tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739118490318763551.post7778012841766457250..comments2023-07-12T22:49:14.635+08:00Comments on Where's My Glow? : To Wean or Not To Wean, That Is The QuestionGlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08156015996147898156noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739118490318763551.post-84251550505433751312011-07-31T20:35:59.666+08:002011-07-31T20:35:59.666+08:00I'm going through some big decisions (and phys...I'm going through some big decisions (and physical changes) at the moment. So glad I read this. Thank you :)Lina@MothersLoveLettershttp://MothersLoveLetters.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739118490318763551.post-83548056246649330722011-07-29T11:29:51.690+08:002011-07-29T11:29:51.690+08:00I weaned Princess Ella at 14 months, only because ...I weaned Princess Ella at 14 months, only because I'd returned to work and it was getting all too hard (expressing in the back room at work was NOT fun!).<br />Knowing Baby Holly will be our last, I want to hold on to it a little longer this time. I've been really blessed both times with breastfeeding. It's come naturally (I know, don't hate me) and I haven't experienced any problems. Just lucky, I guess.<br />Good luck with it. xxKellie @ Three Li'l Princesseshttp://www.threelilprincesses.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739118490318763551.post-70826612953554988532011-07-29T11:21:34.944+08:002011-07-29T11:21:34.944+08:00I had difficulty breastfeeding as both my kids wer...I had difficulty breastfeeding as both my kids were born early. But we got through it and before I knew it they both self-weaned at around 12 months and 16 months. It felt strange when my youngest stopped because I realised that was the last time I would ever breastfeed (not having any more kids!). It is a bit emotional. I hope you get through blogopolis ok :)Laneyhttp://www.crashtestmummy.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739118490318763551.post-16859516075937355432011-07-28T21:26:40.217+08:002011-07-28T21:26:40.217+08:00I, honestly, have no advice to add here....no chil...I, honestly, have no advice to add here....no children, so no experience with this phenomenon (I am thinking I might be grateful for that)<br /><br />I am hoping you have fun at Blogopolis. All of you. It's so exciting that all of you get to see each other, I just wish I could take part in this. I've been hearing about it for so long. It'll be good :)~Ashley~http://perpetuallyashley.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739118490318763551.post-15821818486662185252011-07-28T20:48:20.282+08:002011-07-28T20:48:20.282+08:00I kept going and going even when he wasn't int...I kept going and going even when he wasn't interested because I felt just like you, but once I stopped (about 11 months) I actually realised it was well and truly time and we still have that cuddly time just in other ways. In fact even though he has his milk from a sippy cup which, if it were filled with water, he would hold himself, he still wants me to hold it for him and we can snuggle at the same time. It seemed like such a big decision but then it turned out all so smoothly. So don't stress ... what will be will be ...amandakendlehttp://twitter.com/amandakendlenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739118490318763551.post-65106848974689176642011-07-28T15:48:23.635+08:002011-07-28T15:48:23.635+08:00lol! i am down to feeding on one side a day now! h...lol! i am down to feeding on one side a day now! he refused the other side about a month ago but we are still going strong (twice a day) on the other side at 13months. glad to hear i am not the only one feeding from one side! i keep checking in the mirror to see if one is getting longer. lol! kids are funny sometimes!Rachel Finlaysonhttp://twitter.com/rachelf_78noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739118490318763551.post-12751638534814932282011-07-28T15:47:20.342+08:002011-07-28T15:47:20.342+08:00Aw sweetie. It doesn't matter when you do it, ...Aw sweetie. It doesn't matter when you do it, it's never easy. Hope you get to enjoy your time away without being too anxious about the outcome with Tricky. You have done a fabulous job!Tanyanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739118490318763551.post-64856028468267289512011-07-28T15:45:11.682+08:002011-07-28T15:45:11.682+08:00With the Lil Emp I waited for him to decide to giv...With the Lil Emp I waited for him to decide to give up and then when it happned I was shocked and probably a bit depressed for a few days because of the hormone shift. he was 15 months and suddenly one day just refused ( i have a post coming up for next week about it). I was glad that he decided when he was ready to stop but it still hurt! Smiling tig is still going strong too and i'd like for him to stop when he is ready too but at this rate i feel that he may never do that!<br />your trip is short right? so maybe you will just be a little uncomfortable (nothing major) and when you return you can resume? it shouldn't dry up that quick... unless you are happy to end? good luck glow - you have had an amazing run especially with hot poker boobs for a time. hope it works out well for both of you xRachel Finlaysonhttp://twitter.com/rachelf_78noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739118490318763551.post-40405091679500889922011-07-28T13:16:09.413+08:002011-07-28T13:16:09.413+08:00I weaned my kids the same way. Slowly and they har...I weaned my kids the same way. Slowly and they hardly even noticed. Especially my first at 13 months, she was on cows milk out of a sippy cup and didn't even notice. My 2nd is only 10 months so I have him on formula out of a sippy cup. He loves it and I think he cuddles in more now I'm not feeding him.Courtney Irelandhttp://twitter.com/Nobashakenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739118490318763551.post-4880582604449663212011-07-28T07:52:09.284+08:002011-07-28T07:52:09.284+08:00It's so funny, as before I had dolly I knew I ...It's so funny, as before I had dolly I knew I wanted to breastfeed, but didn't know I'd end up loving it so much. Those chubby starfish hands, the cheeky grins around the nipple... I'm getting teary just thinking about it! If he does wean, you will find something else beautiful to replace it with xxVeggie Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09393571810604343918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739118490318763551.post-77369096392178112462011-07-27T23:01:21.945+08:002011-07-27T23:01:21.945+08:00Reading this post made me a bit teary. Breast fee...Reading this post made me a bit teary. Breast feeding is just so special. I feel like I've been quite lucky because Will made the decision to wean himself. He just kind of cut out one feed at a time, his last one was on his first birthday, the day after that he just flat refused so I decided not to press the point. There's no doubt that it's a tough transition to make (physicall and emotionally) but I think that if Tricky does wean then it's becuase he's ready, not because you've forced him. You do a wonderful job as a Mum and deserve to have a ball while you're away!!Sarah Bnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739118490318763551.post-86896143028574943272011-07-27T22:05:59.474+08:002011-07-27T22:05:59.474+08:00The lil tiger weaned herself off from me actually....The lil tiger weaned herself off from me actually. I use to feed her in the mornings before and after work. Then one day, she just decided she had enough and just quit cold turkey. I am not sure who is it harder on, me or the lil tiger. Er...... I think I took it a little bit harder than her. I miss that skin to skin contact that only us girls share. Now I have to share it with my husband. And we all know that I am a selfish bitch. Hahahaha....felicakesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739118490318763551.post-9826878682957795662011-07-27T21:16:36.372+08:002011-07-27T21:16:36.372+08:00Weaning my toddler was actually a very emotional e...Weaning my toddler was actually a very emotional experience. I didn't expect her to self-wean when she did, although I was working towards it since I was already pregnant with #2. Daddy just started settling her for bed more often (she was used to feeding to sleep). I was out for 3 evenings in a row (for some unusual reason) and when I was available for the 4th evening, she didn't ask for it. I actually cried in the shower with the sudden realisation that she might have self-weaned in those 3 days. I knew it had to be done but I decided I needed to offer her a feed one last time for my sake, so I could say "goodbye" in a way. She didn't refuse but was only on very briefly before wanting to go into her cot. And that was that. She was weaned just a few days shy of 18 months. I took photos and cried a bit and hugged her and said my "goodbyes" to that special bonding experience. Although it was emotionally challenging, my body adjusted or maybe I'm not sure since I was 3 months pregnant. On the upside (big-time), she started sleeping through the night and pretty much has done ever since.Veronica @ Mixed Gemshttp://mixedgems.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739118490318763551.post-28651468547346606872011-07-27T21:04:00.035+08:002011-07-27T21:04:00.035+08:00Stress and no sleep, that's no fun at all! You...Stress and no sleep, that's no fun at all! You are a great mum and whatever happens with weaning this weekend, you'll still enjoy special cuddles with your little boy. I would say same as a few others, have a pump ready in case you need it, and let Tricky decide what to do when you get back. It is a sad time when they wean, but there are so many more special times to come!Jenhttp://4beesathome.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739118490318763551.post-21787819754405489292011-07-27T20:26:08.690+08:002011-07-27T20:26:08.690+08:00Wow, that is a long time. My little guy suddenly ...Wow, that is a long time. My little guy suddenly decided that he was done at just over 10 months. He absolutely refused and beared his little teeth when it was offered. So we finished up our run with my pumping and him getting his milk from a bottle. <br /><br />We now have that special quiet time just before bed. We moved him out of his crib at only 15 months because he was miserable in it and I was afraid he would try and climb out. So nightly we lay down on his bed together, read books, hug and kiss and just be with each other. <br /><br />If Tricky does wean while you are away, you will come up with a new way to have those special quiet moments.Jenn Foxhttp://profiles.google.com/jenn.w.foxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739118490318763551.post-31675329748027757752011-07-27T20:21:40.812+08:002011-07-27T20:21:40.812+08:00Awww. Tricky won't wean yet. He knows his Mama...Awww. Tricky won't wean yet. He knows his Mama milk is best for him.xxBrendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07872311214797738268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739118490318763551.post-70302239112738590542011-07-27T19:04:55.740+08:002011-07-27T19:04:55.740+08:00My baby was only two months and I had two weddings...My baby was only two months and I had two weddings one weekend. After that she only water the bottle. I was shocked bc I was only gone for a few hours Saturday and Sunday night. I was sad but we still had bonding time.Kim@MommiesTimeOutTodaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739118490318763551.post-10076564845581028412011-07-27T18:19:59.929+08:002011-07-27T18:19:59.929+08:00My baby has just self-weaned at sixteen months and...My baby has just self-weaned at sixteen months and I am sixteen weeks pregnant. Talk about freaking hormones!<br /><br />I think he possibly weaned because of my pregnancy and all of the hormone stuff going on. Like Tricky he was down to just two a day, then one a day, then just one side a day and then he just didn't want it anymore. We did have breaks of a day or two here and there and he always picked it back up, I think if Tricky wants to keep going, he will. But I'm no expert, that's just what I think, lol.<br /><br />It's sad when they stop and time that we will never get back, but you have done amazing to get where you are! <br />xxJust Jesshttp://justjessanne.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739118490318763551.post-14948828067623422132011-07-27T18:07:09.958+08:002011-07-27T18:07:09.958+08:00I think you know my story. When Greenie self weane...I think you know my story. When Greenie self weaned at 21months (just shy of my goal of 2 years) I was sad, but also ok. I look back with sadness and I do miss it a lot and know if we made it to two years that little doubt will have been removed. But the hormones? There weren't too much. Just an immense sadness when it was brought up. I still have that sadness, but it's ok. I didn't get engorged or anything like that. It was just like nothing changed except he wasn't feeding all night anymore (he was a night time feeder). <br />If you get back and Tricky isn't asking for the breast, just try to offering it to him regularly?Miss Pinkhttp://twitter.com/MissPink_TMAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739118490318763551.post-79347054907654871302011-07-27T17:32:25.797+08:002011-07-27T17:32:25.797+08:00We weaned at 9 months - we were both ready. Flynn ...We weaned at 9 months - we were both ready. Flynn was still feeding every 2 hrs during the day and i just couldnt keep that up anymore... i needed to be able to leave him with other people and have time on my own. It took a few weeks of dropping a feed here, having a bottle there, but ultimately it wasnt too bad...Amy@ New Adventuresnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739118490318763551.post-91534598033350026002011-07-27T17:29:35.027+08:002011-07-27T17:29:35.027+08:00I'm struggling with weaning now... Not somethi...I'm struggling with weaning now... Not something I like to confess to much as The Princess is nearly 2& a half and its bordering on weird, but she still has the odd comfort feed. It's hard for both of us to let go... SighSuzi - Under The Windmillshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837824105735439845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739118490318763551.post-86112569990414976482011-07-27T17:27:00.559+08:002011-07-27T17:27:00.559+08:00Alexis weaned at about Tricky's age but I was ...Alexis weaned at about Tricky's age but I was pregnant and had gastro at the same time. It took me a while to emotionally accept it was over but it was kind of a relief too. Even when my milk was totally gone Alexis still had cuddles as if we were feeding for weeks. Nothing wrong with that. Try not to stress about it though you will prob be fine. If pumping hurts express in the shower, the warm water can relax you and helps let down. Good luck..:)khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16880248015836420161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739118490318763551.post-21734152584287301902011-07-27T17:16:58.634+08:002011-07-27T17:16:58.634+08:00I get this! I weaned Georgie at just after 12 mont...I get this! I weaned Georgie at just after 12 months and it was all on me because I am pregnant, and was very tender, and wanted at least 6 months break before I have to start again. I felt guilty but at the same time, it really isn't a big deal. She is still a happy, contented baby and I'm still a good Mum. I was fortunate in that we did it slowly, I got her to drink from a sippy cup first, then drink cows milk, then I cut out the lunch feed, then the morning one and then the night feed. The middle of the night feed was the hardest, but after a couple of hard nights she's all but forgotten about it. It will be okay. He will still have cuddle time with his Mummy even if he does wean, and maybe he won't! I have a friend who had to leave her 9 month old for a week and she came back and went straight back into breastfeeding. Either way, he will still be okay and you will too- but it is hard.Slightly Deephttp://slightlymoredepththanateaspoon.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739118490318763551.post-57481832459907310062011-07-27T17:09:57.348+08:002011-07-27T17:09:57.348+08:00Mmmm - I have to think back a looooong way lol! Bu...Mmmm - I have to think back a looooong way lol! Bub weaned herself at 15 or 18 months (she's now 23) by biting my right nipple & that was it. I weaned Moses at 14 months (?) 'coz we went on an island holiday & I didn't want/need to breast feed. Wot with depression & travelling, it was all a bit much. He got his revenge by spewing orange juice all over me BEFORE the plane had taken off - yes, before the holiday had even begun :) (he's now 19). You can understand the lack of memory haha! Pump as needed to relieve any pain/fullness & then take it by ear when you get home. If Tricky's not using a dummy & decides he likes solids etc, try him with a sipper cup rather than a bottle. Makes HIS transition from breast to cup so much easier esp. when you're out & about. In turn, it may help you as well coz you're not worrying about bottles etc.<br />To turn your brain off at night - try this thought process... "sleep, sleep, sleep...". I know it's a bit like counting sheep, but I always get distracted by the colours on their backs. If you know about sheep, you'll know wot I mean haha.<br />DH's solution: when you climb into bed, make a little cocoon for yourself so that you have a lovely warm space to lie in. Calm the body, calm the mind (Well HE says it works)<br /> Good luck with it all & be kind to yourself. We'll be here to support you!!Ecclesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739118490318763551.post-18492023118982921272011-07-27T16:37:16.194+08:002011-07-27T16:37:16.194+08:00My first baby gradually weaned himself when I was ...My first baby gradually weaned himself when I was about halfway through my pregnancy with his sister. My milk dried up a bit and I think the taste changed. He had less and less, though still wanted cuddles, and gradually just stopped. It wasn't physically painful - didn't get any engorgement or anything; it felt like our bodies were in sinc with each other. I was ordered to wear my second when she was a year old. With Mr 10, he'd had a tongue tie which had cracked one nipple and made me vulnerable to mastitis. It was far worse with my lovely little girl and the mastitis worsened and the crack was constant, the pain terrible. When the milk I expressed for her bottles at childcare was full of blood, my doctor said I had to stop. She hated it, I hated it ... was horrible. And turned out she was allergic to cow's milk, still is, drinks only soy, but it took a while to get the right formula. <br />I feel for you honey, but we will be there to hold your hand. Make sure you bring a pump in case your boobies get too sore.bronnie marquardthttp://twitter.com/maidinaustralianoreply@blogger.com