So I'm a little sad

melody921 · October 2013

I think I'm weaning DD down to just AM nursing. But I'm torn about it. The past few nights, I gave her a cup of milk after dinner and put her to bed without nursing (mainly bc it's been hard to juggle both kids with DH out of town). She didn't fuss, and I'm thinking that could mean it's time to cut the night session. On one hand, it seems like a great idea to cut it out now, especially if she's not going to balk. On the other hand, I'm sad to think I'll only get that cuddle time with her in the morning, and wonder how much longer will we keep that session. Tell me I'm crazy.

MommaP12 · October 2013

I got really sad when I stopped BFing back in mid June. It's normal and I think it's harder the longer you do it. You are a great mom and should be proud for nursing this long especially while working and having another one! You're only slightly crazy. :>

Flamingemu · October 2013

Totally normal. If you are weaning and she is not fighting, just go with it. GL!

ellebee2 · October 2013

We are down to just BFing before bed, and I feel like DD could take it or leave it. It makes me sad also. I think it is totally normal and not crazy at all. I'd just follow LOs lead. Good luck. And awesome job on BFing this much for this long.

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MississippiCatfish · October 2013

Totally normal. We're nearing the end too and it's just more emotional than I expected! Hang in there, mama. No need to rush it.

melody921 · October 2013

shiggybop said:

You're not crazy. Ds hasn't nursed in 3 days and I've cried every morning It's hard, but he was ready.

How did you get to this point, @shiggybop? Did you initiate it, or did he refuse to nurse? I guess I feel a little bad for taking the initiative to say, "hey, maybe we can cut this session."

melody921 · October 2013

MississippiCatfish said:

Totally normal. We're nearing the end too and it's just more emotional than I expected! Hang in there, mama. No need to rush it.

True. I suppose I can nurse her just in the AM for as long as we both want.

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mrsbhk22 · October 2013

It's such a hard decision and so emotional for some people. I didn't have the hard emotions after DS2 (kid never slept, even at 13 months so I think it was exhaustion) but stopping with DD was HARD. I feel like she doesn't "need" me anymore (which is absolutely ridiculous and insane).

Now that we are officially done, I have moments of sadness, but I'm also proud of how far we made it.