"The End"- Take Two

We are finished. We haven't nursed since Wednesday morning. I am actually sad. Sad to have ended that chapter of our life together. And honestly it seems like a bit of a letdown (absolutely no pun intended!). I felt like there should have been something grand to mark the occasion, one last hurrah. Something. Anything! Instead there was just me, debating, wondering if Max would notice and protest.

Kate awoke first and I started getting her breakfast together instead of going to the couch. She doesn't seem to care about nursing anyway so I figured she was a safe bet. Max woke up a few minutes after her and saw her eating breakfast so I buckled him in and gave him a banana. He didn't seem to care either. They don't care for straight cow's milk but I still want to ensure they are getting enough fat and calories. I gave a smoothie one more try. Milk, yogurt, strawberries, vanilla and for good luck a spoonful of sugar. I'll take the sugar if they will drink the fat.

Success! Looks like we have a new routine in the mornings. And I'm still a bit sad about that.

I'd like to put in a special thank you to my trusty right-hand man, my twin nursing pillow. Couldn't have done it without you! It has held a special place hanging over the arm or back of our couch for over a year now. Now it is time to pass it on or pack it up. It went from two little babes nestled on it, heads propped up with blankets to reach their mom to two rambunctious pre-toddlers who roll off when they are done. It even got it's own suitcase when we flew to Texas! Good times. You will be missed my friend.