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Post by jnhmom on Mar 14, 2007 21:54:37 GMT -5
Hannah is 3 now and doesn't appear to be ready to wean herself anytime soon. I am drying up but she doesn't accept it. She cries for "nana" even if there is no milk. My health is not so great and I really need to get her weaned so I can fix it. Any advice? I don't want tears, if at all possible. Also, I am trying to give her cheese, this seems to be the only thing she will accept instead of "nana" Are there any American cheeses that are acceptable? Raw milk cheese really isn't in the budget right now, so I want to find a more budget friendly alternative. Any advice would be soooo appreciated!
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Post by kristi on Mar 16, 2007 7:32:33 GMT -5
I have six children and breastfed all of them and it was a different experience each time. I would just offer lots of hugs, holding, kisses, and comfort. Maybe a sippee cup or something else to keep the mouth busy.... I am sure you have tried this. Concerning the cheese, how about trying to make your own yogurt cream cheese with the organic yogurt. All you do is put a cheesecloth, towel, even sturdy paper towels work, in a colander and then dump the yogurt in and leave it overnight. Put a bowl under it to catch the whey and what you will have left in the colander is a nice soft spreadable cheese like cream cheese. It is delicious! It can be used on crackers or apple slices, etc. If you aren't sure what to do with the whey and are interested, let me know, I will be happy to share. And remember, tears aren't always a bad thing. Sadness is a natural part of life. It sounds like weaning is a positive step for you right now. I know it hurts me when my children are sad... but sometimes it is for a positive reason. Stay focused on the positive and just love 'er, it will all turn out good!  |
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Post by ngio64 on Mar 16, 2007 9:48:14 GMT -5
I was trying to convince my almost 3 year old (now 6) to quit when he turned 3 since I had an RX I needed to start taking. He refused to turn 3! I went in the hospital for a test shortly after that and the family had to come pick me up and he saw me with an IV and a hospital gown. He must have but 2 and 2 together and thought I was in there because of not taking the medicine because he never asked to nurse again :-( <sniff, sniff> Even though I really needed the RX, I never thought he would quit cold turkey like that!
If you are drying up already, does she need to competely quit, Can you compromise with her and limit it to one special time a day. Would whatever she gets in any small amount of milk she gets be harmful? I don't know your situation, but just an idea.
I hope you feel better soon!
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Post by jnhmom on Mar 28, 2007 12:43:41 GMT -5
Thanks for all of your advice! I told Hannah that I had to start taking some stuff that would come through the milk and could make her sick. It is kind of working. She doesn't ask as much. Last night I told her she can only have na na when it is dark outside. So, today, I am sticking to that. Last night I made her a green smoothie with Strawberry Kefir to deter her. It worked for a little while.
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