weaning

[Guest guest]

Too funny about making him go " cold turkey "

I have been really luck with all my kids but my plan was if

didn't wean, that I would eat food with lots of Garlic. I thought my

milk would taste funny and she would give it up. OF Course, I

thought of this by myself - months ago - late one night when I was

nursing her for the 4th time during the night. I was a little looppy

when I thought of it, but I still think it may work. LOL

Thanks & Much Love,

Heidi

> -

> We had a lot of discouraging remarks from my in laws too. They

> refused to put out any pictures of Dane with his band on. They saw

> him ONCE for 2 hours while he was banded and they asked me to

remove

> it when they were here. WRONG thing to say to me!

> We are sure they were really embarrassed about it and didn't want

to

> acknowledge it. We took his before and after headsicles and

> pictures to show them. They wouldn't look at them and quickly left

> the room.

> It is really a sore spot since we think it shows their love is

> conditional.

> All I can say is the time goes quickly and as long as you know you

> are doing what is best, then pooey on them.

> Man I am jealous that weaned. I cannot discourage Dane at

> all. I am just going to have to dump him on my parents for a

> weekend and he can go cold turkey! I have had enough!

>

> Dane's mom DOC Grad

[Guest guest]

In this together folks,lol. ok..what not to do is take yourself

off ..IF you are thinking that you can adjust it alone..um, I just

went thru this and thought oh, its not working and I found myself

starting to drink to med myself. *What I should have done- is to say

ok, this is the way it is. I am a fine outstanding person with a

slight neuron/electron chemical imbalance which is not my fault. If i

feel symptoms of this physical disorder,(spot sysmptoms early..any

decline in being ok) I may need an adjustment or to try something

else dr recommended. Trying to wean myself was retarded. Just stupid.

But thats what this disorder does..it is deceiving. Dont give up and

call your DOCTOR and tell him how you feel. Be brave..dont let this

monster win! and dont just think you are ok. Try to find an

understanding supportive person that truly is educated in this

physical condition...or come to the group. I just learned this first

hand. Took my med yesterday and today and from now on. I will do

what I just wrote if it doesnt seem to be working. Scattering days

leads to trouble..unless the DR. orders. Some people take precribed

vitamins everyday for their physical need... Live healthy, happy and

wise luv ya'll.

>

> How long has it taken folks to wean off lex? I am trying to gear

down

> from 20 mg in stages. Any thoughts.

>

[Guest guest]

I'm on the other side of the problem. My 17 month dtr is night

weaned, but still 3-4X/day. She will take a cup, but my little diva

will actually try to slap me if I don't give her some milk. (No, I

have never given her the milk when she tries to slap. I'm not giving

her the positive reinforcement!) I guess I'm just reaching out with

(((hugs))) for you. I did do a little cry it out (I don't tolerate it

well) with comforting to night wean at 13-14 months - about 5 minutes

at a time, but we weren't truly co-sleeping only partially. I'm more

of a behavioral person and helping guide the behavior I'm looking for

rather than completely force, but that is what has worked for my 2

kids/family. She wouldn't take a paci at night or really even during

the day. She's sleeping soundly now. She wakes occasionally but puts

herself back to sleep usually within 15-30 seconds. Good luck.

>

> I have been daytime weaning since sun with my 17 month old son. Now

I

> am trying to figure out how to night wean him(we co-sleep). So I am

> thinking a pacifier but I am unsure about wether they leach or not.

So

> if anyone has anysuggestions or research to share that would be

great.

>

> Thanks

> Kara

>

[Guest guest]

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hi kara

i think weaning at night will be really hsrd whilst ur baby shares the

same bed as u. i had to put my son in another bed wen he was about 1

and half and wen he wud wake for milk his dad wud go to himminstead,

because if he saw me he wud just want milk, eventually he stopped

waking.

have u tried him on bees raw egg drink, my baby really thrives on it,

in fact we all do, nutmeg makes it very tasty.

lv joe

In , " tazfanalways " <tazfanalways@...>

wrote:

>

> I have been daytime weaning since sun with my 17 month old son. Now

I

> am trying to figure out how to night wean him(we co-sleep). So I am

> thinking a pacifier but I am unsure about wether they leach or not.

So

> if anyone has anysuggestions or research to share that would be great.

>

> Thanks

> Kara

>

[Guest guest]

My son actually perferrs the egg milk with no stevia over the egg

drink. I worry about keeping it out so long at nite though.

I do have another bed in the roon for him but he wakes about every 45

min when he is by himself. My husband gets up at 3 am so I can't have

much noise at nite to get he to just sooth himself unless I have my

husbandmove out of the room for a little while. I am so exhausted I

just do not know if I have it in me rigfht now to be more sleep

deprived.

I had only thought of a pacifier but had not thought of a midnight

feeding of egg milk though. Thanks.

Kara

[Guest guest]

What worked for us daytime nursing was when JR asks to nurse I just say

no and then follow with if you want milk lets go get your milk from the

refrigator. Usually he will get down and goto the fridge. If not then

I say if you want to just cuddle with mommy we can do that without

nursing.

So far so good.

[Guest guest]

> I have been daytime weaning since sun with my 17 month old son. Now I

> am trying to figure out how to night wean him(we co-sleep). So I am

I night weaned both of my kids before I day-weaned them. And, we

still co-sleep. (All 4 of us with 2 beds pushed together, very cozy)

You CAN do it! You MUST do it. Every time I finished night weaning,

I felt like a complete idiot for not doing it sooner. They are fully

capable of not eating all night. As soon as both of them were weaned,

they slept like little rocks through the whole night. (Didn't I feel

silly for feeding the poor helpless things every 2-3 hours!! mine

weaned at about 18months and about 26 months so they were not helpless

babes!)

I think you just have to make up your mind, decide that crying is

better for them than you not having enough sleep and explain the

situation very clearly. " mama's milk is sleeping until morning, now

it is time for you to go back to sleep. " They will continue to beg if

you give them any idea that you will give in. So, the more you give

in, the worse it will be. If your husband must move out for a few

days, fine! It really only took us a day or two with a firm boundary

in place. I don't think you need to bother trying to feed him. They

are not hungry, they just have a habit of using your breast to go to

sleep. So, it annoys them to change their habit. Thus, crying.

You are a very important, valuable person/mama!!! You NEED your

sleep!! Kids NEED boundaries.

(just my humble opinion

[Guest guest]

Hi Kara,

The best advice I can think of is to wear a bra or sports bra to bed

and/or a long nightgown, something not so accessible. I'm not one to

talk, though, because I ended up nursing my three until they were past

three and my youngest was past four. Probably why I'm a mess, yet why

they're not as bad off as they could've been (older two have behavioral

problems.)

~Cathe

>

> I have been daytime weaning since sun with my 17 month old son. Now

I

> am trying to figure out how to night wean him(we co-sleep). So I am

> thinking a pacifier but I am unsure about wether they leach or not.

So

> if anyone has anysuggestions or research to share that would be great.

>

> Thanks

> Kara

>

[Guest guest]

I am also considering going to a hotel for a good night sleep and

letting my husband deal with it. I told my husband so and he said " sure

let me catch the hell " my reply " I am the one who's boob he has been

stuck to for the last 17 months! You can do one night "

I also have to figure out how to get him down for naps and bed without

nursing. I have to admit it is easier just to let him nurse then pace

the floor with him.

Thanks

Kara

[Guest guest]

Hi all, Millie is now nearly 8 months old and doing really well. However I

have been weaning her for the last couple of months but have been having real

problems. I was wondering if any mums of children with BPES had similar

problems?

We have been referred to ENT to check if there are any palate problems, but i

also wonder if it is made worse because she has very poor vision. She may also

just be a really fussy baby!!

She is also only just beginning to sit up unaided which is a bit delayed I think

which may affect it. Any advice or similar experience would be much appreciated.

Thanks

belle