Excuse me while I mope just a little.
I miss breastfeeding.
I miss the whole process of it. I miss the connection I had with my daughter because of it. I miss the closeness, I miss my daughter needing me in that way.
I have moments when I hold her and I get all weepy just thinking about the way things were.
Is this silly?
Am I being completely insane here? I mean, most moms (not all) rejoice in getting their bodies back. Mine is still licking the wounds from weaning.
My relationship with breastfeeding was a good one. It worked. We worked.
Now I feel like I'm worthless. All my daughter needs me for now is to change her diaper and be her target when she throws things.
Maybe it's time for another baby?
Ha ha ha... just kidding.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
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Even though our experience didn't go NEAR as well as yours, I still think about it and would like to do it again. So, I think it is perfectly natural!
I remember my sister expressing the same sentiments when she weaned my nephew.
Me...I'm hoping that BFing works out for me this go around.
No babies here, but my heart breaks for you when I read your posts on this!!
You are not silly! I never BF'd. But I hear what a wonderful connection it is.
Maybe you two can enjoy a snuggle during the day.
**HUGS** to you!
Ah Suz... it's funny I was just thinking today about how I'll miss BFing when we stop. Although, there are definitely times when the every 5 minute nursings get annoying... it's OUR time. Something that no one else can share with my little guy. It makes me think of him as still babyish... when everyone else is saying how big and grown up he's getting to be. **sniff**
It's not silly at all!
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I miss it too. It was a guaranteed sweet, loving time between you and your child regardless of how crappy the rest of the day had gone. I hear you.
I totally get how people do miss it, but I do not. I am glad my kids are getting older and moving on to other adventures. My kids didn't bf for as long as I would have liked, so I've had time to get over it. And another baby? Not happening here, but I love to live vicariously through others! :)
I understand you completely, even though I haven't even begun the thought process of weaning yet. There's just that specialness of being able to do something for your child that no one else can. It's your special something.
Sigh.
OMG, you had me there for a moment. You are so NOT useless! Every age has its fun and it's... ehm... challenges. I know not everyone thinks this way, but the toddler years are incredibly fun and pretty exhausting, and it's IMO better enjoyed when you don't have a younger baby to look after, as well :-)
I breastfed my daughter for 4 years and loved every minute of it!! I do miss it too!
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