Weaning

I'm taking it slow, eliminating one feeding at a time. I think I'll keep the early morning one for another month or so.

With Samantha I was not able to nurse. I thought it would happen naturally and there was nothing to prepare for. Jaundice, uncaring nurses, inability to find a pump in time all contributed to me not being able to breastfeed Sam. I managed to exclusively pump for a month and then our pediatrician nixed it due to Sam's low weight.

Sofia was also jaundiced (a.k.a. sleepy baby), but that didn't stop her from eating. Daddy was grudgingly supportive, when he learned I was going to do what I wanted to anyway. Now that I've expressed that I'm ready to be done, he no longer holds his tongue at every opportunity. I've really enjoyed nursing Sofia, even if it wasn't easy all the time and at times it felt I had no support. It's been relatively easy for me, especially when you hear about the horror stories - I didn't have any of them. I love the closeness we have and nothing can quiet her faster than what only I offer. That alone is a lot to give up!