A mother writes, I am having some bad issues with feeling touched out lately. My daughter just turned 2 and nurses frequently. I had previously wanted her to self-wean, but I no longer think that it is healthy [for me] to continue our nursing relationship. I dread her wanting to nurse, and especially bedtime. She sleeps with me and will nurse very frequently through the night. After she first goes to sleep, she is usually up to nurse every hour until nearly 3 in the morning. She also always has to have her hand on my other breast pinching or tweaking my nipple. I have attempted to stop this many times, but she will scream, cry, and refuse to nurse until I allow her access. I feel like I am losing my mind and there is a huge part of me that prays everyday that my milk will dry up. It has gotten to the point that I do not think I would even feel guilty weaning her now. It is just her and I, and nursing has always been her biggest comfort. If I try other ways to comfort her, she will grab and claw her way to my breasts. I just do not know what to do, short of forcing her to stay with someone for a night or two. I feel like I cannot do this anymore. ☹ Any advice would be so extremely appreciated!
Posted on: Thu, 26 Jun 2014 20:04:06 +0000
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