It took me three sessions just to get one bottle (and not even a full bottle, at that... five ounces), so I had some time to think about how I wanted that last bottle to go.
That's right-- we had "dinner by candlelight." Lullabies in the background, snuggled up on the glider. It was a fitting ending.
I had a very big sense of pride that I was able to provide for her for this long, and the truth is that I feel a strange sort of loss that it's over. I sure won't miss the pump, but there's been a loving feeling that goes along with feedings-- "Hey, I made that for you. Hope you like it!" My original goal was to make it to 6 months; my later goal was to make it to 12. I made it to 10 and a week.
Posts
This is NO easy task, so I commend you for being able to keep up for so long! :) Congratulations! I wish I had thought to end my experiences with my sons in that way - certainly more memorable than having the following conversation:
ReplyDelete"Munny, nert?"
"No, honey, you're a big boy now so no more nursing."
"Bubah?"
"Yes, you can have that."
End of story. Ugh. I could've made it more special, but no . . . phooey. :(
My daughter had to start pumping when she returned to work, so we'll se how long this lasts.
ReplyDeleteYou ended it on a very special and chronicalized (LOL...if that's a word) note.
*sigh* and I remember when you first announced that you were pregnant!
I'm trying to wean Adelyn now since we just celebrated her 1st birthday. Wish me luck!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on making it this long! I do not envy the pumping mamas, but I have a ton of respect for you gals. And I know I will be really bummed when DS weans.
ReplyDeletePS Thanks for stopping by my blog to enter my Babylegs giveaway!
Congratulations for making it this long, Jenna. What a display of love for Sarina. Finn and I had a special last, too. I sang his favorite songs and after he was done, we talked about it. I cried, he fell asleep. It was magic.
ReplyDelete10+ months is great...way more than the avg mom, I think? :-) I am nursing still and my little Tulip will be 9 mos next week...my goal also is 12 mos...we'll see. I love your blog and i've linked your blog in my new Mommy etc blog...I think a lot of us writing moms could learn a lot from you. :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat an enchanting story... and wonderful memory for you and, as you will tell it to her over and over again... your beautiful daughter! My "baby" is 27 years old and I still remember with such love the actual conversation I had with her the evening she stopped nursing. She was turning 3 the next day and had decided that 3-year-old girls don't need "lubies" anymore. End of story. End of a chapter in my life that I will always cherish! I, too, had hoped for about 6 months... but she had other plans. BIGGER plans! Again, I love you story and am smiling as I write this!
ReplyDeleteSharon - Pinks & Blues Girls
Thank you all for the supportive comments! It's funny how I could never have understood how emotional this would be before she was born. I really didn't get the big deal about breastfeeding. I get it now!
ReplyDeleteGood for you, my dear. You did good.
ReplyDeleteI hope when she's a mom, she can come back and read your blog and see how much you loved her!
Wouldn't that be cool? I've thought about that. That would mean Blogger has to be around and keep my blog up for a very, very long time. ;)
ReplyDeleteWay to nurse!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lucky little girl!!!!!!!!