What the heck am I doing!?

[Calluna]

Maybe it's because we are both sick. I have been feeling a bit touched out lately...

It was just really strange, I didn't even think about it. It's like someone else was talking..

[Kmn]

It's also OK to change your mind about self weaning. I eventually found that feeding DS hurt, even when he tried to be gentle. My intention was to self wean, but it ended up being "sorry mate, your mouth is too strong and even when you try to be gentle you hurt Mum - it's not your fault, but you're now too big for boobies". There were no great dramas - though he still asks sometimes, 6 months later.

[Calluna]

Sorry KMN, I missed your last post.

That's true, about rules changing, I didn't think of it like that.

That's the weird thing, I didn't think I had changed my mind. I still want to let him wean himself. Maybe I just need a break?

[Kmn]

I think there is a difference between "weaning yourself" and "feeding whenever you want to".
It's a mutual journey - so your feelings matter too! When you're both sick and more housebound he will want more and more - so if you can get out for a walk or something it will make it easier.

[Calluna]

Thanks. You're right, of course.

[onthefly]

yes, of course you matter too!

The whinging then asking again thing.... hate that! DS still does it. drives me batty. he doesn't whine so much as yell directives. anyway, that's another matter.

[Calluna]

lol He's going to realise that he gets a better response by asking nicely, in the next week or so, isn't he?

it's extremely frustrating. Not really sure what to do about that....