It's official! We no longer have a nursing baby. Day 10 of no more breastfeeding and I have successfully put Darla to bed several times now, without it. She is 17 months and it was time for both of us to let go. I think it was a little harder with Darla than with Derick because she's my last baby. And I enjoyed the quiet time with her. But, I'm also ready to move on to the next phase of our lives. I'm ready to enjoy a little more freedom and let Daddy have more participation in her bedtime routine. This latest change in my body has thrown my hormones all out of whack again. I've had a resurgence of the anger and short temper that I experienced when I was struggling with Post Pardum Depression. Interesting. I wondered if I would notice any changes. That coupled with the emotions of letting go, and it's been a tough couple of weeks. But, I know it will get better. I am so thankful that I could give both my children the gift of breastfeeding. I know it doesn't always work for some mothers, so I count this as one of the many blessings in my life.
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5 months ago
2 comments:
Good job mama! What a wonderful and selfless gift to give a growing child! You should celebrate with some serious YOU time!
I am proud of you! Letting our babies grow up is very difficult. And saying no to mommy milk is tough for both of you! I still can't do it. Every once in a while E still wants mommy milk, esp after/during bath, which I give in to. Warning: watch the mastitis signs. Mine came when E stopped having milk regularly.
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