Monday, November 05, 2007
Mama replaced by Baba
Well, this was the first full day that Keagan did not nurse. He has been getting a bottle at night, as well as nursing for a couple weeks now. He was down to only nursing in the morning and night, but increasingly frustrated with how much harder it was to nurse than the instant gratification of a bottle. Plus I am producing a lot less that I used to, and the amount was just not sufficient without a bottle to go with it. Tonight he didn't even gesture for nursing before wanting to go in his crib. I am sad that this part of our relationship is over, but I'm also feeling slightly guilty at being somewhat relieved that it is. I know that he was ready to do it though, so I certainly wasn't going to try to force him into continuing (how would you do that anyway?).
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I"m very proud of you, Lamb. I'm sure this is hard, but it's the first of many difficult steps that Keagan will take as he changes from a baby into a little boy. Roots and wings!
I remember how hard this was. I was sad that Loula and I wouldn't get this automatic cuddle time. But I also felt the same sort of relief because caring for her was so much easier... no more breast pump (and pumping at work was no treat), Mark could feed her too, and it was another step towards her independence. Sigh... no more baby. Although you could do what I did and just have another. ;)
I was relieved when isabelle stopped. She decided it was more fun to play than nurse at about 13 months. After being pregnant and nursing - it is nice to have your body belong to only you again...I say this as I pump at work... I hate the pumping part!
you did a great job at giving him a great start and you should be proud.
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