Rachel's Story.
Natural Weaning Story.
Bethany has decided that
she would rather have food than my milk, so, feeling rather sad I have
decided to let it end at what must be it's natural conclusion.
The last few weeks I have tried to feed her before bedtime and the
reaction has varied from laughing at me to plain indifference. I spoke
to my health visitor and she said that it is fine for her to stop as she
eats such a good diet that she doesn't need the nutritional qualities of
breastmilk anymore.
It is very sad though. I can't believe that Bethany is now 9 months old
and crawling around our flat, I am getting quite 'broody' when I see
little babies but I am going to wait a while before we have another! By
breastfeeding I really feel that I can have some pride in my healthy,
strong little girl. I did that!!!!!
I am so thankful to my hospital for encouraging me to breastfeed,
without their support I probably would never have started and never
experienced this wonderful, natural way to nurture my baby. If you are
reading this and are pregnant and deciding whether to feed or a new mum
thinking about giving up I beg you to persevere. This has been the most
fulfilling time in my life .
