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By: Zel

Zel — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 04:30:19 +0000

I wait for the day when my son weans, he is 14 months old right now. I want my body back, I’d like to be the sexy wife and not just the nursing mom… But I know when that time comes I will truly miss being so close to my son, having him look into my eyes, touch my chest, make cute sounds while nursing. Anyone can play with him, change his diaper, read him a book- but only I can nurse him. Congrats to you for getting as far as you did and may your next stage of parenting be a great one.

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By: Samantha

Samantha — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:34:04 +0000

My heart goes out to the original poster this seams like a sad time in more ways than one.

I’d like to share briefly my experience on weaning. Each was weaned gradually at about 3.5yrs by my instigation. Yes sometimes it was bittersweet and I wished I could nurse the pain or upset away like I did when they were babes.

Yet they were and still are my babies although much, much bigger now. I found other ways to offer comfort and love.

Frankly, weaning was a relief to me. I had my body back in a way I had not had in a long time. I think that is important too.

By: Amber

Amber — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:42:16 +0000

It’s true that weaning is just a step along the way. I found that all the things that were ‘supposed’ to change with weaning didn’t. I hope this is as gentle of a transition as possible for both of you.

By: Lesley S Ulloa

Lesley S Ulloa — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 01:47:14 +0000

Thank you for sharing that honest account of your experience. I, too, have a 2.5 yr old. Thankfully, he shows no signs of weening and I, for one, am perfectly fine with that! You have opened my mind to the possibilities of what I may feel when that day comes. I appreciate that.

My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

By: Mama K

Mama K — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:25:44 +0000

((hugs))
Weaning is bittersweet for sure and then there is the added grief over the little one you lost. It’s perfectly ok to be sad, mourn, whatever… I found the due date and the time leading up to it very difficult.

btw, your blog will not load on my computer any more. don’t know what is up with that.

By: desiree fawn

desiree fawn — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:25:07 +0000

I hope that everything goes well and that you feel happy about all the fabulous time you had to nurse.
My thoughts are with you!

By: justine

justine — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:26:10 +0000

Shelly,

Thank you for sharing this touching story with us… knowing that a relationship of ANY kind is coming to an end is usually wrenching <3

I am pregnant with what we figure will most likely be our last baby and knowing that breastfeeding will “end” someday makes me feel terribly sad, too.

I have often considered keeping up my supply through pumping and donating milk to babies who need breastmilk, but for whatever reason cannot get all they need from their mothers (sites like MilkShare match up babies who could benefit from your extra milk). Perhaps you could look into using this time of “loss” as an opportunity to “give” in another way? Knowing that you have a valuable resource to share with other babies in need could help ease the transition from being a nursing momma to a non-nursing one

Just a thought!