https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 04 May 2026 06:39:50 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-weaning-change-things#post-1561741 Thu, 10 Apr 2014 22:40:39 +0000 Beehive 1561741@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is interesting to read... I'm down to one session (morning) at almost 18 months and I think I'm going to drop the last one tomorrow. I wanted to wait until spring, and I think it finally feels like spring now! @MrsKC: I'm glad it went well for your LO - I think J won't have any problems, but I am worried that I'll be sad! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-weaning-change-things#post-1561682 Thu, 10 Apr 2014 21:55:54 +0000 mrskc 1561682@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Kemma: yes, it's definitely weird. It's been a few weeks now and at first I was happy about it but I've been feeling a little sad lately about weaning him. I dried up from being pregnant and it was becoming really painful for me to nurse him so I just felt like it was time to wean him. :crying: He handled the adjustment really well. Never even asked me to nurse or tugged at my shirt. It was an easy transition for us. </p> <p>I really hope nursing baby #2 works out just as well. I'm looking forward to having that bond with another baby. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-weaning-change-things#post-1557827 Thu, 10 Apr 2014 01:53:25 +0000 lamariniere 1557827@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We weaned very slowly from 11-13 months. I think because it was so gradual there was no real change. Although, he did start STTN at 12 months, but I don't think it was really related. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-weaning-change-things#post-1557818 Thu, 10 Apr 2014 01:44:40 +0000 Kemma 1557818@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrskc: I was wondering how you and your wee man were going with nursing, is it weird to not be nursing anymore? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-weaning-change-things#post-1557816 Thu, 10 Apr 2014 01:44:21 +0000 lemondrop 1557816@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Completely weaned at 19 months this past summer, he was a total boob monster at a year and we just gradually reduced nursing sessions until he stopped asking- he really didn't seem to miss it by the time he was weaned. </p> <p>He started sleeping better this summer, he has had the occasional middle of the night wake ups about once a month (but many more now that little brother has arrived). </p> <p>Definitely a significant increase in the bond with Dad- they really became close buddies, and we were working on that transition with the intent of needing it later when #2 arrived and during pregnancy exhaustion. Not 100% sure how much is weaning and how much is him walking and talking more and being more interactive. This has probably been one of the best benefits during weaning, he still loves Mom snuggles and has the Mom preference when hurt or scared, but wants to hang with Dad a lot too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-weaning-change-things#post-1557771 Wed, 09 Apr 2014 23:57:47 +0000 mrskc 1557771@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I weaned him almost 3 weeks ago now. I haven't noticed any changes. When we night weaned he did start finally sleeping thru the night. He has been super attached to me tho but he was like that while nursing too. He really just needs lots mommy snuggles through out the day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-weaning-change-things#post-1557764 Wed, 09 Apr 2014 23:49:58 +0000 sandy 1557764@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Weaned at 14 months and no issues or changes </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-weaning-change-things#post-1557760 Wed, 09 Apr 2014 23:44:59 +0000 sarac 1557760@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>After I weaned my daughter at 28 months, she became way more snuggly. Now she curls up and demands a snuggle all the time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-weaning-change-things#post-1556765 Wed, 09 Apr 2014 14:21:18 +0000 Corduroy 1556765@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We recently cut down to two sessions per day and honestly LO has been a terror. Some days I give in and do an afternoon nurse because she is losing her mind and nothing I do distracts her. I'm encouraged by pp saying that it gets better. At least sleep hasn't changed for her. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-weaning-change-things#post-1556573 Wed, 09 Apr 2014 13:35:56 +0000 bushelandapeck 1556573@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No issues at all for us, but LO weaned himself at 16.5 months and I think we were both ready. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-weaning-change-things#post-1556565 Wed, 09 Apr 2014 13:34:07 +0000 oliviaoblivia 1556565@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsMccarthy: I haven't actually had any hormonal trouble, or engorgement for that matter, iI'm just kinda bummed that she doesn't seem to miss it. It's only been four days so it's new still but I miss it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-weaning-change-things#post-1556544 Wed, 09 Apr 2014 13:28:23 +0000 MrsMccarthy 1556544@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@septca: that's wonderful news! Very encouraging. </p> <p>@oliviaoblivia: I'm so sorry. The hormonal changes can be rough I've read and I dread this too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-weaning-change-things#post-1556485 Wed, 09 Apr 2014 13:08:39 +0000 oliviaoblivia 1556485@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Weaning has been a non-issue for DD (15 months). I've been shocked by how un-affected she's been by the process. No issues in sleep, affection, no changes at all really.<br /> I'm the one having the harder time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-weaning-change-things#post-1556477 Wed, 09 Apr 2014 13:07:11 +0000 Adira 1556477@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@septca: That's so encouraging to hear! I'm down to one nursing session a day and I've noticed that Xander has been waking up earlier and hasn't been sleeping as well. I wasn't sure if that was due to weaning or due to his age. Maybe once we fully wean, he'll start sleeping longer (one can hope!!!)! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-weaning-change-things#post-1556471 Wed, 09 Apr 2014 13:05:18 +0000 septca 1556471@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It will only let me vote once, but many of your options apply to our situation. *During* the weaning process, DD was not sleeping as well, was more attached to me, and started waking up earlier than normal. But since we have weaned completely, the opposite has been true. She is now on a very regular eating and sleeping schedule (sleeping better and putting herself back to sleep better than ever before) and is emerging from her mommy-neediness phase. She is now more attached to DH than ever before. She is also more cuddly with both of us than she was when she nursed. I am not sure if this is an age thing or a weaning thing... but she used to get all her cuddles during nursing. Now she climbs in our laps for milk or books, gives hugs, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-weaning-change-things#post-1556441 Wed, 09 Apr 2014 12:55:14 +0000 MrsMccarthy 1556441@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>After you weaned your baby did you find that your baby had any changes in behavior? Did it help the bond between dad and baby? How did it affect your personal bond? We are only down to two feeds but my son has become very attached to me and needs way more cuddles since I stopped nursing for the most part. I am wondering if full weaning would make it easier for him. I am curious about this. I'll add a poll but please add your experience if you have time. That and LOs age at full weaning. </p>