Part 3-The final verdict

I stuck to it, just like I always do.  Pacifier gone in 1 week.  Potty training in 3 days (still making progress). Night weaning in 10 days.  Yes, I am one, that once I set a deadline, it will be accomplished.

This post is a little delayed past the 10 day mark of night weaning, but I would say it has remained the same since day eight.  My sweet girl has gone from nursing 1 to 6 or 7 times a night, to none!!!
Let's just say, I so needed this and in the end, it was actually quite easier than I expected.

McKenna still nurses to sleep (which is fine with me) and then sleeps for her seven hours without nursing.  The mornings often involve a nurse session around 5:15 to 5:45.  Then I am up getting ready for the day.  She will typically sleep another hour.  I find myself having to wake her around 7:15 to get up to head to the sitter's.

We did complete the process by continuing bed-sharing and we will continue to bed-share till at least the spring.  We live in a 1940s home and there is no insulation in the walls. I refuse to put my child in a room that has two windows facing the elements (this is honestly one of the main reasons we bed-share, besides the fact that I love the snuggles).

Upon completing our night weaning, McKenna has also reduced her daily nursing sessions.  She will nurse first thing in the morning before I get up.  She no longer requires a nurse session when I pick her up from the sitter's.  She may or may not have a nurse session between 5-7pm.  Then it is basically a nurse session to go to sleep.

Like I said in the beginning, I hoped McKenna would initiate self-weaning, but that has yet to happen.  I have reached my point of being touched out at times, wanting my space and feeling overwhelmed.  I know I will miss these special moments, but it is what will be best for us in the end.  I continue to cherish each and every time we meet to nurse.  It is a super-special bond that I  will never forget. EVER!