weaning

Well, weaning Charlie has been no problem. He had his last nursing time at night last Wednesday night. So, he's gone a whole week without an afternoon or evening feeding. He has taken well to whole milk. He drinks it right up. I give it to him at meals. I'm still nursing him when he gets up in the mornings. I was telling Daniel the other night that I think Charlie wouldn't miss that feeding either but since I've started weaning, I'm realizing how much I am going to miss that time with him. I've been holding on to the morning feeding more for me than for Charlie. I was so excited to wean him but it takes the feeling of being needed away from me. I know that's not true. I know he still needs me but it's one of those things that once he's weaned, there's no going back. I've gone almost a year giving him the nourishment he needs. I'm impressed I lasted this long. I know it has been a great thing for him. But now that the time has come, I'm going to miss it. So, I'm going to keep the morning feeding for a while. Maybe once he's a year old, I'll give that feeding up too. (or maybe not) :)