Tag: weaning
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10 Surprising Realities I Faced When I Quit Nursing Cold Turkey
Get Pregnant Fast After months of trying out every method under the sun to wean my toddler off breastfeeding, I found myself resorting to the ultimate option: quitting cold turkey. As someone who had never attempted the “cry it out” method or any similar approach, I was understandably anxious about this decision. Initially, I thought…
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Your 52-Week-Old Baby: Development and Milestones
Get Pregnant Fast Congratulations, Mama! Your little one is now 52 weeks old, which means you officially have a one-year-old! It’s hard to believe how quickly time has flown. In just one short year, your baby has transformed from a tiny, cuddly bundle into an adventurous, opinionated toddler, ready to explore the world with boundless…
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What Breastfeeding a Toddler is REALLY Like
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting can be a wild ride, and for the past decade, I’ve been on this journey of pregnancy and breastfeeding—without having ten kids, mind you! Most of that time has been spent nursing toddlers and preschoolers. After years of experience, I can tell you that breastfeeding beyond the infant stage is an…
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I’m Ready to Wean: A Mother’s Honest Reflection
Get Pregnant Fast By: Jessica Thompson Updated: Aug. 20, 2015 Originally Published: Jan. 27, 2015 Dear sweet son, it’s time for a little heart-to-heart. I’ve come to the realization that I might be the enabler in our relationship. You see, I would really like to stop breastfeeding, pumping, and everything else that comes with being…
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To the Mom Nursing a Toddler
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there, mama! If you’re nursing a toddler, know that you’re not alone in navigating the ups and downs of this journey. Here’s a little reassurance for you: It’s perfectly fine that you’re the only one who can soothe your child into nap time. It’s absolutely okay that you’re the one they…
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When Your Little One Decides She’s Finished with Breastfeeding
Get Pregnant Fast My daughter has officially decided she’s done with breastfeeding. “Quitting isn’t cool,” I told her, but she seemed completely unfazed, as she scrambled off to her play mat and tossed her little bird toy at me. This was the third night in a row. At 34 years old, this was the first…
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The Joys of Weaning: Celebrating Newfound Freedom
Get Pregnant Fast My little one has just turned 12 months old, and with this milestone, he’s diving headfirst into solid foods (and honestly, it feels like he’s a bottomless pit). As he nurses less frequently, I find myself reflecting on the bittersweet end of our breastfeeding journey. While I cherish those moments of closeness,…
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Navigating the Challenges of Weaning: A Personal Journey
Get Pregnant Fast As I glance down at my daughter, her tear-filled eyes shimmer with sadness. A single tear rolls down her cheek, signaling the beginning of a cascade of emotions. Bedtime has arrived, and once again, she craves the comfort of nursing. At 17 months old, she desperately signals for milk, her tiny hands…
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How to Help Your Baby Transition Away from the Bottle
Get Pregnant Fast As the time approaches for your little one to switch from a bottle to a cup, you might be wondering how to make this transition smoother. It’s common for babies to hold onto their bottles longer than the recommended age of 12 months, but there are good reasons to encourage this shift.…
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The Struggle for the Boob: Why I’m Going Cold Turkey
Get Pregnant Fast In the world of motherhood, few topics ignite as much debate as breastfeeding. I recall a particularly provocative Time magazine cover that featured a mother nursing her 5-year-old son, boldly asking, “Are You Mom Enough?” At the time, I remember thinking, “Wow! Who nurses their child for that long?” For me, breastfeeding…