Kelton self weaned at 21 mo. I gave Katie a nudge at 17 mo since I was pg and exhausted and now Konnor is done at just over 17 mo. That's 4 yrs and 7 mo of breastfeeding under my belt.
Nursing Konnor has not been at all easy...the initial latch issues, the c. diff, the soy allergy. I am glad to be able to eat normally again, but at the same time feeling a little in shock that this chapter in my life is completely over.
While I won't be nursing anymore babies, I'm always glad to give support to friends and family who decide breastfeeding is best for them. It's on my 30 in 30 list to become a certified breastfeeding counselor or maybe an IBCLC. This is something I will always be passionate about and even though I will never again have a nursling, I know breastfeeding will always be a part of my life!
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aww. love to you mama. i was really sad when the therapist I went to see requested i stop breastfeeding so i could try anti-depressants. I slowly did it when beebs was 18 mos old and felt super sad about it. i tried the anti-depressants briefly and then stopped.
i also would love to be a certified lactation consultant. it'd be super helpful at my current job at the peds office working with new mamas.
hope the end is smooth for both of you and your photos of food/drink have been cracking me up. you're such an awesome mama!!
Aww, *BIG HUGS*
Your encouragement and help when I was getting start with Riley (and actually before he was even born) was soooooo wonderful! I think you'd be a great consultant!
On another note, I LOVE that shirt! Where did you get it?
i think you'd be an amazing breastfeeding counselor or LC. especially given all you've overcome in your own breastfeeding relationships. i got certified as a BPC right before my kiddo weaned; and even though i don't use my certification, i'm glad i got it anyway.
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