Reflections on Breast Feeding

Well, after 2 years and about 2 weeks, Finn has self-weaned. It was such an easy and natural transition that I didn't realize it happened until I was thinking today that I couldn't remember the last time Finn asked to nurse. This has been such an amazing experience we have shared, and I am sad that it has come to an end. I am so very happy we made it through the initial challenges and that we made it to my minimum goal of 2 years. I suspect his weaning does have a lot to do with the changes in my breast milk due to the pregnancy. A couple of weeks ago, he would ask to nurse, but would latch off within seconds. My midwife said it is very common beginning around 16 weeks in a pregnancy, which fits this time frame. I am partially sad to think that it is the diverting of resources to his sibling which has led to his weaning, but I know that I can offer comfort in many other ways and we have a good, strong, attached relationship. Today, I came across this youtube video, Reflections on Breast Feeding, which is what got me thinking about this post. I have watched it twice and bawl each time. It is beautiful and sums up a lot of the feelings I have experienced on this journey.