[Marco Esquandolas]

I didn't think I'd be sad over this. I actually thought I'd be turning cartwheels or something, but I'm not. Ian bean, after such a long road with bf'ing-ebf'ed colicky babe, listened to docs and stopped bf'ing, gave food early, gut problems, relactated, stopped again while pg, picked back up once one year old was born, tandem'ing this last year, not admitting he even nurses, not to anyone...going thru all that for the last 3.5 years, and now he tells me that he's a big boy and doesn't want to nurse anymore, and he hasn't for about 2 wks now. Hmmmm. I'm not sure how I feel about this. On one hand, I'm so proud of my big boy and the journey we took together and that he got what he needed from me-physiologically and emotionally, but on the other hand, I feel like my middle baby is, as he says, a big boy now, lol! I doubt this makes much sense. I just thought I'd be glad when he finally decided he was done. Now, I feel kinda sad about, I think. Is that odd?

 

[Benji'sMom]

I think it makes perfect since. HUGS!!

 

[mama_kass]

Know that you are so awesome for giving your dc your milk for so long.

 

[VikingKvinna]

Nahh. It's the end of an era, and the end of one aspect of your relationship. I think you're perfectly normal to be grieving it. Makes perfect sense!

~nick

 

[Ravin]

Sounds like a weaning ritual/party might be in order. A special occasion to mark the transition can be very powerful for you as well very special for him.

 

[TiredX2]

Momma. This is a big change for both of you, let yourself feel it.

 

[gottaknit]

I guess it's true that the babe weans the momma, not the other way around. I second the idea for a celebration/ritual for you and your "big boy".