We’re Done

I have not broadcasted it to the world because I tire easily of judgmental glances. But I can’t see the look on your face when you’re reading my blog, so this is the perfect place to make my announcement.

Ant has weaned.

I wanted very much to try extended nursing with him, and I wanted even more for him to self-wean as opposed to the painful process of me forcing him to quit. My only requirement was that he breastfeed until at least his first birthday. Beyond that, the choice was his. The day after he turned 12 months old, I started the “Don’t Offer, Don’t Refuse” method of weaning. Some derisive people in my life laughed at the thought, claiming that Ant would nurse forever with that sort of lenient weaning procedure. Guess he proved them wrong.

I will admit that he continued going strong for a very long time. However, for the last month or so, he has requested to nurse less frequently, with ever shortening durations. There towards the end, he was only nursing a few seconds on each side – and only at night before bed. I started to post that he was totally weaned about 10 days ago, but he asked to nurse out of the blue last weekend for the first time in nearly two weeks. Something tells me that was the very last time though. And even if it wasn’t, the end is undeniably near.

This has been an extremely gentle method of weaning, and a painless process for us both. It just happened naturally, and the two of us have adjusted fine.

To make it official, we can say that Ant nursed right up until 25 months of age, almost exactly to the day. That makes me so proud and happy!! Bean only got 15 months of the Good Stuff, so excuse me while I reach around and pat myself on the back for nourishing two strong and healthy boys with my own beautiful body.

Now – Anyone know where I can get a good bra? My girls need a pick-me-up!