I think I have experienced self weaning and it is good.

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More as a reminder for myself really to record the event but....

I say think because you never know if she will change her mind

DD is 2.4 and last had BM Monday night at 3am when she woke up feeling poorly. She asked Wednesday am but didn't really want it. She hasn't asked since
Last night I cuddled her until she fell asleep rather than putting her down awake because I miss her needing me

However today I realised that I feel good about it. Kind of a natural end to the most natural thing in the world (well for us).

For anyone considering whether to extend BFing - go for it, it has been a remarkable experience and very handy "tool" when they are poorly.

Ahhh how lovely (but bitter sweet at the same time?). DS self weaned at about 18 months - he gradually cut down and despite me offering just didnt want it any more. At first I felt it was too soon then thought it was lovely - he had had it for as long as he wanted and there wasnt any trauma about weaning before he was ready.

Now get thee to a bra shop and buy impractical bras!

Ahh that's lovely DD is 2.3 and shows no signs of ever stopping! You've both graduated and your relationship will always be extra special because of the time and effort you put into nursing her.

Ahh that's lovely... and giving me hope that DS2 will self-wean sometime in the near future!

He is just 2 but shows no signs (I started a thread to ask for other extended bfers but you were all busy I think!) of stopping.

Did your DD cut down feeds or stop asking for days at a time?

How wonderful

I'm starting to get the "are you STILL feedin him" comments... he is only 13mos!! Still a baby!!

Thanks everyone

I have some lovely undies ready and waiting - I think the basque may be too big though

Haventslept - I work PT so most days we went down to am and pm only, I carried on BFing on demand in between from 12m. She then setted to the 2 a day with the odd ask when she was tired and I never said no. Since DH started doing alternate bedtimes about 2m ago it has dwindled. He used a cup of milk I used BM but eventually she decided she liked a cup at bedtime. Then the mornings just kind of pettered out. She would see her dolly and want to plat or ask for breakfast immediately, rather than sitting on the sofa for BM.

I get to work much early now but I do miss watching the news!

BT - ignore them! I found that if I did not mention it they did not ask, and DD never wanted feeding in public past about 12m as there was too much to do.

Awww, what a lovely way to conclude a nursing relationship.

Bit too mind, my DD (like WMMC DD's) shows no sign of stopping.

Enjoy your lovely undies

What lovely messages. My dd is 9months and I have just stopped bf. She didn't seem to want it and stopping just sort of happened naturally. The bottles were working for her and gave me a break. Funny thing is, I feel really sad - knowing that we won't have that closeness anymore is hard. Well done all you who have done bf for so long.

That's lovely. Well done you.

My 20 months old dd shows not a single sign of slowing down, let alone stopping.

Aww, it's a big thing, but a wonderful one really. She's found her own way onto the next bit.

Sounds lovely. DS is 3.2yo and is showing no signs of stopping at all. He also tells me that he isn't ever going to stop and will have milk forever.

I just can't imagine it for now, but the day will come I am sure.....

I'd quite like to stop feeding dd now, and was hoping that she would self wean, but she'll be 3 in a couple of weeks and still going strong. Not sure if I'll be able to encourage her to stop when I'm still feeding ds, as we have some jealousy issues already.

Well done cmoc for lasting to natural term .

Congratulations callme for bfing for so long and also for reaching such a lovely, natural end. I hope bfing ends so easily and nicely for us.

I am bfing my DD of 18 months and whilst i love feeding her and love the closeness, i am also quite looking forward to the day when she self weans (is that so terrible?). Alas, there are no signs at all. She loves her milk soooo much. Whilst i love feeding her and don't want to force her to stop, i do so crave a full night of unbroken sleep...

Haventslept - i never saw your message but i think i would have been watching it avidly for responses!