I think my baby is weaning

[~kellie~]

After a long almost 21 months of breast feeding, I think my DD is starting to self wean. She is starting to go down for her naps now without a feed and often asks for cows milk in a bottle instead of milk from me.

I am happy that she has made the decision herself, and also that I finally get my body back, but apart of me still feels sad, and when we do feed I wonder if its going to be the last one.... am I crazy?

[[M]umma[M]ia]

sorry i cant help but just bumping this thread, hoping someone can.

good luck!

[~clover~]

I don't think your crazy
I've just about had enough sometimes, but i dread the day its over with a passion!

[boomba]

Oh hun i remember the day too well! Sometimes when i give DS a cu7ddle i think of all the wonderfull bonding time we had while he was BF.

You will be fine and you will love being you again iykwim! 21mths is a wonderfull effort! You shouod be so proud! xxxxxx

[Jennifer13]

What a great job you've done to bf your DD so long!

However, having said that, I might point out that my DD was weaned from nap-time bbs at about 16 mths and I thought would gradually drop the remaining 2 bfs over the next 6-12 mths. How wrong was I! Enjoy the remaining bfs and all the best for an ending that suits you and your DD.

[~kellie~]

thanks everyone for your support

Jennifer - she only really has it at nap time which is what makes me think its coming to an end, although I just got home from being at work today and she ran at me and starting trying to lift my top for a feed so maybe she has changed her mind again! She is a woman after all!

[Visitor8]

ooh maybe she isn't done yet Sometimes they go through stages where they wont want it as much then they go back to their usual feeding patterns.

[kelebek]

It doesn't sound crazy to be sad at the idea she might be weaning, I know I am not looking forward to that day maybe you can introduce some cuddly time now that can replace that special time?

[~kellie~]

kelebek - we actually have already been doing that, she now often goes to sleep cuddled into my chest like a koala rather than feeding... which is good cause it means DH can put her to bed too!