Weaning We are finally on the path to being weaned! He was down to only nursing for nap time and at night but yesterday…

Last night went a lot better. He did ask to nurse but I told him they didn't work anymore so he asked for water instead. He's been waking up earlier, napping earlier and going to bed at a better time. Hopefully he'll be back on schedule soon.

That's great and u have over 2 months to work on the getting to sleep thing .

Me too. Luckily my husband is taking 2 weeks off work and working from home an additional week to help out.

Yay! Freedom! Sort of. My son still takes forever to get to sleep too. Sometimes I have to read 4 or 5 stories. I am nervous about how that will play out with a newborn.

We're on day 3 with no nursing! He hasn't even asked once!! A few days ago he asked if he could play a game before bed since baba was hurt (he pinched me earlier) and that was it. Getting him to sleep has still been frustrating since it takes a long time, but I'm sure it'll get easier.

What a tease. :-(

He's consistently wanting it before bed now. I let him for 5 seconds and he's ok with it. I just wish he'd go back to being without it.

How is it going?

Sounds like you are making gentle progress. Short lived boob freedom is just around d the corner!

Last night he went to sleep fairly easily but he insisted on nursing. I only let him for ten seconds then we cuddled until he nodded off.

Oh wow patient mumma!!

I get so annoyed when my girl takes an hour to go to sleep - 230am is crazy hour!!

Last night was successful except he wanted to play until 2:30 am. I'm exhausted but so thankful I don't have to work. I do work this weekend so hopefully things get easier.

He is so close. It will happen soon. You will both get through it. Hang in there.

Yes and I lay with him until he falls asleep. He did great two nights in a row. Hopefully tonight will be ok. I hate giving in but I hate seeing him upset.

I totally understand. I think as long as he is ready to be done he won't resent her. Have you tried to give him a blanket or a stuffed animal that he can get a little bit of comfort from?

He asked a bit ago but was ok when I said no. I should have known this was going to be a really long process. I just really don't want him to resent his sister when I only nurse her so I figure the sooner he stops the better.

I am sorry. Maybe he will be ready in a few weeks. He probably realized what he had done by being so chill for a few days. ;-) just remember he has nursed for over 2 years it will take some time.

Oddly my son tried to nurse twice today and its been about 6 weeks. But I discovered I am producing colostrum now so he must instinctively know the books are producing again.

Set backs like crazy unfortunately. Last night he was hysterical and the same at nap time. I had to give in both times and it sucks. I feel like there is no way to wean him. If only I could remove my boobs and get them back when Athena is born. Ugh!!!!!!!!!

Hope it keeps going this well. As much as I loved nursing my son I am enjoying the freedom.

He fell asleep so fast and didn't even ask to nurse! I'm so happy right now. Hopefully he will sleep well tonight and not ask for it when he wakes up either. I can't believe it's finally happening. :-)

He's still going strong without it. He decided not to nap today so I'm hoping bedtime will be easier since he'll be pretty tired. He's only asked two times since my last post and accepted that it wasn't going to happen. I think he'll miss morning baba the most but I'm really hoping it keeps getting easier for him to be without it.

Congrats sounds like hes on the path - but may take a while

I thought we were heading there too but she's pretty hooked on bed time boob - then this morning she pulled top down and helped herself again too!!

It may not get too bad Sallee. My son didn't even notice the first day and a half then woke up in the middle of nap and had a total freak out where we both cried for about 20 minutes(which I suspected to happen from the beginning)and that was the only one. He had some minor whining afterwards but nothing that didn't subside in a few minutes. I just kept saying you are a big boy you don't need boob to sleep. Naptime was the hardest. Hang in there. It won't necessarily get worse before it gets better.

Thank you. After I posted he woke up begging for baba saying he's not ready to give it up. It was so hard not to give in. I just picked him up to cuddle and gave him his first glass of chocolate milk, ovaltine so I guess it could be worse. He's good now but I know it's going to be a struggle. Is there a magic number of days to where it gets easier? My boobs are handling it well since there wasn't much milk anyway. I think the timing is great.

Ps LOVE the name you have chosen for your daughter, it's beautiful

Congrats! That's a big step for you and your little man.

Congratulations! I find Cameron sleeps so much better now. We read books at bed time but I have had to move bedtime a little later because otherwise we have to read a lot of books. Good luck.