So 24 hours have passed since my Princess has breastfed. My husband laid down with her this afternoon for a nap. She easily fell asleep while watching Finding Nemo with him (as he softly stroked her head).
Tonight was a different story though. We put on Auto B Good (a Christian version of Cars) and laid down together as a family. (We still share a family bed.) My princess cried for about 5 minutes for “mamas” (which is what she has called it for quite a while). The feeling I felt in my chest and throat was crushing. As my own tears mingled with hers on her warm face, I kissed her and said I was sorry but she was a big girl. Finally she relented, snuggled up against me, watched her video and fell asleep.
Just like that.
It was too easy.
Almost.
If it didn’t feel like my heart was breaking, I would be happy. (To think, I “hated” breastfeeding, and felt like it was a “burden” just a few days ago.)
The ups and downs of motherhood.
Truly, it is never ending.
Any weaning tips out there?
This post is linked to the Friday Meme, Mommy Moments.
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