Leo has weaned

[KerryS]

Wow, I can't believe it! He hasn't asked to nurse in over a week. It's very bittersweet, as he is my last baby ever, and I will never breastfeed again. Part of me is also sad because 19 months seems so young (I nursed my other two until they were 4). I made the decision to wean him early because I really want to further my running goals, and part of that is breast reduction surgery. I fully acknowledge that I encouraged him to wean for selfish reasons. Yep, I'm one of those women who "wants her body back". But I'm mostly okay with the decision, and Leo doesn't seem to be at all traumatically harmed. In fact, now that he's not breastfeeding, he's much more snuggly with me, which is nice. He was never snuggly with me before, because any time we'd get close, he'd just want to nurse. So I enjoy the fact that he snuggles into my neck when he falls asleep.

Anyway, just wanted to share. :)

[ammtimes3]

Congratulations on making it to 19 months.

I just have to say that I can't believe he is 19 months already. It seems like just yesterday you were announcing his birth.

[3girls2luv]

Awww I remember that snuggly time when I weaned dd3. You did great momma give youself a big pat on the back.

[Flutterby]

Awww, how bittersweet :) My last baby weaned this year at the tender age of 3 1/2 lol. I miss nursing!

[busy_i_am2007]

You did awesome breastfeeding him for 19 months!

[tata]

Congrats. 19 months is amazing. :)

[JudyJudyJudy]

:)

[HammBugga]

Good job Mama. I kwym about the cuddling. Jonah has been on me like white on rice. I thought he was on me a lot when he was nursing but since he's weaned he hugs and kisses me 100 times a day and wants me to hold him all.the.time.