This could be it... *update* This IS it!

It's been three days since DD had a bf - I'm tentatively thinking I could be looking at her fully weaning.

We went away on the weekend and I got up earlier than her. She was so excited about our trip that she didn't notice we didn't have our usual morning bf in bed. Then she spent the night having a 'sleep over' at a good friend's house with their LO and she certainly didn't miss me then (you should have seen the tears when we left later that day!!). This morning she slept in and I was already up. She wanted breakfast first, suggested she might have a bf afterwards, but wasn't interested in the end (I didn't offer, but she said she was full and didn't ask).

So that's been three days in a row. I don't think it'll take long for my supply to drop, given she's only been having very short bfs as it is. She may come back for a few more, but we'll see.

If this is it, she's bf for 3 years, 11 months and 2 days!

what a wonderful BFing journey you & your DD have had, it's certainly inspirational to a BFing newbie like me!

how are you feeling about it all?

:hug: Sounds like the Girls are almost out of a job! lol

What fabulous success you have had breastfeeding Lucy, and as Sloane said, you have been an inspiration to many a woman, especially me.

Well done again xox

I'm not 100% convinced she'll give up this easy :lol:, but if this is it, what a wonderful way to finish :hug:

Hope you're feeling ok about it - looking forward to the next stage, hey?

You could be right, marcellus. Knowing DD, she'll probably be back tomorrow morning! :rolleyes:

But it's definitely an indication that she's losing interest, 'cause there are things that are waaaaayyy more interesting than bby snuggles in bed! If she comes back some mornings, I might try getting up in the morning before her, if she's having a sleep in on others. That will ease her out of it more gradually if that's what she wants.

Thanks girls and shucks :redface:. We haven't done anything particularly special, in the end it's just been following DD's lead.

Wow what a great job you've done Jennifer! and Marcellus is right - if this is the end, what a fabulous finish :)

Oh Jenn, I'm really sad for you.

You are both an inspiration.

Wow what an awesome BF'ing journey :clap::clap:

Well done to both of you for maintaing such a precious relationship for so long :hug:

:hug: for a end to an amazing journey, you are both a true source of inspiration for LTBF'ing mothers :hug;

What a wonderful breastfeeding relationship you have had with your DD.

I to have been inspired by your longterm breastfeeding relationship and I hope that I can make it to even half of what you have.

You have done an amazing job :hug:.

Wow - you may think it is just you following your DDs lead but to many BBers you are a person that they think of quite fondly when they think of their aspirations for their breastfeeding journey with their child... I know you are that for me

What a beautiful breastfeeding journey you and your DD have had :). You really are an inspiration.

:clap: Awesome work Jennifer and Lucy! :hug:

I take my hat off to you. You are a bf'ing legend around here! :clap:

I agree. :clap: Hope you do manage to work out a nice gradual end to this for the both of you. xo

Jen, you have been so inspirational for me (and many others!) since I've been BF'ing and you certainly have helped me lean towards looking at letting my DD now self-wean herself when she's ready one day!

Good on you for giving your daughter the VERY BEST start in life.... not just nutritionally but with the right comfort when she's needed it, security, hugs etc.....

Well done to you and your daughter.... if this is it.... :hug: how sad for you yet such a happy time at the same time!!!! :clap: :clap:

My hat goes off to you!

How awesome Jen!! Such an inspiration :) And a little sad too.

Woohoo, and boohoo!!!! Congratulations Jen, even if she doesn't wean just yet, you have done an amazing job for her. I just hope DS and I can make it that far! We are 19mths and going strong, and counting :)

Another missed bf this morning too. I sort of convinced her to come into bed for a quick snuggle and bf after breakfast, but it didn't last long and I just thought I'd like to 'remember' the last bf properly.

So I'd say this is it. I won't bother offering for my own sake and I'll enjoy the cuddles I can now have with DP in the morning instead. My baby girl is all grown up!

Thanks girls, I think I can be happy moving on now.

Oh Jen :hug: amazing job. Hope you don't feel too sad about it. That's so awesome she has stopped when she is ready.

It sounds like your DD has made her decision. What a fantastic almost 4 years for you and your DD. She really is a big girl now. Hope you're okay with it :hug:.

Well, I was right, she's done it.

The last few mornings have been DD coming in and demanding that I get up and get her breakfast NOW because she's so hungry!

There go my lazy lying-in-bed mornings, snuggling DD to me and feeling her fall back to sleep with all the comfort that only bb could provide. :rolleyes:

Oh well, just think, I got to do it for nearly four years - I can hardly compain, can I? I think I should make DP get up for this bit, considering how easy he's gotten off so far. :think: :)

Congratulations! What a wonderful job you did. :D

Oh yes, breakfast time with daddy! Sounds more than reasonable to me.

Awesome job Jen!!!!

Wonderful! Lol, yup - daddy/daugher time for breakfast.

You did such an amazing 'job'. Congratulations.

Great idea too, breakfast with Daddy :D.

You & your DD are certainly an inspiration - well done!!

:hug:

I agree, I think daddy/daughter breakfast time will be fantastic!

Congratulations on everything.
For feeding her for so long, & for letting her take the lead & do it all her way.

:clap: Awesome stuff Jen. You and your daughter have indeed been a big inspiration to me as well. I really admire you both so much and you (along with a few others in BB) have given me the confidence to allow DS to self wean when he's ready.