What a journey

From this 

To this last bag of frozen milk.

To Edens very last bottle of milk from my frozen stash.

Breastfeeding everlee for 15 months, and just shy of 15 months for the self weaning Eden, is something I am so proud of. The support and encouragement from my husband, knowing how important it was to me, and how good this was for our girls, meant the world to me. Not once did he ever discourage me, ask when I was going to stop, or make me feel uncomfortable for nourishing our children. There may have been a few jokes here and there(Brandean), but at the end of day, he wants what's best for his girls, and always knows how to make me laugh :) I also had lots of family members and friends, who supported this journey, and never once asked when I was going to stop, or quit nursing because Eden was a certain age. I thank you for encouragement! Abruptly stopping when Eden turned one wasn't an option for me, I didn't know when we would stop, but I knew it wouldn't continue for years and years;)

 A part of me is sad that Eden chose to self wean, control freak momma wanted to have the final say;) But Eden knew it was time, and it was what she wanted. Part of me is relieved she made the choice, so I didn't have to. I miss that special bond, I miss that connection, the moments she and I had just staring at each other, and me getting completely lost in her, the insane sense of love that my heart felt when gazing at her for hours, and the feeling of calmness and pride, that also ensued. Breastfeeding wasn't always easy, lots and lots of late nights, demanding time and energy from mommawasnt always convenient, but the special moments, a happy baby, and most importantly a healthy babe, makes this momma proud of our experiences, and journey! And now I shall have a cocktail, no feeding or pumping holding me back;)