[3happygirls]

think I'm HORRIBLY INSANE! But, I'm having so many regrets and sadness over not nursing my 4-year-old twins. I'm now nursing my 9 mo. old, but now that I know more I wish I could turn back the clock. I even offered them to nurse since the baby was born, and they laughed at me (of course, they would and should). I was kind of teasing and they seemed intrigued/interested. But, I can't get those years of their health back. I find I'm trying to "make up" for lost time or nutrition, but there is nothing that can or could have replaced their need for my milk. I TRIED, and tried, but due to an enormous amount of stress at the time of their birth, breastfeeding challenges, and lack of information and support....I QUIT!!

: Anyway...now that I have a GREAT nursing relationship with the little one...I'm kind of in mourning over the other two.

 

[shoefairy3]

I feel like that too...I didnt nurse my 1st 3 nearly as long as i now think i should have.
I stopped nursing #1 at 3 months due to living at my in-laws and having to remove myself from the room everytime he nursed..i had to work with #2 so i stopped at 6 weeks for the most part and night nursed until he was 3 months. adn #3 i barely gave a chance; i got a really bad crack day 3 and had to support so i just decided to quit thinking formula would be ok.
I wish wish wish i knew then what i know now and would have continued for a much longer time.
I plan on CLW with my current nursling...we are on month 1 going strong

 

[Momtwice]

I felt the same way while nursing dd, about not nursing ds very long. You have a right to your feelings. For me, they faded in time. Be gentle with yourself, it's a sign of what a loving mom you are that you feel strongly about this.