And it's over. Just like that.Shane is officially...weaned. How'd that happen so fast? I mean literally speaking this process took a matter of days. He was ready in so many ways. I'm not achy physically or emotionally. In fact this feels good. Shane nursed entirely off me for the first 12 months of his life. Never a bottle, never formula. I paid my due. But at 12 months and 2 weeks he was ready.
The process of weaning Shane began with a goal for myself. I wanted to start the process while my mom was visiting so she could be a support of both information and my personal questions. I was prepared to begin the process and continue it once she left. But Shane had other plans and so yesterday, was my last.
I started with a sippy cup of whole milk for one of the four feedings to begin with. Hence the term, To Wean. He drowned the milk empty in a matter of second. By the next day, he wasn't satisfied with me and still wanted more from the sippy cup. But by the third day, he was soothing himself but really wanting the cup of warm milk. Yesterday he whined when I offered him my milk and then pointed to the cup. Over and out.
There has nevertheless been a pretty huge hiccup along the way. Going from my milk to whole milk in a matter of days created a rumble in his stomach that led to an upset tummy which led to many full and messy diapers which then led to a rash and ended in a yeast infection. His bottom looks like it's been burned! Per the advice of several doctors and a nurse, we're not ready to call it a milk allergy but instead a too-quick too-soon on rich milk diagnosis. So taking a few steps back, Shane is now having one sippy-cup of formula and three of skim mixed with 2% milk. He's on external medication for that angryuglymad rash (ointment, powder) and strict orders from Nurse Grandma Crawford to allow his bottom to "air dry" during play time.
Which is the second hiccup. Picture me following my baby all over the house waiting for a "spill" or a "mess" to happen; then once it does happen me cleaning not only the marble floor but changing my urine soaked clothes as well. Ahh,, but it's all for the best. Happy baby, happy home. 10 days more to go.
2 comments:
Wow! I think this bodes well for the potty training experience. When he is ready--he will just be done! Of course, that is a ways away!
Hi there, this is Amy Hickman from Hillsboro...I haven't checked your blog for a long time, but just got your latest email and came over to your blog. Shane is just so cute! Yes, it is sad when they are finally done nursing. I had to give it up when Matthew was nine months because I basically was completely dried up. Ever since he was a few months old, he has had an allergy to dairy, so at first that meant I changed my diet..now that I don't nurse he is on rice milk. I feel your pain!
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