one nap and weaning

[putput]

I admit I'm sad about bfing coming to an end. I just think it'll get even harder for my daughter to adjust to the change the older she gets. I guess there is partially 'pressure' in terms of it seeming to be the done thing, but additionally I know she doesn't really need my milk anymore so it makes sense to stop. Plus, I can relax about what I can consume - food, antibiotics, for example, when I stop bfing.

I guess I'll have to just go through the process slowly so that we're both comfortable with weaning, or as comfortable as can be! The bedtime feed will be the last to go.

 

[Shenzhennifer]

Yeah, I can understand that. My mother asked me the other day when I was planning on stopping and my answer was as long as it`s going well, I won`t stop before 12 months. It does seems to be the done thing, but I don`t see any harm in going past that - tons of moms do. As long as you`re not one of those moms on 20/20 who`s still BFing your 8 year old, I think you`d be fine if you don`t stop right away. And some kids naturally wean themselves, especially once they get a sense of themselves as not a baby anymore (is that when they start sporting mommy`s handbag?).
It really is the end of an era.

 

[Shenzhennifer]

By the way, there should be no pressure. You`re the mom. It`s your baby. You decide.

 

[putput]

I know... and you're right. I'd love it if my daughter self weaned as then I wouldn't feel guilty but there's no chance of that happening. She loves bfing, as do i, and she often gives me this cheeky smile or laugh while she's feeding. Uh-oh, I'm getting all nostalgic now!