Wean Tyler - check

Warning: If you are a little sensitive about woman talk and not rather read about breasts and nipples, please do not read this entry. (Who am I kidding? Haha!)

I hear a lot of horror stories about mothers weaning their children off the breast. One friend even recommended putting chili peppers on my nipples. First, why the hell would I do that and risk burning my breast? Second and more importantly, why would I do that to my poor son? But I guess I can understand some mothers opting for desperate measures when the baby just wouldn't quit.

Leave it to Tyler to be different. Tyler literally jumps and laughs upon a mere mention of "dede" as we refer to it because he just loves nursing so much. In fact, he knows it is also called "boob". There was one time I was talking to Tony about weaning, careful not to say "dede" so as not to bring it to Tyler's attention; instead I said "I'm ready to wean Tyler off the boob." Little did I know, he knew what boob meant too and kept saying "Boob? Boob?" as he was trying to lift up my shirt. Sooo funny!

Anyway, back to what I was saying. At first I thought it would be hard because it was one of his most favorite things. I nursed him a lot less in the last month, just giving it to him in the morning, before nap, and before bed. And five days ago, I decided to stop him cold turkey. And nothing! He isn't even looking for it! I am still careful not to say the magic words though so as not to remind him. So now I can say, I successfully did it! Well it's all Tyler because if anything, I was the one having a hard time dealing with it. I just cant believe how fast he's grown! But I'm still glad I didn't have to use chili peppers! Not that I would in any circumstance though.

I also hear about babies not being able to go to sleep unless they get a bottle. Tyler never really used a bottle, so I didn't need to worry about that and his teeth. Next thing on the list - potty training!

And for moms out there curious about how it felt - for me it's nothing. I was expecting my breasts to feel engorged and sensitive but so far there is no difference. I'm not sure if it's too early to tell but it has been five days and I don't even know if I still have milk.

But anyway, hello again - lattes and margaritas!!! :)