Jeana's Story.
Natural Weaning Stories.
I can't image and haven't experienced anything that is, so sad and at the same time so happy, as when my son decided to wean. I was happy that he got to make the decision to stop nursing when he wanted or needed. But at the same time I was so sad that, that part of his life was over. Jimmy self weaned at age 2 1/2. I always knew it was a step he needed to take. He was potty trained around the same time. It seemed to me that in just a couple of days, my son went from being my baby, to being a big boy.
"Mommy" was no longer his most used word. When he stopped nursing, he became a daddy's boy. He wanted the additional freedom that daddies give their children. (Mothers seem to be a little too protective. But that's why God made men and women different.) I was sad because I had lost my baby, but happy because I now had a toddler.
When nursing stopped I had the feeling that, Jimmy didn't need me as much anymore. Of course this wasn't true. He still needed me very much. He just now needs different things from me. He still needs my to comfort him. He just prefers hugs and kisses, to nursing. He still needs me to be there for him. Jimmy lives to play at the park, and at play groups but he needs mommy to hide behind for the first couple of minutes.
I am so happy that Jimmy and I had a great nursing experience and I'm sad that it's over. But now, I'm so joyful and excised to experience growing up with him.
Jeana.
