It sucks. (hee)
Going through a bit of mental and physical (boob) anguish the last few days....its getting more and more difficult to nurse Jude. He's easily distracted when I'm nursing, and would much rather look around at what's going on than nurse. But often, even if I nurse him in a dark, quiet room on our own, unless he's really hungry or really sleepy, he's not interested.
Also - the biting. I had this problem with Ethan as well, which stopped our nursing relationship at about 10 months (if I recall correctly - I'll have to check the archives). It hurts, and he wont stop. Those two new teeth are like knives.
I've been supplementing here and there - one or two small bottles of formula a day (I could pump, I know, but to be honest I've not had the time or energy, and I guess I don't want to badly enough) to make sure he's still getting enough nutrients. He eats 3 solid meals a day, and does very well there. But nursing - I'd say he gets a good feed 2 or 3 times a day, tops. If that.
I'm not sure what I'll do. Keep trying I guess. Eight months seems a little early to stop nursing to me - especially to have him lead the weaning process (I'm trying not to take it personally). I don't know why he'll refuse the breast, and a few minutes later take a bottle of formula with great gusto. I don't get it.
He's certainly thriving - no worries there. I just don't know if I should just take his lead and give him both formula and the breast, gradually weaning him from me, or withhold the bottle?
I return to work in 2 1/2 months, so he'll be on the bottle during the day anyway. I am just not ready to let go of my last baby, nursing and cuddling with me, in the morning, before naps and bedtime.
*sniff*
Comments and suggestions greatly appreciated.
posted by Sherocious at 12:48 p.m.
6 Comments:
Hey Diva,
I know it's hard when they start the "not interested" stage but please know that it has nothing to do with you! My little one (who's not so little anymore) weaned herself off at about the same age Jude is now, I remember hating it but also being a bit driven as I had to go back to work. As we both know, she turned out very healthy! Not sure if this will ease your feelings but I thought I should at least let you know. Loving you
Diva
Hey Honey;
Little boys grow into Big Little Boys Judie seems ok with moving on so its ok for mom to do the same,you don't have to let go just grow with them.They will always be your boys. And ours to (lol)
Love Gramma&Dougie
He'll always be yours to hold, Pal.xodad
Hey...you aren't letting go, or stopping the cuddling! You are letting him make some decisions for himself. Surely the good eating of solids is reducing the need to fill up on your milk, and some formula or reg. milk a couple of times a day is all he needs now. When he starts crawling his appetite may change again. He's celebrating noticing that there is lots going on around him that is interesting and soon he will be scrambling over to check it all out. Such a smart boy! Nan can't wait to give him a squeeze, and give his mum a squeeze too!
He sees Daddy throwing back those Silver Bullets, and wants to get on with it.
*hugs*
Teagan cut down to morning, evening and night only around a year, and kept that up for well over a year......(small reassurance maybe?)
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