Weaning is complete!

I started weaning Jacob from breastfeeding on Friday night. He has not had any breast milk since Saturday morning. I have been ready to wean, or so I thought. As the days pass, the tears keep falling. It could be pregnancy hormones, or it's the simple fact that I miss "MY" time with Jacob. When he nursed, it was just him and I and it was our time to bond and snuggle. Every time I think about my little guy turning 2 in 6 months it makes me so sad. He's not my baby anymore. It has been harder on me than him to wean. He still tries to tug at my shirt and wants the comfort of the boob when he's sleepy or upset but I have to remind him that Jacob is a big boy now, not a baby and Mommy has a baby in her belly that needs the milk so he's going to have to drink his big boy juice (cow's milk or Crystal Light). He gets it and understands but is also acting out a bit. I just have to make sure that I am giving Jacob my all and make sure that I make up for the comfort and security of nursing with regular everyday play.

It's so hard to imagine having another child. I am so excited and feel so blessed to have been able to have one child let alone two, but I am hoping that Jacob will adapt and adjust in a good way. There are big things going on in the Estrela household.....Jacob is weaned, working on getting him to go to sleep on his own, buying a house, and having another baby. I don't think we know how to ease in to things, we just jump in body first.