My son is 14mo old and we are down to one feeding a day. I have finally got past being engorged and in pain. I know we are getting close to the LAST feeding and I'm very emotional about it and want to make it special and memorable. Do you have any suggestions?
Please don't ask why we are stopping. We've made this decision as a family and it has been the most wonderful experience. I just want to be able to make the last feeding "perfect". Any ideas?
Ps. Sorry Mystic...I know you hate this question since you beleive in extended nursing, but baby and I are ready
2007-09-13 13:57:15 · 11 answers · asked by Lil'Mama 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
If you aren't shy, perhaps you could have your photograph taken feeding the baby so that you can have it as a memory? It doesn't have to be shown to anyone else but you and your family as a sort of remembrance of the event. Also keep a journal, of these last few days, your feelings, your feelings about your son during this time, and everything that breastfeeding has meant to you.
2007-09-13 14:01:13 · answer #1 · answered by Zyggy 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
hey you made it 14 months... that's awesome!!
I'm almost thinking that if you make a big deal about it, that might backfire and he'll want more!! For all the extended nursers I've known... they've all just sort of forgot about it!! I know my daughter did... and I have a friend right now who's toddler hasn't nursed in a week - don't offer don't refuse method... she hasn't asked!! The rest of us "veteran nursers" agreed to let it go... take some unsuspecting pictures of him nursing in the next few days... then mark the day on your calendar when it happens... write it up in his baby book/journal/calendar/scrapbook... write up a story on how much you enjoyed your time nursing him, how much it meant to you....
He's too young to enjoy a weaning party... those are best for older preschoolers who're having a hard time stopping and mom is very ready... it's more of a going away party - gives an older child closure. Your son is only 14 months, he doesn't need closure!!
for the record I'm with mystic on extended nursing... but technnically by american standards - you did it!! you made it beyond the first birthday be proud of yourself for what you have accomplished and more proud of how awesome a gift you've given your son!!
Congratulations :)
2007-09-13 14:17:54 · answer #2 · answered by Tanya 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
14 months is high time to wean the kid. As you will see any time like this is special by its nature. You do not need to do any thing or what ever you do do will be memorable. it is a last time that is clearly marked and it comes at a time of your choosing. Many more "lasts" will come only you will not know or recognize them as such until they have passed by and then you will cherish the events just as dearly as if you had done some special action to mark it. If I were you I would indeed take my time and cherish every nanno second of this last time and then write down exactly how you feel in detail and thereby freeze the moment forever. Have a picture taken if possible and you can frame the picture along with your written impressions for a memory that could well become a family heirloom. Good Luck to you and you baby.
2007-09-13 14:10:52 · answer #3 · answered by CindyLu 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I don't really understand how you want to make a party out of the last feeding - you really don't want to call attention to it at all if you are stopping. no feeding is ever perfect.
Have a party when you're all done but only because you get your boobs back. I will nurse my own baby awile longer becasue I can, I'm at home and he'll probably just go onto cups at 2...he loves to nurse so I will have to go cold turkey probably. You will also need to replace that comfort with something else like a blanket, toy or bottle or cup. Toddlers usuallly like to be in charge and having a cup that he is in charge of will help the transition.
2007-09-13 14:07:25 · answer #4 · answered by megyar 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I nursed my daughter for 4 years my son for 3. Ever time I think about nursing my kids It is a special memory. I don t think it could be improved in any way. Good for you lasting this long and take some pictures.
2007-09-13 21:55:39 · answer #5 · answered by Kate e 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When baby is ready, they stop on their own. Really. My daughter was done at 12 months...not because I made a decision but because she wanted the sippy cup...period.
Think about who you're trying to make this experience perfect for. I guarantee you...you son won't remember this...ever. So it's a matter of setting things up to make the experience perfect for YOU. Decide what you need for that last time to be great...do it...and record it in some fashion, say in a journal.
2007-09-13 14:06:40 · answer #6 · answered by sonofstar 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
wow, I don't know anyone that has breast feed for 14 months. I'm not a mother so I'm not sure why you want to make the last feeding special.... but I am interested in seeing the answers. Good luck.
2007-09-13 14:02:09 · answer #7 · answered by happybee 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I think it's nice that you want to make it special. I know my daughter didn't remember her last nursing and since she self-weaned at 17 months, I didn't really know it was our last time either and I wish I could have honored it somehow.
The idea of a photograph is a lovely idea!
2007-09-13 14:07:42 · answer #8 · answered by DoulaKaren 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
first of all, i ought to tell you it is going to likely be very emotional because of the fact your hormones would be going loopy. i've got not got self belief you need to something to make it a memorable element. it is going to likely be besides. it quite is an extremely emotional 2d. I cried my eyes out. it quite is a no longer consumer-friendly to resign.....the closeness and particular bond. you have carried out the superb element on your baby, be pleased with that! Breast is excellent!
2016-11-15 04:25:30 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't get how one can make it special? Let him co-sleep and breast feed the entire night? Throw a party while breastfeeding?
2007-09-13 17:23:25 · answer #10 · answered by jose migel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋