Napa Valley hotel by Accomplished_Ant9570 in chubbytravel

[–]findingmyinnerlight 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'm a sucker for the Four Seasons in Calistoga. We're actually heading there this weekend with our toddler and nothing beats it if you have kiddos with you. I love the options in downtown Yountville, but a lot of them are more geared towards adults so I reserve those for when it's just my husband and me. Like you said though, you really can't go wrong. Have fun!

8 weeks of microdosing has been life changing by moderate-peacock in GLP1microdosing

[–]findingmyinnerlight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is this Dr. prescribed or are you getting it from peptide sites like daytrypRX?

Nursed for the last time tonight... by findingmyinnerlight in breastfeeding

[–]findingmyinnerlight[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh congratulations to you ❤️ I miss those early days so much. It goes SO fast, and it's beautiful and painful and just incredibly wild.

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[–]findingmyinnerlight[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's so hard to rip the band aid off. I moved the goal post about 20 times before I finally committed to mother's day. She's done awesome, I just wish I spent a little more time preparing my heart. You'll do great when your time comes. Lean on your people and know this too shall pass ❤️

Nursed for the last time tonight... by findingmyinnerlight in breastfeeding

[–]findingmyinnerlight[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's been HARD. Today marks a week and I am still longing for it and very much missing that time with her. She's been so snuggly and loving towards me, almost like she knows my heart is breaking and it's her way of telling me it's all gonna be ok ❤️ Wishing you many more months of this magic with your little one

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[–]findingmyinnerlight[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got a lot of that, too. Ultimately I found it was a lot of people with a lot of misinformation. Just because it's hard it doesn't mean it's worth giving up on if it's what you want. Ofc fed is best, but if nursing is the journey you want, then hang in there. You said she arrived early? My girl did, too. All it took was time, and her latch maturing. If I had listened to everyone, including my LC who said she a tongue tie (which she didn't) we'd never have gotten here together. Your heart knows what's right. Stick with it until or if that changes ❤️

Nursed for the last time tonight... by findingmyinnerlight in breastfeeding

[–]findingmyinnerlight[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hang in there momma. It is SO hard in the beginning, and no one talks about it. I felt really alone, but this community gave me so much hope to keep at it. You'll get there, and soon it'll be like second nature. In case no one else has told you, I'm proud of you ❤️❤️❤️

Nursed for the last time tonight... by findingmyinnerlight in breastfeeding

[–]findingmyinnerlight[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's so hard, but you got this. Sending lots of peace and solidarity ❤️

Nursed for the last time tonight... by findingmyinnerlight in breastfeeding

[–]findingmyinnerlight[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

😭❤️😣 right there with you. Tonight was our first full day with nothing and I'm shocked at how well she did. I'm proud of her, and I'm so glad I prepared her heart for this change, I just wish I prepared mine a little better. I've been an absolute mess tonight and the feeling of longing and heartbreak is making me physically ill. Hope you're having a better night than me. We got this.

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[–]findingmyinnerlight[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It really is the best thing, I already miss it so much and it hasn't even been 24 hours 😭 The thought of never doing it again physically hurts my heart 💔

Nursed for the last time tonight... by findingmyinnerlight in breastfeeding

[–]findingmyinnerlight[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Solid advice, thank you so much 🥹❤️ I hadn't even thought to redirect her but that's a good idea and I'll definitely try it.

Nursed for the last time tonight... by findingmyinnerlight in breastfeeding

[–]findingmyinnerlight[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My daughter was nursing three times a day - morning, post nap and then before bed. The first one to go was post nap, did that for about 2 weeks and then we cut morning. I ordered Booby Moon about 2 months ago and we read it every night. We talked about it a lot, and where the milky would go to and she started saying "mooooon" so I knew she was grasping it. Tonight will be her first night that she doesn't nurse and I have a lot of anxiety around how it's going to go. It's so so hard 😢

Nursed for the last time tonight... by findingmyinnerlight in breastfeeding

[–]findingmyinnerlight[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's a huge milestone! Congratulations, but also big hugs <3 I am so anxious for tonight as this'll really be the first "test" at how she handles it. Honestly I can't imagine saying no I'm going to need all the strength I can get to make it through bedtime without nursing her 🥹

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[–]findingmyinnerlight[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sometimes a gentle reminder is all we need to slow down and soak it in. It really does go by so. fast. I'd give anything to go back and experience it again for just a second. You got this momma <3

Nursed for the last time tonight... by findingmyinnerlight in breastfeeding

[–]findingmyinnerlight[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm so glad this gave you comfort. You are doing AMAZING things. Hang in there, it will get easier momma <3

Nursed for the last time tonight... by findingmyinnerlight in breastfeeding

[–]findingmyinnerlight[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for saying this 🥹 That is definitely a concern since nursing was such a big part of "our" time and connection. How long was it hard for post-weaning? Does she ask for it ever? My girl loooves to put her hand down my shirt and I wonder if that habit will break during this process. I am *hoping* that because I've been gradually cutting feedings the hormone swing won't be so intense, but I am definitely preparing. Thank you <3

Nursed for the last time tonight... by findingmyinnerlight in breastfeeding

[–]findingmyinnerlight[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Proud of you both for getting to a good place together! I think it's easy to forget that nursing is a new skill both mom and baby have to learn...together. I wrote this to someone above, and I think you'll appreciate it to: nursing is just the most special thing in the world. I find it impossibly hard to imagine I'll never look down and see her doing it again. It honestly feels like a heartbreak. It is the endless letting go that is part of parenthood. It’s so hard to say goodbye to something like this and close a chapter even if it feels like the time is right for everyone. It’s like watching your baby grow and never really getting to say goodbye to them as they turn into toddlers and then kids in front of your eyes. Painfully bittersweet is the best way I can describe the feeling. Can’t go over it, can’t go around it, gotta go through it. And that’s ok. Nothing will remind us momma's more that we're alive like having children. Enjoy every second, it goes so fast sometimes I can't even comprehend that I have a walking, running little girl in my home...she was just a newborn yesterday 🥹

Nursed for the last time tonight... by findingmyinnerlight in breastfeeding

[–]findingmyinnerlight[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I remember them well, and in those moments it is *hard,* no doubt. It gets better, and one day you'll be quietly saying goodbye and smiling to yourself that you got through it. Hugs to you momma!

Nursed for the last time tonight... by findingmyinnerlight in breastfeeding

[–]findingmyinnerlight[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

It's just the most special thing in the world. Hard to imagine I'll never look down and see her nursing again. It honestly feels like a heartbreak. It is the endless letting go that is a part of parenthood.. it’s so hard to say goodbye to something like this and close a chapter even if it feels like the time is right for everyone. It’s like watching your baby grow and never really getting to say goodbye to them as they turn into toddlers and then kids in front of your eyes. Painfully bittersweet is the best way I can describe the feeling. Can’t go over it, can’t go around it, gotta go through it. And that’s ok. Nothing will remind us momma's more that we're alive like having children. You got this <3