[Mindi22]

Well, I'm sad to say, I think I can finally admit that it's official - The little man has weaned himself. Ever since we got pregnant, he's been less and less interested in nursing, and about three weeks ago, he nursed for the last time (mostly for comfort as we were in a strange hotel room and he couldn't wind down). I guess three weeks of no nursing and only one time showing any interest (which abated before any latching on took place) equals weaning.

Sad. I had hoped to nurse through the pregnancy and tandom nurse and do all that stuff. Still, at 20 months, with the rough start we had, I'd say that we had a good run of it.

Anyone else going through this?
-Mindi

 

[FLMama092485]

Unfortunately I didn't get to nurse as long as you. DD pulled herself off at 3 months. I blame this on my Mother in Law. She insisted on taking her every Sunday so she had the bottle early. Since I lived with her at the time and she supported us through my pregnancy. (I was young and stupid) I felt obligated to let her take the baby. Well because of early exposure to the bottle she chose the bottle over the breast. I hope to nurse much much longer with this one.

 

[wirewendy]

My daughter is 8 months, and one of the things I am struggling with is possibly loosing that connection with her earlier than if we hadn't been so darn careless! Or, rather, care-free!

 

[nznats]

My daughter is 28 months, we had cut down to 2 feeds one when she woke up and one when she went to bed... She just stopped suddenly around the time I got pregnant. She hadnt nursed for about a week and then out of the blue asked for boobie, and has done it 4-5 times since then... Hopefully this sorta thing continues cos I did want to tandem (or at least have her relieve engorgement) but I do believe in child led weaning so wont force it.... I can sympathise, youve done great mama!

 

[Yo Becca]

Be proud of a great, long nursing relationship! For me personally, I was little sad when my DD weaned at 18 months (although also relieved b/c the last month or so was rough for both of us). But now I LOVE our relationship and I couldn't imagine it being this good and easy with her if we were still nursing. She has become more cuddly and affectionate and talkative with me, and I love it.

I hope your transition eases - hugs, mama.

 

[hapahaolegirl]

Yes, we are going through this now. We are on day three of no nursings. I'm pushing this on DD a bit though. Last night she really wanted to nurse to sleep and I did not let her. The two nights before she was fine when I told her she could not nurse.
I just cannot handle her nursing anymore. I'm sure this pregnancy has a lot to do with it but it really upsets me to nurse her these days so I feel it's best we wean. My goal initially was only 1 year, then 18 months, and then 2 years. DD will be two at the end of the month so I feel I did a good job. DH has also pressured me to stop nursing DD so it makes it a bit rough at times I guess. Last night I'm sure I would have nursed DD if DH didn't tell me not to.
Anyway, it's still tough and I don't want to stop but at the same time I feel I have to for my sanity. I'm very sad about weaning though.

Kristen

 

[babysol]

I think my dd is weaning, too. She's 25 months, and we've been nursing 2x a day for a long time. She still asks to nurse, but will occasionally only get a taste and hten sit up, saying, "all done!" I don't know if it tastes different or what. But I've been pretty sore, so I've been okay with her shorter sessions.

 

[ILoveMySofie]

My situation was different in that i was the one who had to wean-when i was around 7 weeks pg last time i just COULD NOT stand the feeling of nursing my DD. It was such a bad feeling, physically that I just knew it wasnt fair to have her at my breast while i was feeling like throwing her off. I wanted to remember the whole experience in a positive light. I nursed her till she was
3 years 2 months

and that relationship is something i hold so dear in my heart.
So my point is, I do know that feeling of sadness when you know you are sayng farewell to this beautiful relationship. But you did such a great job by nursing your son for as long as you did.

 

[pianojazzgirl]

My dd weaned when I got pg too, at 21 months old.