BF'ing Moms

n8swife · February 2013

One of my friends posted this on FB and I thought I'd share..

I know I look so big to you,

Maybe I seem too big for the needs I have.

But no matter how big we get,

We still have needs that are important to us.

I know that our relationship is growing and changing,

But I still need you. I need your warmth and closeness,

Especially at the end of the day

When we snuggle up in bed.

Please don't get too busy for us to nurse.

I know you think I can be patient,

Or find something to take the place of a nursing -

A book, a glass of something,

But nothing can take your place when I need you.

Sometimes just cuddling with you,

Having you near me is enough.

I guess I am growing and becoming independent,

But please be there.

This bond we have is so strong and so important to me,

Please don't break it abruptly.

Wean me gently,

Because I am your mother,

And my heart is tender.

~ Cathy Cardall

Lena122 · February 2013

I feel this is true for mom's who don't nurse too. It breaks my heart when Munchkin doesn't want to be rocked to sleep. It's been over a week since I last rocked him to sleep :

n8swife · February 2013

Lena122:
I feel this is true for mom's who don't nurse too. It breaks my heart when Munchkin doesn't want to be rocked to sleep. It's been over a week since I last rocked him to sleep :

Very true. It's hard on us when our babies gain more independence

2chatter · February 2013

I hate these stupid weaning hormones. That made me cry.

allisons1014 · February 2013

DD seems totally ready to wean and I am the one trying to hold on! The mornings she is still very interested but some nights she wants to and some nights she totally pushes me away. There is a board book called "If I could keep you little" that DD got for Christmas. It almost makes me cry to read it but it sums up perfectly the struggle between wanting to keep your baby a baby but also wanting them to experience the joys of growing up. It's hard being a mama!

pinkshades05 · February 2013

This reminds me of last night when Nat totally cuddled up with me before falling asleep. I wanted to bring her to bed and cuddle some more, but I knew it would put a dent in our crib sleeping. Broke my heart to put her down, though

She is still my little baby!

NatnDyl · February 2013

Oh this made me so sad! I makes me realize, I really had no idea what being a mom was like until I was one. There are all kinds of silly things that make you happy and sad all at once.

hizah05 · February 2013

While this is true, I also have a fear that Logan will never quit nursing! I'm in no rush but I'm afraid when the time comes that I may have to be the one breaking the habit!

tayrob1986 · February 2013

Well guys, I'm sitting here with tears streaming down my face. My daughter will be one on Wednesday and she is cutting her nursing sessions down pretty quick. Most of them don't even last 10 minutes total. I will nurse her however long she wants to, if she's 3, she's 3. I just don't know how long this will last. I just love the closeness and bond of the whole experience. :-(