How did you tell when it was the right time to being weaning? I have an almost 15 month old, who still nurses before going to sleep, and first thing when she gets up in the morning... Also occasionally if she's not feeling well and doesn't show interest in eating anything else. I'm pregnant with twins, due in May, and so I've been hesitant to continue nursing my daughter. I've considered weaning her completely before, but I'm just not quite sure how to go about it, I have such a hard time telling her no. I can't find any other methods to get her to sleep... if I try to rock her she throws a fit until I nurse, she won't drink from a sippy cup at night, and I can't just let her cry... It doesn't work for me. Can you give me some advice?
2007-12-02 12:01:39 · 5 answers · asked by Marissa 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Here's some info on tandem nursing, if you decide to continue:
http://www.kellymom.com/bf/tandem/index.html
http://www.llli.org/NB/NBtandem.html
And on weaning if you don't:
http://www.kellymom.com/bf/weaning/index.html
http://www.askdrsears.com/html/2/T026400.asp
Good luck!
2007-12-02 12:12:30 · answer #1 · answered by daa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, it sounds like your little one isn't quite ready to completely wean. If you want to wean when she isn't ready, you will definitely be in for a fight. However, if you can continue at this level, it's very beneficial for baby and can certainly be done -- even with twins on the way.
If you want more info, I'd check with your local La Leche League. They can give you information on weaning, as well as information on how to continue to nurse.
I know of moms who have "tandem nursed" though. It was to everyone's advantage. In fact, you may find that it helps you to continue to nurse, because it will allow your toddler to feel like she isn't "losing" you to the twins.
2007-12-02 20:13:43 · answer #2 · answered by MoniqueLise 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately you have already stated pretty much everything you need to do to get your daughter to wean. If you can't tolerate doing it maybe have someone else work through it with her. Daddy or another adult she knows and trusts. She is only going to continue throwing a fit for the breast if you aren't willing to put your foot down with her. Also she is more likely to get jealous and act out when the twins get here if you don't get her weaned soon.
2007-12-02 20:07:09 · answer #3 · answered by starfire978 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you can't solve this issue, before the twins come, then why have more...................
YOU are the MOTHER - NOT her! Give her the sippy cup and stop the boob!!!!!!!!!!!!! Who cares if she cries.......
Grow a back bone and start acting like a real parent!
2007-12-02 21:57:52 · answer #4 · answered by David G 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well try explain to her what could happen if she don't let you find any other method that maybe if she lets you try another method she will understand and if doesn't work well actually you just have to be mean you can not let her decide for you or her self i mean you still her mother
2007-12-02 20:56:12 · answer #5 · answered by sexy_prinsess.girl 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋