned out, touched out, perhaps. I mean, it's been longer that I nursed her since Ashley's conception than it was under "normal" circumstances (ie. not pregnant or tandem nursing). In other words I nursed her alone for the first 14 months of her life and then I got pregnant and it's been 19 long months since then, either dealing with the uncomfortableness of nursing during pregnancy or juggling my two tandem nursing girls. I can't even remember those carefree days anymore when it was just me and her curling up and enjoying nursing together. It's all so different now.
Yet, I feel terribly guilty for feeling this way and the thought of her actually weaning makes me sad. I always wanted her to self-wean, although I did nightwean her during pregnancy to save my sanity. Since then I decided not to impose too many restrictions on her during the day, but I do find myself asking her to wait or telling her "not now" or asking her to read a book instead. But then I feel bad about it, because she looks so disappointed, possibly even rejected sometimes. How do other tandem mamas deal with their feelings in the short term (get away from me) vs. what they want for their nurslings long term (child-led weaning)?
Yet, I feel terribly guilty for feeling this way and the thought of her actually weaning makes me sad. I always wanted her to self-wean, although I did nightwean her during pregnancy to save my sanity. Since then I decided not to impose too many restrictions on her during the day, but I do find myself asking her to wait or telling her "not now" or asking her to read a book instead. But then I feel bad about it, because she looks so disappointed, possibly even rejected sometimes. How do other tandem mamas deal with their feelings in the short term (get away from me) vs. what they want for their nurslings long term (child-led weaning)?
! My Peyton will be 3 April 1st and Jadyn will be 1 on 2-24 and I am feeling kinda touched out by Peyton too. I was pregnant when she was 13 months old and its been a struggle ever since. Although, I still like nursing her, I do wish she would slow down.
it was giving me the ickies every time I nursed him..(this started about 2 months ago for some reason) it's funny cause I posted about this I'd say about 2 wks ago..I got so many supportive responses that it helped with my mixed feelings..and helped me not feel soo guilty for wanting to wean him 
: ..I had always said I would CLW..but I don't see him nursing past 3 yrs..I'm really feeling touched out at this point..I've been tandem nursing for 8 months now..I got pregnant when DS was 16 months ..so he we had a good deal of time enjoying our nursing relationship alone..and I seriously think I'm done with my almost 3 yr old..I think I've done my part..and now it's time to end it..even though it hurts/breaks my heart and makes me sad 
to know our Nursing Relationship is close to the end..he seems to be doing pretty well only nursing once every other day for 2 minutes..now that he's a Big Boy (he protests every time someone calls him baby)..he doesn't have to nurse 8 times a day..we do substitute with Alot of Hugs and Kisses, Reading, oh and snacking too (All Day Long).. 
just wanna let you know that you're not alone..and you're normal for feeling this way..you're only Human Mama! 
