Weaning

I've been contemplating the weaning process. It's a difficult thought for me. The intimacy of the nursing relationship is beautiful, and the difficulties of nursing a toddler many. I am not ready to release this connection; yet, it is painful. I've had a milk blister off and on for several weeks. I finally was able to trace some possible solutions. Latch was mentioned in the article linked, and made much sense. The links at the end of the article are very helpful.

Weaning itself, the idea, the reality, the choice, seems more present when in pain. It also difficult, because Andy feels overwhelmed by his inability to impact the current situation. His reaction to my pain at the latch is to insist on weaning "now". I've been ignoring him, but it highlights how lonely and in need of group support I am as a nursing mother of a toddler.

The pain is in my left breast. There is a part of me, seeking healing of mind - body - soul, that also wonders at the connection of my "left breast" to my current issue.I've no solution, just thoughts.