i thought we were done....

[@llli*coolcomom]

its been a while since i've been on here.And im not sure if this is the area i should post this in... my daughter turns 3 may 29th we haven't breastfed for about two months, but about 5 days ago she asked again, i avoided it, and tonight she was really excited about it, convincing me she wouldn't bite and she would do this {makes sucking face} lol and that she didn't care if there was milk or not.... my hubby thinks its strange, but i don't want her to feel mommy doesn't love her,or care about her needs. i can still extract a little milk with my fingers, if i started taking fenugreek and some other herbs could i start producing more again? or is this just strange after two months of not doing it? i wouldn't mind going another year, i just thought she was done...

thank you
-Chelsie

[@llli*mommal]

Whether or not you want to unwean your daughter is up to you- and her! Many previously weaned children come back to the breast, but with older kids sometimes they are just playing with the idea, and they want it once or twice and then they are done with it. Therefore, I would not run out and get a ton of herbs. If you let her nurse again, just see what she does. If she is enthusiastic about it, she can bring in a good milk supply all on her own. Supply = demand, even with an older baby/child.

[@llli*coolcomom]

Thank you for your advice! so we tried this morning, and believe she was playing with the idea now. because she did allot of goofing off..... lol yep i think are still done. ~~sad face~~ but it was wonderful while it lasted, and i know she is happy and healthy!

[@llli*danlynclark]

Sounds typical. I think sometimes they want to know its there if they need it. And its so touching to know they have fond memories of nursing.