I think this is it. Three days before 16 months, we are done. I think Carson is weaned. We have gone from 4 feedings to none in the past month. It wasn’t as difficult as I thought it was going to be, there were minimal tears (from him, I mean!). I thought it would be harder for me than it has been–but it is still sad.
I love, love, LOVE nursing my son. It has been one of the most amazing things I have been able to give to him. He has been sick ONCE in 16 months. I think it is because of breastfeeding. The fact that we are done is just another red flag that he is not a baby anymore. I see evidence of this everyday, but when we had our quiet moments nursing it was easy to forget that he is a big boy now. Shockingly, in combo with the raging pregnancy hormones, I haven’t cried over this. I did well up, but no tears were shed.
On a bright note, I get to have my boobs to myself for about 5-6 months before I have to do it all again. I can only hope Gummy Bear Baby is studying up on breastfeeding in utero like Carson did. He came out a pro, we had no problems. I hope I can be so lucky again.
Tags: breastfeeding, nursing, weaning
I’m sure that Gummy Bear Baby will come out like a pro because you’re such a great mom. Enjoy this time. “GBB” will be here before you know it.