Nursing/weaning

[CatLady]

L weaned about 2 weeks ago and I'm pretty convinced my milk supply is gone. Nothing comes out anymore.

I personally would refuse to nurse her if she asked at this point because the well has dried up, but I would probably snuggle with her since that might be what she's asking for.

I think it would be hard to rebuild supply at this point, but I am obviously not an expert on this.

Congrats on making it this far!

[animaldoctor]

DD stopped around 15 months. It was bittersweet, but I was pretty touched out. By that point, we were down to just before bed. I stopped offering and she stopped asking. It was mutual. I cried about it several times but was ready to be done too. I never have any engorgement or issues because it really was gradual. She still cuddles and we still have plenty of special time together but oddly enough my husband is the better soother these days.
I would do what you think is best. You might be able to kick start things if you really try, but if you are thinking that you may be finished, it is the ideal time to stop.

[viola]

We've been gradually weaning over the past month. First dropping the nap and morning sessions. Now I only nurse before bed but I'm about ready to give that up too.

I think there's no harm in continuing to nurse even with the big break you had. Don't worry about your supply. The calories from nursing aren't nearly as important now as they were in the beginning (obvious statement is obvious)

[CatLady]

Jan 1, 2017 18:55:53 GMT -5 petrichor said:

Jan 1, 2017 18:36:11 GMT -5 McBgg21 said:

In your shoes I would accept it was over and not try to continue or rebuild my supply, especially if he doesn't seem to care. I'm sorry it ended because of your time away from him, I know you were worried about that. But over a year and a half is a great stretch!

I'm guessing we will be weaning this year. I want her to self wean but I also don't want to do this forever, so I'm hoping she's done around 2. But then I also get all the feels.

Thanks.

The irony of this whole thing is that h wants him to keep nursing. I don't think he realizes how close to being done E was even before the trip.

It's bittersweet, isn't it? I wasn't sure if my older son was ever going to stop but one day, without us even realizing it, we nursed for the last time.

That last part is so true for me. The suddenness of it took me by surprise. One day she asked for it and the next she was done. I was excited and sad at the same time.

[CatLady]

Jan 3, 2017 19:18:52 GMT -5 dragonflyinn said:

Jan 2, 2017 14:41:27 GMT -5 CatLady said:

That last part is so true for me. The suddenness of it took me by surprise. One day she asked for it and the next she was done. I was excited and sad at the same time.

+1 😭😭 it was really sad for me.

When did C wean?