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Parenting & Farm Kids:  Nora is weaning herself  |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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 Posted - Jan 14 2008 : 7:47:22 PM
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Well, I think it is official. Our nursing days are numbered. She is so disinterested in nursing right now. She howls when she sees me lifting my shirt and trys to twist out of my arms.
I have decided not to force it. If she wants to be Miss Independent then that is okay. Making it to 10 months of nursing was a feat for me. Some days I didn't think we would even make it this far. She loves eating table food and drinks from bottles and sippy cups and my cup if I hold it for her. She also can drink out of straws.
She is getting ready to walk and is practicing talking all the time. So I think I have a budding toddler on my hands!!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
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BarefootGoatGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1495 Posts
Corrine
North Carolina
USA
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Posted - Jan 14 2008 : 8:07:06 PM
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Mine all weaned themselves when they were ready. It's hard on mama, but they need to grow up someday.
It sounds so good to hear myself laugh. --Rascal Flats, "No Reins" |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Jan 14 2008 : 8:23:48 PM
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I am feeling pretty okay with it, actually. We have slowly been letting her drink more and more bottles over the last few months so I don't think this is going to shock my body too much. *thankfully* We'll see how I feel once it's all over and she is officially not a baby anymore!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
Please come visit Nora and I our our new blog:
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Georgia Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
212 Posts
Denise
Atlanta
GA
USA
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Posted - Jan 14 2008 : 8:46:01 PM
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The girls weaned slowly which was easy on my body, Charlie decided at 8 months that he didn't want to be up against me being held anymore and stopped cold turkey. I thought I would DIE!! You will miss it but the independence can be nice too. You could always still pump to give to her in a sippy cup.
Proud Farmgirl Sister #113
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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
6418 Posts
Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
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cajungal
True Blue Farmgirl
2349 Posts
Catherine Farmgirl Sister #76
Houston Area
Texas
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Posted - Jan 15 2008 : 04:31:28 AM
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That precious time we get to nurse is so sweet. A mom is the only one who can provide that nourishment and have that unique and exclusive experience. So special!
I have a family story that still gets talked about. My grandfather, now deceased, would ask to nurse out in public. He'd hide behind doors and whisper to get his mom's attention. I guess that's not so bad except he was 5 years old!!
Blessings
Catherine
Farmgirl Sister #76
One of the best compliments from one of my daughters: "Moma, you smell good...like dirt." |
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GaiasRose
True Blue Farmgirl
2552 Posts
Tasha-Rose
St. Paul
Minnesota
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ArmyWifey
True Blue Farmgirl
712 Posts
Holly
Abilene
KS
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Posted - Jan 15 2008 : 07:23:26 AM
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Mine weaned themselves about that age if they had bottles. My youngest never had one and nursed til he was three. Plus at that age it really slows down even if they are nursing exclusively - mainly bedtime and morning and comfort for a lot of kiddos.
blessings,
Holly
As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord!
http://timsarmywifey.blogspot.com
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GaiasRose
True Blue Farmgirl
2552 Posts
Tasha-Rose
St. Paul
Minnesota
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Posted - Jan 15 2008 : 08:14:07 AM
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Yeah, Zoe has never had a bottle. I can't pump and we are very much against using formula when I have a perfectly good pair of functioning breasts, so she never had one, or a nook. She obviously drinks from a cup and a sippie and straws just fine, and I should qualify, she only nurses in the AM before getting out of bed (we co-sleep) if she gets hurt or upset, for nap time and then to sleep at nite. The only time she will nurse at nite during sleep time is IF she wakes up which is seldom.
I am truly dreading the day she decides she doesn't want the wahgahwah (her word) anymore :(
Good luck Alee and Nora!
~*~Brightest Blessings~*~
Tasha-Rose
Farmgirl Sister #88
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
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Posted - Jan 15 2008 : 09:10:04 AM
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Alee - this might be an indication of her personality. She might turn out to be an assertive and strong woman like her mama! Better buckle your seatbelt.............!
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Sage
True Blue Farmgirl
207 Posts
Pam
Worland
Wyoming
USA
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Posted - Jan 15 2008 : 09:24:33 AM
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Ohhhhhh yeah. Nora with two assertive and creative parents, You'd better get ready for the bumpy and exciting road ahead. Sage(Mom)
www.heritagedesigns.etsy.com |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Jan 15 2008 : 10:35:11 AM
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Yes, we already know that she as a mind of her own! LOL But she is also sweet and kind. I think she is just ready to go and move about and doesn't want to lay still for that long! LOL
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
Please come visit Nora and I our our new blog:
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Sage
True Blue Farmgirl
207 Posts
Pam
Worland
Wyoming
USA
207 Posts |
Posted - Jan 16 2008 : 09:16:52 AM
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Yep! she'll be another Steel Magnolia like her Mama. Love ya. Sage (Nora's Grama)
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jenbove
Moderator
320 Posts
Jennifer
Calico Rock
AR
USA
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Posted - Jan 16 2008 : 11:44:42 AM
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I'm on my 3rd (and most likely last) kiddo, so I'm feeling all sentimental & want Sam to be my baby for a while longer. Lucky for me, he still loves nursing at 18 mos, which is the age both my girls & I were ready to wean. I remember how refreshing it was to have my body back in my possession after the initial "empty breast" syndrome passed!!
Jen
Expedition Leader, MaryJanesOutpost
www.maryjanesoutpost.com
Farmgirl Sisterhood Member # 9
The View From My Boots
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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juliet79
True Blue Farmgirl
112 Posts
Heather
Worland
Wyoming
USA
112 Posts |
Posted - Jan 18 2008 : 07:39:33 AM
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But you know what Alee? SHe will wean and move on...and you will be SOOOO okay with having your body back! You know what is next right????
You'll be getting baby fever soon, if not already!
Hmmm...does that mean I get to be an aunt again soon!!YIPEE (ooo good way to start rumors!) |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Jan 18 2008 : 09:10:59 AM
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Oh yup! I have baby fever alright! But I know I can't have another right now. I miss the infant days already! I think we will wait until Nora is 2 years old to start trying for another. By that time I should be done with college (Yay!)
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
Please come visit Nora and I our our new blog:
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