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Weaning went great (at least today!)
- Feb 20, 2008 at 10:08 PM
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I have been dreading weaning my 17 month old daughter. She loves to nurse. I just am tired of breastfeeding. I'm not enjoying it anymore. I do love the bond that it brings, but there will be plenty of other things that can bring us closer together. She was getting to the point where I couldn't even lay down on the floor without her attacking me! =/ She wakes up frequently at night to nurse, and I'm tired! I haven't slept through the night since she's been here..and I think it's time! Lol. Today was the first day we went all day without nursing. We have tried weaning before, but I have always given in. I realized last night that this wasn't going to be easy. I layed with her last night, right next to her and sung "I love you, you love me" and she wasn't havin it. She was tugging on my shirt, screaming, "BOOBIES", and when I tried comforting her, she would slap my hand away. I was near tears, and gave in. However, today was a different story. I had History class today when she is supposed to nap, and I asked my mom if she could try to put Kailyn to sleep while I was at school. Surprisingly, when I called her when class got out, she said she was asleep! She usually will only go to sleep for me. So, tonight I was very worried, because I thought she would act like she did last night. I did our usual routine: Played with her, read her books, gave her a bath using the night time soap, then used the night time lotion, brushed her teeth and hair..and off to bed. I layed her on my belly and sung, and she went to sleep! I know its a bad habit to rock her, but I can't tramatize her by making her lose the boobs, and make her cry it out at the same time! =/ I think she remembered that she didn't nurse during her nap, and "forgot" that she needed it to sleep. I'm going to have my mom come over tomorrow and put her to sleep. Even though I don't have class tomorrow, I think it will help. Then eventually, she will forget all about boobies, and I can put her to sleep during her naps. I also had a long talk with her today. lol. Yes, I had a talk with my 17 month old! I said, "Kailyn, you're a big girl now. Big girls don't need boobies anymore. I know its going to be hard, but I know you can do it. If you don't get boobies anymore, Ill give you something extra special." haha. I said this all day, and right before bed, and I think she understood. Call me crazy, but I think she did! =)
Pfew. I'm relieved..Def uncomfortable though! It's her first day of her entire life that she's gone without nursing. I thought I would be jumping off the wall, but I'm sad. I hope she still loves me as much. Tonight will be a different story. She's going to want them BADLY, but I am going to try my best to refuse. I just hope I don't give in because I'll be so tired. Anyway, thats my weaning story!
Comments:
Remember that it isn't wise to wean all in one day. Weaning should be gradual, both for you and for her. For her, it makes the transition easier...for you, gradual weaning can mean avoiding clogged ducts, mastisis, and the uncomfortable fullness.
Also remember that around 18 months, many moms get that "touched out" feeling. If you take extra time alone...for yourself...you may find the passion you had in breastfeeding again. Getting touched out happens to every mom, where they are just annoyed with everything, including breastfeeding. They dont' want to have a baby hanging off them, they don't want to be bothered, they don't want to be touched.
It's OK to feel that way, but you want to make sure you aren't weaning *just* because of that annoyed feeling. It passes after a while, when you begin to take more time to yourself.
Anyway, good luck either way...just please make sure you wean slowly and gently. Cold turkey will NOT be good for anyone.
mine is 9 months old and I wish I could wean her. Im like 5 months pregnant, and in SO MUCH F*** PAIN when she nurses... there are time when the pains so bad I cry. Its just cause my nipples feel bruised... and her suckling just makes it worse everytime.
Good luck with your weaning. Im still waiting a few months more, I figure it will be a lot easier if I dont have to give her formula when I wean. So :D
Hello everyone, I am new to this site.
I am in the process of weaning my 19 month old daughter, Hari. I have tried several times before and it has not worked as I end up giving in.
She nurses in the morning, at night and 1 -2 times during the day right now. Trying to cut out the daytime feedings, then the morning and night. She throws huge tantrums and does not seem to understand, as she has been nursing on demand until now.
Any tips will help. Thank you
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