Yesterday, I did not nurse the babies after their afternoon nap. It is the beginning of weaning.
Alex did fine: he loved the sippy cup of milk and banana.
Erin…well…she didn’t drink the milk so well, nor did she want a banana. She did eat other things, but was fussy until dinner. I’m guessing she was a bit hungry. But even with that, she didn’t seem to mind not nursing.
Of course, at this point, they are easily distracted from nursing and rarely go longer than 5 minutes at a time (except first thing in the morning, I guess). So we should be able to gradually cut out each feeding (I’m planning on one a week all this month).
So, by the new year…we’ll be done breastfeeding! Yippeeee!!!
I found weaning, especially when they were not especially interested, to be easy. I hope it is for you as well. Sure, it’s a little emotional to know it’s over with them, but it’s freeing, too. Go buy a lovely new bra without trap doors!
You and your two beat me and my one! Congrats! Hope the weaning goes well.
You are an amazing woman, nursing 2 babies this long! Way to go!