Guest guest Posted July 30, 2002 Report Share Posted July 30, 2002 When I first joined our group, I asked for help in weaning my vegan son because I was becoming weary in nursing him. Several people in the group stated that I shouldn't be worried about weaning him and to let him initiate the weaning and that I should enjoy the nursing season. I thank God that I changed my attitude after reading those suggestions and began to welcome with open arms my son's nursing and here's why: Two days ago, for the first time, my 21-month old after asking for " milk " (short for Mommy's milk) decided not to partake when I put him in position to do so. I never thought that he would be the one to initiate the weaning because he loved nursing and depended on nursing to go the sleep during the day and at night. I experienced excrutiating emotional pain when he did this. I never dreamt that I would feel that way because I had always looked forward to the day when he would stop nursing. I tried desparately to remember what our last nursing session (two days ago during nap time) was like because I wanted to keep that memory forever. My pain became greater yesterday when he asked to nurse but said " No thank you " when I offered " milk " to him. Today, when he asked for " milk " around nap time, to my surprise, he actually nursed for a long time. I treasured and enjoyed every moment of that session and looked at that session as our last. My pain eased up a little as a result of having one more chance of nursing him. He asked for " milk " later today, but again said " No thank you. " My advice to still nursing mothers: Treasure every stage of your child's development, no matter how tiring or frustrating it may be because these stages do last for only a season and these special moments can never be relived. Still Hurting But Thankful for the Memory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2002 Report Share Posted July 31, 2002 , " admartin " <admartin@s...> wrote: > I never thought > that he would be the one to initiate the weaning because he loved nursing > and depended on nursing to go the sleep during the day and at night. I > experienced excrutiating emotional pain when he did this. Hugs! I thought my 3 y/o had weaned himself last week, but I was very happy to find out that it was just a brief hiatus. <snip> Treasure > every stage of your child's development, no matter how tiring or frustrating > it may be because these stages do last for only a season and these special > moments can never be relived. Yes, indeed. You turn around and your sweet baby has turned into a big 6 y/o giving you lip, and I have no doubt that I'll turn around again and he'll be a 16 y/o asking for my car keys ... yikes! Be well, Hadass in Winnipeg, treasuring the toddler days even though uninterrupted sleep would be nice, too ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2002 Report Share Posted August 1, 2002 > admartin said: > > When I first joined our group, I asked for help in weaning my vegan son because I was becoming weary in nursing him. Several people in the group stated that I shouldn't be worried about weaning him and to let him initiate the weaning and that I should enjoy the nursing season. I thank God that I changed my attitude after reading those suggestions and began to welcome with open arms my son's nursing and here's why: {snip} My advice to still nursing mothers: Treasure every stage of your child's development, no matter how tiring or frustrating it may be because these stages do last for only a season and these special moments can never be relived.< THANK YOU for saying this! I am still nursing my 22-month-old, and it's getting a bit tiresome. She's on me ALL the time. I don't mind nursing until she's 3, but I didn't think I'd be nursing this often at her age. I will treasure the moments. Thank you! Sheri Mommy to Heather Joy 9/28/00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2002 Report Share Posted August 1, 2002 I am nursing my 2.5 yr. old and sometimes I feel like I am ready for it to end, like when she's getting a tooth or something but then I am so grateful that she is still nursing. Weaning will come in her time. They are only small for so long. These days are so precious. I was touched by your post. ~*~Mitzi Mommy to Haley 3/00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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