Time to say it out load.....we are done :( and :)

**Sheer Bliss** · 17-04-2011 12:18

Our breastfeeding journey has ended. About 3months shy of 2 years after it began, both my precious twins have now officially weaned. I assisted last year by introducing a bottle at bedtime last year as getting 4kids to be whilst still maintaining a nice quiet breastfed with 2 babies was becoming an impossible task.

DD2 probably would have weaned months ago, as she wasn't interested anymore, and only fed when she noticed DS2 was, and only for a few minutes. But he was my booby boy (and had the t-shirt to prove it

). He was obsessed and I loved our cuddles and even on the days where I was over it, and asked him if he was finished, he'd remain latched on and manage to get a 'uh-uh' out and wave his hand. It was just too cute.

It's been about a month now since they have b/fed. I guess the final straw was last monday DD2 broke her thumb, and I attempted to b/f her to console her. She flat out refused.

I was too upset about her being in distress to have it hit me, but now it has - she was in so much pain, but didn't want a breastfeed - she is DONE.

My breastfeeding days are over - pretty much 6years after they started. DD1 turned 6 last month and I b/fed her for 11months, then DS1 for 19months and now DD2 and DS2 for 22months. I am going to miss it (and now dread the direction my empty boobs are heading!! LOL) and feel proud to have had this with my babies.

**shinebrite** · 17-04-2011 12:21

Awwwweeee, shedding a tear for you, both happy and sad! What a beautiful journey it sounds like you've had! Here's to the next stage :yeclap:

**niks28** · 17-04-2011 12:22

You have done so well! 22 months of feeding two is awesome.... Let alone 6 years!

Time for a new bra to forget about the emptiness

**chicken and eggs mum** · 17-04-2011 12:23

Great job!!! You are a bf inspiration!!!!

**BabushkaMumma** · 17-04-2011 12:26

Congratulations! What a wonderful journey you've had!

I hope you go out and buy 'normal' lol bras and tops that dont need easy access!

**Little-Pink-Hen** · 17-04-2011 12:41

Welldone! Inspirational! Four babies! Tandem with twins!
Great for you

I think we miss it more then them eventually

self weaning is easier but tough when you weren't ready to stop

**Little-Pink-Hen** · 17-04-2011 12:42

Originally Posted by niks28

You have done so well! 22 months of feeding two is awesome.... Let alone 6 years!

Time for a new bra to forget about the emptiness

Yes have a bra shopping spre I really enjoyed having underwires again

**A's Mummy** · 17-04-2011 12:48

What an inspiration you are for all us breastfeeding mummies

Go buy yourself the most gorgeous bra you can find, and enjoy having your body back

**Sheer Bliss** · 19-04-2011 06:37

Thanks everyone - I have been all teary reading back my post and all your lovely replies.

I AM enjoying my can's of 'V' again now LOL, and hopefully some weightloss soon so I can shed the extra 10kg I am carrying!

No $ for new bra' ATM, so had to be happy with 2 $15 ones from K-mart, LOL. An Intimo party might just be on the cards soon though.

**sahm** · 19-04-2011 07:25

Hi Sheer Bliss, I was in your birth chat group when your twins were born and I think you've achieved something awesome! Twins! 22 months! Congratulations!