OT- When to Stop Nursing DS?

[Oneluckymom]

the best part was that I didn't have to worry about any bottles or formula or even a soother. I think thats why I did it for so long. Also, it you are low on milk they do have something out there, but a warning, you will smell like maple syrup and you will have lots of milk, I think it starts with the letter M. It so worth it.

I think you are thinking of the Fenugreek syrups or drops. They didn't do a WHOLE lot for me, but they do work wonders for some out there.

[MarinaVanessa]

I think you are thinking of the Fenugreek syrups or drops. They didn't do a WHOLE lot for me, but they do work wonders for some out there.

I used Fenugreek but in pill form and it did help me alot. And yes you do smell syrupy

[EchoMom]

Thanks so much for all the responses! I feel so totally encouraged and this was such a positive, supportive thread! I think I'll keep on going with it because it really is our special time, he absolutely loves it so much after the end of a long and crazy daycare day, it's our time to retreat and relax in the evening.

It's true that pressure from my mom really influences me. She nursed until 9 months and while she totally supports breastfeeding, she thinks breastfeeding this long is weird and any longer is starting to get creepy. But I'll just have to ignore that.

I think I'm totally blessed to have such an EASY breastfeeding experience with my DS, I'm lucky I have the ability to keep going. And I like what someone said, I'll never regret nursing longer, but I might regret stopping short.

Thanks so much everyone!

[SilverSabre25]

Thanks so much for all the responses! I feel so totally encouraged and this was such a positive, supportive thread! I think I'll keep on going with it because it really is our special time, he absolutely loves it so much after the end of a long and crazy daycare day, it's our time to retreat and relax in the evening.

It's true that pressure from my mom really influences me. She nursed until 9 months and while she totally supports breastfeeding, she thinks breastfeeding this long is weird and any longer is starting to get creepy. But I'll just have to ignore that.

I think I'm totally blessed to have such an EASY breastfeeding experience with my DS, I'm lucky I have the ability to keep going. And I like what someone said, I'll never regret nursing longer, but I might regret stopping short.

Thanks so much everyone!

I'm glad ypu've come to a decision you're happy with!! lovethislovethishappyfacehappyface

As for your mom, just stop discussing it with her. What she doesn't know, she can't be judgmental about kwim? (I know, easier said than done)

[MissAnn]

Thanks so much for all the responses! I feel so totally encouraged and this was such a positive, supportive thread! I think I'll keep on going with it because it really is our special time, he absolutely loves it so much after the end of a long and crazy daycare day, it's our time to retreat and relax in the evening.

It's true that pressure from my mom really influences me. She nursed until 9 months and while she totally supports breastfeeding, she thinks breastfeeding this long is weird and any longer is starting to get creepy. But I'll just have to ignore that.

I think I'm totally blessed to have such an EASY breastfeeding experience with my DS, I'm lucky I have the ability to keep going. And I like what someone said, I'll never regret nursing longer, but I might regret stopping short.

Thanks so much everyone!

I guess I'm really weird. I homeschooled, adopted, did not circumcise and nursed till 2.

Home providers are weird automatically. You'd have to be weird to turn your home into a daycare.

I like weird

Carry on with what is right for you and your child!

[EchoMom]

I'm glad ypu've come to a decision you're happy with!! lovethislovethishappyfacehappyface

As for your mom, just stop discussing it with her. What she doesn't know, she can't be judgmental about kwim? (I know, easier said than done)

Haha, easier said than done. My husband, DS, and I house share with my mom. She's got a split level house so we live mostly upstairs and she lives downstairs. My mom is also my daycare partner so we work together full time, live together full time, and also hang out together in our "free" time. :P

[SilverSabre25]

Haha, easier said than done. My husband, DS, and I house share with my mom. She's got a split level house so we live mostly upstairs and she lives downstairs. My mom is also my daycare partner so we work together full time, live together full time, and also hang out together in our "free" time. :P

Ah, yeah, that would make it very hard I wish you luck...

[MotherNature]

I don't really have much to add, as there's already been some great advice & support here. Good job on nursing your child for so long! If you are starting to resent nursing, it may be time to stop. That's totally up to you & you are to be commended for nursing for so long. As you know, toddler nursing is demanding & very different than newborn/ not really mobile baby nursing. Toddlers can multitask w/ your nipple in their mouth & doing gymnastics like crazy. Anyway, to answer your question: My 19 yr old I stopped at 12mos b/c I thought you had to, my 17 yr old weaned at 15 mos, & my baby is almost 26 mos & still going strong. I'd like to go to 3, but will have no regrets if I had to stop tomorrow. My initial goal was 2 yrs, & I made that, so I'm happy.

[frgsonmysox]

As long as you and the baby feel comfortable!

I've nursed:
DS1 - 5 weeks. I was young and stupid and failed
DD1- 3.5 years
DS2 - 18 months, completely tandem nursing with DD1 the whole time, and 20 weeks of that pregnant with number 3.
DS3- Still going at nearly 3 years old (will be three in April).
DS4 - Still nursing at 13 months (yes, I'm tandem nursing again)