so in light of my previous post, i have to come back to the whole “baby led weaning” thing, and how the name of it can be a bit confusing. weaning, to most, would seem to refer to weaning the baby off of the breast, which is not at all where i’m at. my pediatrician, and most importantly my instincts, tell me that i ought to give seava mamma’s milk for at least a year, if not longer.
as a matter of fact, breastfeeding, which used to make my toes curl into the hard wood floors, is now one of the most enjoyable parts of motherhood for me. i love the sweet connect, her little smile when she takes a break and looks up at me, her happy “talking” while she eats, and knowing she is getting all of her nutrients without me having to “do” anything. and seava, who is always getting comments about how darn big she is, must be enjoying it, too, and getting all her growing body needs. i find that alone to be amazing and reason enough to keep the ol’ boobs available to her every whim and fancy (even if they are terribly lopsided! ug!).
but she IS taking active interest in the things we are putting in our own mouths. and i feel like a shmoe not sharing. she wants, and i want to give. so maye i’m not doing the “baby led weaning” thing right….but i intend on giving her food in many forms, whether it’s a broccoli florette or mamma’s liquid love.
thanks, miss n., for helping me clarify!!!!!!!!!
February 19, 2009 at 10:07 pm
Oh no, I knew you were still giving her the boob. I just meant boob-only! Already Eva’s staring at my pizza (I mean: carrots!!!); seems like a whole nother road, one I’m not quite ready to walk down!