Well after proudly telling people that DD is still loving her "boo" first thing in the morning and last thing at night and that I had no intention of stopping her before she was ready, which included tandem feeding if that's what she wanted, it looks like she has weaned
Saturday morning (after a late night Friday with the Melb BB chicks, woo!, followed by a few wake ups by DD) I was exhausted and DH told me just to go back to bed - if DD wanted a feed he'd let me know. Normally she has a nappy change, a cup of cow's milk, then comes looking for "Mama? Mama? BOO!" Literally walking around the house calling out for boo. I listened, as I dozed in bed, and she was fine. Played with DH quite happily.
Sat night she still wanted "Boo!" before bed so that was nice...
Sun morning same thing as previous morning, no interest at all - and it was even me who got her up as DH had gone out for the day!
Sun night, she had her bath, her tea, played for a while, into the night nappy, then DH took her and put her down - she needed a resettle and then was quiet. No boo!
This morning, same thing as previous mornings. No boo!
While part of me is slightly relieved that I don't need to fret about her going to sleep or waking up with no boo while I am in labour and hospital, as now I know she is ok without it, much of me is sad that our journey appears to be over.
Last edited by OceanPrincess; May 24th, 2010 at 08:54 AM.
What a great job you have done for her. Maybe when she sees new baby feeding it might spark her interest again.
I understand the bitter-sweetness of the moment, as DS2 just weaned too...
I'm happy to still let her have a feed if she does ask for it randomly - esp if she sees new baby having a feed she might decide "Hey I want some of that!" and the last thing I want is to create any jealousy or anything...
At least she will be ok when I am in labour.
My big girl is just getting so big now... not a baby anymore!
When they decide to wean it can bring a raft of emotions, as it is such a special bond that has developed for weeks, months or years. It is that one special moment that only you and your DD can share, you have sustained her, helped her grow into a big beautiful strong little girl.
Congratulations on BF'ing for so long and it is nice when they do chose when they are ready to wean, even though it can break our hearts when they do
Take care xxoo
OP, congrats on bfing her at her pace! As you said you are open to her tandem feeding you might sneak in a few more yet.
My tip is to get a photo of her bfing if she has the odd one here and there. It's nice to remember your journey with your little one and remind yourself just how long you did bf her for!
How are you going OP? Has she asked for boo since the weekend?
Miss J didn't have any the weekend before last and then started back again probably every second day, then every day over the weekend but none again this morning so I do think we are on the way out too
Reply With Quoteyou never know she may ask randomly again!!
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I think its over...
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