Lindsay

[Guest guest]

Hi Lindsay,

Many, many moms find that they simply must nurse their babies to sleep and

some, like yourself find that they get tired of doing it. It sounds like

your baby LOVES the nursing time with you and feels like thisis a very

special part of the day!! There is a great book called MOTHERING YOUR

NURSING TODDLER by Norma Jane Bumgarner that really addresses toddler's

nursing needs.

Practical, reassuring, informative, and supportive book for the mother of

a nursing toddler. Emphasizes meeting child's needs. Discusses importance

of breastfeeding relationship, natural weaning, temporary changes in

lifestyle, society's expectations vs. child's and family's needs.

The review was taken from www.lalecheleague.org

On a personal note, all 3 of my children nurse/ed to sleep at nap and

nighttime. I always plan my trips around nap time or nighttime or take the

baby with in a sling. That is not always feasible and does not work for

everyone, but it works for me and the babies. They know I am there for

them and they fully trust me. As they got/get older, they learn that

others can help them too. For a brief period in time, I am everything to

the babies and I cherish that. I remind myself often that the nest will

not always be so full and I might not always be so needed. For now, I will

be mommy, get my few minutes of me time when I can and watch for cues of

when my children need me and when they don't. Whew. I wish it all came

with a sure-fire manual, but then that might take the challenge out of it.

 

Thanks for letting me be philosphical and I hope you find a way that works

for your family.

Tracey H

 

 

 

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