At 14 1/2 months, I think Lia has weaned from me. I haven't nursed her in 2 days. Not because I have denied her the opportunity but because she simply hasn't asked for it. I have to admit that I was ready to stop. But, at the same time, I'm sad about stopping. It's hard to explain. I feel that now that she has begun to wean it's official she is no longer a little baby. She doesn't "need" me like she used to. Alright, I know that is a ridiculous statement..of course she still needs me. She's only 14 months! But, instead of getting her milk from me, she would prefer to drink it like her sister does; in a princess cup!
Now that my nursing days are coming to a close, I am so glad that I had the opportunity to nurse Lia. I had such trouble trying to get Bailey to nurse and never was successful with it. I still endured troubles with Lia in the beginning, but with the help of my nursing friends, was successful in getting her to latch. It was such a beautiful experience feeding my child and knowing I was the only one who could REALLY console and comfort her when she needed it most (although at times it was a bit tiring). And, I am so glad that it is the norm in our house to nurse babies. Bailey regularly gives her babies mommy milk and rarely pretends to feed them via a bottle. It is precious when she lifts her shirt and puts her babies on her tummy and says she is nursing :)
About Me
- A Day In the Life of My Girls
- I am blessed to be able to stay home with my girlies and have a home based business. Someone told me once that I was the ultimate modern woman! I don't know if I'd go that far but I definitely love the fact that I can make money for my family and, at the same time, be there to experience all those "little moments" in my children's lives.
3 comments:
Awww...Stephanie, that makes me want to cry! I am nursing Marley and plan to continue (I said originally I would "try" a year). I never knew how much I would enjoy it.
I know its bittersweet.
ps - I still need to add you to my blog don't I?
Congrats on nursing! I am such a big advocate of it. i would do it anywhere and did get some stange looks sometimes....keep @ it :)
I can imagine how you're feeling - the bittersweet end of nursing. Wyatt is still going several times a day at 21 months and every time I think he's done or weaning himself he surprises me with an increased demand. I've put so much time and effort into breastfeeding that I don't want it to end, but at the same time I am so very tired. I love that he asks for Milk now - telling me "SIDE SIDE SIDE" when he wants to switch sides. I love the milk-drunk look and the rare moments when he falls asleep at my breast.
I'm so glad that you nursed Lia for so long - it was a long, hard battle in the beginning and I'm so glad that I was able to help you with her from the very start! I'm so proud of you for going as long as you did and for letting her self-wean. It's reassuring knowing that it's something that she's outgrown a need for - even though she might surprise you and ask for it out of the blue (you'll still make milk for several weeks).
Congratulations on your milestone!
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