Weaning.

Again, this journal or Jonah's - updates really cross both journals. We're in the process of slowly weaning. I'm ready. Not sure if it's IVF or just natural timing for me/us but I'm starting with nightweaning first. It's a long and emotional process, but beautiful in the same. I'll take it slowly and we will see how it goes.

Here is a poem I have always loved that I found online:

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.