Thoughts on Weaning

This poem was shared on The Leaky Boob's facebook page. I have been having a huge supply dip, Lil Man is fighting daytime nursing sessions still, and I am struggling with winter depression (SADs) while breastfeeding. I have been getting depressed thinking weaning may be in the near future-specifically for health reasons. I read this and it really meant a lot to me.



Wean Me Gently
by Cathy Cardall
I know I look so big to you,

Maybe I seem too big for the needs I have.

But no matter how big we get,

We still have needs that are important to us.

I know that our relationship is growing and changing,

But I still need you. I need your warmth and closeness,

Especially at the end of the day

When we snuggle up in bed.

Please don't get too busy for us to nurse.

I know you think I can be patient,

Or find something to take the place of a nursing;

A book, a glass of something,

But nothing can take your place when I need you.

Sometimes just cuddling with you,

Having you near me is enough.

I guess I am growing and becoming independent,

But please be there.

This bond we have is so strong and so important to me,

Please don't break it abruptly.

Wean me gently,

Because I am your mother,

And my heart is tender.