Connie’s Story
Where to begin…Mother of a 3 year old that is still going strong. I was met with many opinions regarding “How long” and “when would I stop nursing”. All I have to say, is I went with my heart as to what feels right. Spent time contacting Lactation nurses, wondering how to “wean” (when she was 2), and they recommended the same old thing we hear everywhere, but when I saw how upset she was and we were actually down to 5X’s a day! (the nightime and middle of nite, morning and before and after naptime.) I realized it wasn’t going to work and what was it instilling in her? abandonment? Now I wonder if we are experiencing attachment anxiety? What I do know for sure is that I can feel good about being an on demand milk machine…Ha Ha. Yes I am whooped, exhaused, and sleepy most the time…but there are not many opportunities like this that I will experience. Oh and did I mention who would have known how many ways one could feel nipple and breast discomfort…but like I said it is still worth it to me. I stopped sharing my nursing experience with neighbors once she was two..b/c of the reactions..and mainly I don’t want to deal with people’s “opinions” on what is best for her and what I should be doing..so does that make me a closet nurser..maybe, bet hey at least I am nursing and doing something very very few get to experience as a woman/ mother. Never thought I would be sharing this, but why not if I can help anyone feel comfortable or something on the positive side why not.
