I can understand your sadness! My son weaned naturally when I was pregnant with my second child and even though it was a truly natural weaning and he was just over 2 I had a couple of teary moments.
All I would say is that if your son was not ready to wean he would not be happy about it and would be sure to let you know, so please feel peaceful if you can.
So much emphasis with breastfeeding is on the baby (rightly so in many instances) and so the fact that it is a very powerful and symbiotic relationship, affecting both the mother and the baby (equally I would say) is often overlooked.
I would also add that there is no 'right' time to wean. This is pure speculation, but a natural weaning may help the hormone levels adjust better/more slowly etc. Just a thought!
It's wonderful that you were able to nurture your son in such a special way and for so long too. He is a very lucky boy!
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I can understand your sadness! My son weaned naturally when I was pregnant with my second child and even though it was a truly natural weaning and he was just over 2 I had a couple of teary moments.
All I would say is that if your son was not ready to wean he would not be happy about it and would be sure to let you know, so please feel peaceful if you can.
So much emphasis with breastfeeding is on the baby (rightly so in many instances) and so the fact that it is a very powerful and symbiotic relationship, affecting both the mother and the baby (equally I would say) is often overlooked.
I would also add that there is no 'right' time to wean. This is pure speculation, but a natural weaning may help the hormone levels adjust better/more slowly etc. Just a thought!
It's wonderful that you were able to nurture your son in such a special way and for so long too. He is a very lucky boy!
Katie
July 8, 2009 - 2:10pmThis Comment
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