Well, it’s starting. We are starting to wean from breastfeeding.
Miss E. will be one at the end of this month and pretty soon whole milk will reign supreme. I have a feeling that I’ll keep nursing her in the mornings for as long as she wants to. It’s easy and I love that quiet time with her. It’s the only time she’s really still.
While a part of me is sad to give this up as I really don’t think we’ll have any more children, a part of me is also ecstatic…for some lame-o reasons.
1) I can go to the doctor and get some good migraine drugs.
For the past few months, I’ve been getting migraines on the regular – one every few weeks. I put ice packs on my head and shoulders, pop an Excedrin Migraine and pray. Sometimes it works. Sometimes I have to try an oxycodeine left over from my c-section. Sometime I just have to wait it out.
No longer.
Now that I won’t be nursing (much) I can go get some of the good stuff that’ll knock those suckers right out of my head.
2. I can go see a dermatologist.
I have rosacea that tends to flare up here and there. Lately, it’s been way more HERE. Ugggg. Luckily make-up covers it pretty nicely, but it’s killing me. I feel like a teenager. I’ve been suffering through it because I know I can’t put some of the prescribed medications on my face while I’m nursing. (Yes, I realize that maybe I shouldn’t want to put that stuff on my face, but I need this to GO AWAY.) I need to find something to clear it up and tone it down.
3. I can return to some of my former lingerie.
I’m just going to say it…nursing bras are not the sexiest.
So there you have it…the lame-o reasons I’m a little bit excited to have the girls back to myself.
Pathetic? Maybe a little. But I have to cling to something while I’m dying a little on the inside. My baby is growing up. A major milestone is a coming.
Somebody please pass the tissues.
We are going to start the weaning process soon, too. I’m pretty darn excited myself! The 3 days a week I work, I pump…I think that is #1 on my list of things I’m excited about!!! I get you on the being sad part of it…but I think I’m more excited than sad. Like Andrea said, a year is an awesome accomplishment! Way to go!
I definitely DON’T miss pumping at all. Was glad to stop that once I quit work. I can’t believe it’s almost a year. Time has flown.
Thanks lady! Was definitely glad to be able to hit the year mark this time.
I remember that time well. A total mix of emotions. Part of my push was desire for “real” birth control pills again. LOL I don’t miss pumping one bit, but I do miss those calm, quiet, snuggles. As for the migraines, have you tried “Migrelief” (supplement)? It’s helped me a lot.
I can very much relate to this. I was excited to wean from breastfeeding for different reasons, but primarily? I wanted my body back!! But it is certainly a mix of emotions. I loved the bonding and special quiet time that breastfeeding gave my son and I. It’s hard to let go of those special snuggles, but it does feel nice to have your boobs back to yourself. Weaning is such a mix of emotions.
Ha. I did this same happy dance when I was done. I celebrated by being able to run as much as I wanted. It was nice to have my body back AND I could burn those last baby pounds off. I made it 15 months and then have enjoyed around a year of my body to myself until this newest alien has taken residence in my uterus. Good timing…I am just now wanting to nurse again and looking forward to it instead of dread.
O and I never wore nursing bras after about 4 months. It was just annoying. I found buying just front clasp bras worked for me and still gave me lift. Also? Cheaper.