I've grown weary of nursing Alexander. Just saying that makes me sad. He was the only one of the boys to not self-wean. I have learned that at 18 months, and a mouthful of teeth, I know longer enjoy our nursing session.
Add that to making it through the entire day without it, and waking up every 2 hours at night to nurse it was beginning to wear on me.
So Tuesday night, when I came home from bowling, Michael (as usual) already had him asleep. I had been coming home and nursing him before putting him to bed, but have just been to tired.
He slept until 1:30. I rocked him, cuddled him but REFUSED to give in! He finally fell asleep about 15-30 minutes later and slept until 6:45.
Last night, we rocked in the chair. He fought me, and was signing for Milk. I would sign back No Milk. He cried and threw his tantrums, but finally fell asleep. Up again at 1:30, and we repeated Tuesday's routine. And he slept till 6:15.
I'm hoping at some point the 1 am wakings will be a thing of the past, but at this point it's easier on me then every 2 hours!
Wish us lots of luck!!
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