Linda, I had surgery on my mouth andwas told because of the anesthetic to either express and thorw out or wean. Preferably to wean because he was old enough. Didn't fancy expressing for 3 days and sort of figured it was time I got him off as I was feeling the preasure from others to wean him. Guess I could've stuck it out longer if I really wanted too though. Mark told me at the time though, if he can go without it for 3 days then why start up again....