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Posted: Oct 06 2008 at 6:42pm | IP Logged Quote MarilynW
Please would you pray - my little guy is almost 15 months old and I have to wean him - and I am dreading it. He is eating and drinking table food very well - and really nurses for comfort at nap and bed times. My other children self-weaned by 14 months. I am hoping that I can gradually do it over a month or so and that he will eventually let me just read to him and rock him to sleep without needing to nurse. I just will not be able to bear it if he screams and screams.
I would so appreciate it if you would pray for a smooth transition. Any advice would also be appreciated.

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Posted: Oct 06 2008 at 6:52pm | IP Logged Quote JennGM
Oh Marilyn, I'm so sorry. I'm praying.
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Posted: Oct 06 2008 at 7:05pm | IP Logged Quote LisaR
Marilyn, I am so sorry. My first 4 all kind of self weaned by 14-16 mo. I had to wean my youngest (and most enthusiastic nurser) at 15 mo. We were outside and busy alot for a few weeks. I would leave on "errands" during the times she usually wanted to nurse most. (and cry in the aisles at Kroger ).

I time weaned her too. So for a napttime nursing, I would start at 10 min per side, the next day 7 min per side, 5 min per side, etc etc. I also remember trying to stretch out the times between nursing. (stalling an extra 1/2 hour before a new nursing session, etc)

This helped me mentally (cold turkey would be so sad) and also physically, as I have mastitis numerous times with each baby. Slow and careful weaning was a must.

praying for you!!!
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Posted: Oct 06 2008 at 7:22pm | IP Logged Quote Theresa
Praying for a smooth weaning time for both of you.

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Praying it goes smoothly.

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Oh, poor mama and baby!!! I'll be praying..that is sooo hard!!!!

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praying here for you Marilyn....no advice but lots of prayers!

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Posted: Oct 06 2008 at 10:03pm | IP Logged Quote Booksnbabes
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Posted: Oct 06 2008 at 10:30pm | IP Logged Quote teachingmyown
The only one I had to wean that young, because my milk had dried up, I actually weaned to a bottle! Maybe it was the coward's way out but I hated to see her cry and it turned out to be the only way to comfort her. I would cradle her like she was nursing but offer the bottle instead.

Praying for you! You have given him a great start in life and you'll both get through this.

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Posted: Oct 06 2008 at 11:14pm | IP Logged Quote mellyrose
Praying for you, Marilyn!

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Posted: Oct 07 2008 at 1:36am | IP Logged Quote Chari
Praying, Marilyn! I'm sorry!

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Praying, Marilyn.

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Posted: Oct 07 2008 at 8:59am | IP Logged Quote Ruth
I'm so sorry, Marilyn. I'm praying for you.

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Posted: Oct 07 2008 at 4:44pm | IP Logged Quote jdostalik
Dear Marilyn,
You and your little guy will be in my prayers.

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Dear Marilyn,
I'll be keeping your intentions in my prayers.
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Posted: Oct 07 2008 at 5:06pm | IP Logged Quote aussieannie
I am praying all will go peacefully, I certainly understand the feelings of your heart Marilyn, weaning quickly is always something you worry and stress over, so I am asking Our Lady to place her mantle over both of you during the weeks to come.

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Praying, Marilyn.

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You know I'm praying you through this, Marilyn!

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Posted: Oct 08 2008 at 12:19pm | IP Logged Quote Rachel May
Oh, Marilyn! I'm praying the process goes gently for both of you.

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Posted: Oct 08 2008 at 4:48pm | IP Logged Quote MarilynW
Thanks to all of you for your prayers.. I actually ended up doing this quicker as my milk supply started diminishing last week. Things are going much smoother than I anticipated - my little guy lets me hold him and rock him to sleep now without crying or wanting to nurse. We have had no cry out and I am hoping that things are going to keep going smoothly.

Please keep your prayers coming - I felt so emotional and guilty the first couple of days - but he is doing so well that I feel better.

I am remembering all of you in my daily rosary.

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