Weaning

After being bitten frequently, I made the decision a month ago to start weaning. I figured that I'd do it gradually because while I didn't like being bitten and I knew that I would be away at a conference in May for 5 days, I wasn't ready to give it up yet since this is my last child. I have really enjoyed our bond through breastfeeding. With Scarlett, I never really had to "wean." My milk supply dwindled quickly from 5 months on and by the time I had to leave for my annual work-related conference (which was in Minneapolis), Scarlett was 9 months old and I was barely providing her any milk. This time around, my milk supply was more robust. I brought my breast pump to Portland for my conference and brought back all the breastmilk that I had pumped while in Portland. After I returned, I was devastated and utterly heartbroken to find out that not only did Elliot not appear to miss me, he no longer wanted to breastfeed. Even though I was weaning, I wasn't prepared for such a sudden stop. I guess I will think twice about leaving him again.