Leave town for a good four days for an interview and a conference, and let your husband deal with the him.
Just don't decide to hop on a flight to LaGuardia because all the flights to Newark are delayed or canceled (and this time you can't drive to the conference) but your bag with all your fun new clothes and breast pump stayed on your original flight to Newark.
[Thank you hair stylist and make-up artist and way too expensive NYC sweater and fresh pair of underpants I remembered to pack in my purse].
Okay, so maybe it won't be that simple for you. Quite frankly, we've been working for the last few weeks to drop a feeding (I was down to one before I left). We've also instituted a little bit of CIO and a sippy cup of water in the crib. And while we've had to endure some crying (okay. disclosure: A LOT), it's been working well.
And what a surprise, he slept perfectly fine last night for my husband.
But guess what? So did I.
[If you do want to hear some of the helpful hints the MU readers so kindly shared that did not include a trip to New York but really should (Mom's Weaning Camp!), drop me an email and I'll try to summarize for you].
Thank you for the post, i am impressed, you have been doing a great job, keep going like this.
Posted by: Ameda ultra | November 28, 2009 at 05:35 AM
We've actually been putting our 10mo baby to sleep without nursing for a few weeks. I nurse around 7pm and then my husband takes him in and reads him a few books in the rocker and puts him down.
When we were packing up to leave camp on Friday, I got a phone call saying my flight was cancelled. I had to rush to catch a flight that was 3 hours earlier. I got the last seat and at the door to the airplane, the attendant insisted that I check my bag. 30,000 miles up it dawned on me that I put my pump in the suitcase instead of my tote bag like it was on the flight over. I hadn't pumped since 6 that morning (damn our 7 am check out!). I was planning on finding a place to pump during my layover.
When I deplaned, I rushed to the counter, explained that I REALLY needed my pump, and the counter person thankfully rushed down and found my bag. 15 minutes later in a family bathroom at O'Hare and I felt much better.
I am down to about 3 feedings a day, but I half expected him not to want to nurse after 3 days without it.
Posted by: Leeanthro | April 09, 2008 at 03:35 PM
Now how do I get a make-up artist and hair stylist to fix me every day?
Posted by: Lawyer Mama | April 09, 2008 at 12:25 AM
awww....yes--I remember when DS2 decded to abruptly NOT WANT TO NURSE at 7 months. WHYYYYYY? I was so SAD. My oldest went just over a full year! Then I found out it was because I was pregnant. WHAT?!? Apparently-the milk changed taste for him and he was OUTTA there...and I was still in shock. Haven't had anyone "hanging off me" since DS3 was 9 months. He also just decided he was done with it....and I was NOT pregnant again. Whew.
Posted by: radiomom | April 06, 2008 at 08:54 PM
as for names...
Oliver
or
Izabelle
I know this topic was a few post's ago but as you will find out 3 babies keeps one very busy!
Posted by: Hannah | April 05, 2008 at 08:31 PM
You're a mom? How can you look so well rested and so, so, so young. And when did I get...older? Fun posts!
Posted by: erin | April 05, 2008 at 08:35 AM
We are at 53 hours since our last feed.
I am sad. Terribly sad.
Posted by: Veronica | April 05, 2008 at 06:44 AM
It was so great to meet you! Congrats on your interview as well! You looked fabulous!!
Posted by: Amy | April 04, 2008 at 09:11 PM
I'm secretly counting on BlogHer to be the final stage of weaning. If Little L is still nursing at night when I leave it's going to be hell on my husband, but at least it'll be all over when I get back!
Posted by: Jessica (aka Rose) | April 04, 2008 at 02:14 PM
You have to love being able to sleep all night!
Posted by: Socialmommies | April 04, 2008 at 09:51 AM
Make-up artists, NY shopping, sleeping through the night...
I like you only slighty more than I hate you right now.
Posted by: Jenny, Bloggess | April 04, 2008 at 09:30 AM
I recall what an absolute pleasure it was to sleep all night...so congrats!
I was just thinking about weaning the other day. It's been about a year since I weaned Lil. I miss it, a lot.
Posted by: Kelly | April 04, 2008 at 08:41 AM
I have a feeling that this is what's going to happen when we go to Las Vegas in November (although I hope he will be weaned before...)
Posted by: nomotherearth | April 04, 2008 at 06:54 AM
Oh wow! I'm at the 6th month mark. 6 months to go before I get my boobs back.... Better book that flight -- to somewhere warrrrm with ocean!
Posted by: Haley-O | April 03, 2008 at 10:56 PM
I was spared the weaning process. The milk factory got sucked dry by both boys by the time they were 3 months and they had to take formula or starve. Being that little, they didn't care where the milk came from as long as it filled thier bellies. Now we have to bottle wean our 17mo little addict.
Posted by: Amanda | April 03, 2008 at 04:54 PM
Congratulations, Kristin! Yes, it's very sad to reach that milestone but at the same time, so liberating. With another one on the way, you could use the brief break. We moms need all the breaks we can get.
Posted by: Jenine | April 03, 2008 at 02:58 PM
Oh, I have a little guy at home right now who I would love to get off the tit, but I keep forgetting that at 4am in the morning because it is the only thing that puts him back to sleep.
Posted by: melissa warren | April 03, 2008 at 01:29 PM
The LLL calls this "weaning by abandonment" - you know, because they're so moderate and guilt free. I totally did it too, although I recommend going to a swanky resort in St. Thomas instead of a conference. It took the edge off the guilt. So did the rum punch.
I wish I'd had the sense to wean #1 when I was pregnant with #2, but I actually waited until #2 was 9 months old (and #1 was 2 years, 4 months). When I got home, the first thing she said was, "I want to nurse." I hadn't planned for this, so I said, "Sorry, honey, if we nurse again, Mommy has to go away again." Put another buck in the therapy jar...
5 months later, she *still* asks sometimes, the little addict. One of these days, I'm just going to give her a cigarette. "Here honey, this is how big girls deal with their oral fixation."
Congratulations on having your boobs back. Enjoy it while it lasts, and don't let anyone guilt you - especially not the LLL.
Amy @ http://prettybabies.blogspot.com
Posted by: Amy | April 03, 2008 at 01:09 PM
good luck tonight with the rocking...
Posted by: amanda | April 03, 2008 at 01:01 PM
My only question:
Did The huz call you a bunch of times in a panic?
If not - all is well.
Posted by: submommy | April 03, 2008 at 12:28 PM
Longtime lurker, sometime commenter....
Congrats on weaning Drew! I was lucky that Bubba was the one to decide when we were done (10 months). And I just have to say "Va va VOOM" - you look gorgeous! Can't wait to see the spot on the Today show.
Posted by: Liz | April 03, 2008 at 12:26 PM
I was rejected, so that was really hard. It was so hard with the other two when, after working to wean them, they no longer rooted when they were sleepy or hurt. That insta-comfort super power was gone. It still bothers me. But you are a super hero for enduring nursing while pregnant. Seriously.
Posted by: b | April 03, 2008 at 11:49 AM
I was sad too but I think it was time for me. And that sleeping thing is awesome.
Posted by: ImpostorMom | April 03, 2008 at 11:31 AM
Terribly sad. But it hasn't hit me yet. It will hit me when I get home and I'll be rocking him to sleep instead of nursing.
:(
Posted by: Motherhood Uncensored | April 03, 2008 at 10:33 AM
Just tell me you feel a little sad about that step. I mourned the baby that was. Of course I wasn't pregnant with the next one....
Posted by: Jill in Atlanta | April 03, 2008 at 10:31 AM