The first couple of times I just thought she wasn't hungry. But as it went on I kept thinking maybe she was just done...weaning herself. That night I researched a little and everything said that a baby suddenly stopping isn't weaning, but it's a STRIKE for some reason. Ellie had bit me really bad a few days prior and I let out a scream which they sometimes can lead to a strike...maybe Audrie was reacting to it instead?
Anyway, long story short...I was extremely sad on Saturday. It's hard to explain how I felt, but it's almost like a sudden death of a loved one. The relationship you once had is over without having a chance to say good-bye. I kept thinking, if I had known she would suddenly stop nursing I certainly would have savored the last time. My thoughts were that I would wean her gradually, not just have HER suddenly decide to quit.
Here she is taking her sippy cup just fine that day:(
Well, anyway..the good news is, when we woke up on Sunday she nursed just fine and we haven't had any strikes since. I don't know what her deal was, I suppose she was just exerting her independence. But whatever the reason, I'm glad she's decided to nurse for a little while longer.
uh, oh......... Remember you, Shea, 3 1/2 years. That is independence!
ReplyDeleteI am sure she just wasn't in the mood!????
I know you want to be prepared and do it on your time. Just savor the moments! as they are fleeting!
Ah shoot--how well I remember. Jonas was almost 4, Shea, and I still cried! I know...I liked your comment...about if you had known it was the last time you would have savored it...'member those words, Shea, it will apply to lots of times in those babies lives!
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