Type Breastfeeding and Google will throw up zillion pages on the how, why and what. While the internet has enough and more information on the ifs, buts, do’s and don’ts of breastfeeding, little is said, heard or spoken about the other side. Not all women know what exactly happens when its time – for one reason or the other to end it.

I weaned my son when he turned two (2 months back) and here’s why I totally regret the decision!

1. The first day after I weaned

It almost felt like one arm of mine was broken. The day rolled by without breastfeeding sessions, the toothless grins with milk lingering on his tongue, and those special bonding moments. Even before you realise all of this and more is gone and every mother will sure know what this feels like.

2. When he throws a tantrum

Babies are tough to handle, especially when we are out. Breasts always soothe them and make them feel more secure. Breastfeeding is the best way to Calm down a cranky kid. And there will always be days when kids can be hungry, sleep deprived, or just bored. That was when I truly missed feeding him and also realised the magical powers of breastfeeding.

3. Day 2 of play school

Once your kid starts schooling, be prepared to battle frequent illnesses. Soon after the first day of preschool or day care, your little one, by all possibilities might be down with a stuffy nose, a fever or a cough. And had you been breastfeeding, you know the easiest way to fight it!

4. When he is over tired

Babies get tired very quickly and when it all crosses the limit, they just don’t know how to calm down and fall asleep. In those good, old days soothing just meant offering a boob. But, now that they are over it, you end up pulling your hair wondering how to calm them down and get them to sleep.

5. First trip by plane

You very well know the landing and take-off wars babies battle. Add to that an in-flight meal your little one simply refuses to touch and the cramped seating which does not give him enough room to move around, you are sure to curse yourself for Weaning him off your boob!

Well, but like for anything else, breastfeeding too is a bittersweet experience and comes with its bag of pros and cons. But, we mommies realise that a little too late, while our little ones are a lot wiser in that matter!

Happy weaning, mommies!

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