My Story || HOW I WEANED MY TODDLERS

[@tonyalevans-woods9075]

I am obsessed with Winston! Would love to see a video of a day in the life of him or his backstory!! I LOVE CATS! LOL!

[@ManuPlansAndWrites]

He is sooo beautiful, I love when theo feeds him

[@mcell9161]

He seems to be loving the new house too! Lots of places to sit!

[@teruldacz]

Winston video would be great.

[@mjalphonse]

Yes!!

[@oliviam2623]

I'm so grateful for your channel. Unexpectedly me and my husband ended up having to take in some distant cousins due to absuse. These sweet girls are 11 years old and 4 months old. We have no other children we're 21 and 23 and we feel like we have no idea what to do. We woke up without children and went to bed with an infant and a preteen. It is all so extremely overwhelming, so many people want to throw so much advice at you. Your videos are such a breath of fresh air. Seeing a young christian couple like ourselves is so incredibly helpful. Thank you for sharing so much, you have been a blessing!!

[@LoeppkysLife]

Oh wow, wishing all the best to you and your husband! Praying for wisdom and guidance!

[@ariannatomak]

So incredible what you guys are doing! May God bless you guys & give you strength. You guys are awesome. ♥️

[@saragrace1258]

What an amazing thing you’re doing for those children! There’s as many ways to parent as there are stars in the sky. The only 2 parenting tips that are universal are; 1) Smoother those children with love and respect, and 2) There’s no shame in putting an inconsolable infant in a safe crib and walking away while you cool down and collect yourself if they are getting to you. Lean into God and let Him and your instincts guide the way through your parenthood journey.

[@violachickno1]

You are incredible people, I wish you all the best with your new family. Go with your gut instinct for what is right, take the helpful advice, and ignore the rest. Best wishes, x

[@melissadoyle6108]

“I don’t know what I’m doing” is step one of pretty much any aspect of motherhood. 😂 I love it. ❤️

[@PorterCBlue]

Fact lol. As long as everyone is breathing and no one is bleeding I consider myself to totally be nailing it

[@-Annn-]

@@PorterCBlue you might be on to something. I stress way too much

[@lydiaasscher1203]

You should be a doula! You seem like you’d take to it so well, all the right non judgemental philosophies are there!! I’m just finishing my training and I’ve loved watching your videos during the process x

[@UrbanOasis7]

I just weaned my 2 year old after finding out we are expecting again. I switched our routine from nursing, to rocking and singing! Now instead of asking to nurse, she asks to sing! Its beautiful! Thanks for sharing your story💗

[@mbshillington7944]

I heard a quote yesterday: if the sacrifice for breastfeeding is your mental health, it’s no longer liquid gold. Thanks for spreading the mental health support!

[@lome5914]

Thanks for that! I needed to hear it 😭

[@taranykyforiak1753]

Nursing and sleep go hand in hand biologically, babies are literally wired to be sleepy from nursing due to the hormones found in breastmilk and to seek the comfort of nursing throughout the night, it isn't a "bad sleep habit". Of course some babies are much easier to wean than others, but many babies' temperaments are much more signalling based, and they signal much more often to their mothers throughout the night for nursing, whether for nursing back to sleep or simply to nurse for a few min and then roll over and put themselves back to sleep themselves. We all have different sleep personalities and sleep needs (some people need a fan going for white noise and cooler sleep environments, some need to sleep cuddled up next to a spouse - something babies cannot even do if they're sleeping alone in a crib!). Babies/toddlers deserve grace.

[@katelynmcclain6494]

I'm currently pregnant with my second baby girl and I finally told myself I need to buckle down and wean my almost two year old. She'll be two in May. This video couldn't have come at a better time!! Thanks Delilah. ❤️ You're the mama friend I wish I knew in real life.

[@vidz953]

What an amazing feat! Two years - you're an awesome mom. 💕

[@katelynmcclain6494]

@@vidz953 Thank you! That's really sweet of you to say.

[@vidz953]

@@katelynmcclain6494 you're so welcome, but I'm just being honest! ☺️ I'm at 9 months EBF - it's amazing how it's both so wonderful and so hard. 💕

[@martaszymanska8191]

That's great, 2 years! You should know tough you can breastfeed while pregnant, it is perfectly safe in a healthy pregnancy. Essentially if you can have sex (it releases oxytocin too) you van breastfeed. Wean if its for you and your child, when you are both ready, not just becauseu youre pregnant and someone says so

[@katelynmcclain6494]

@@martaszymanska8191 Thanks for letting me know! I'm mostly just wanting to have a little break in between nursing each baby. I never thought I'd be one of those mamas who gets emotionally attached to nursing but I totally am.

[@SnizzledSoccer]

Hey Delilah just wanted to make sure you and other moms who want to continue breastfeeding know that it is safe. If you delivered a full term baby with no complications continuing to nurse does not increase your risk of miscarriage (2014 Journal of Human Lactation). You are correct in stating that breastfeeding produces oxytocin the hormone responsible for uterine contractions. However, there is no evidence this will bring on labor in women who are not full term. I'm so glad you had such a beautiful breastfeeding journey with both your babies and weaned at the right time for both you and your babies. Love your videos ❤️

[@helainawalmsley4225]

Thank you for this comment, it upset me that she's giving women this advice :/ loved the connection feeding my toddler during second pregnancy, even thou my milk changed and in the end she stopped feeding because of the taste 😅 x

[@stephaniemalham245]

Yes, this is misinformation about the uterine contractions being dangerous early in a healthy pregnancy.

[@LauraPaige]

I would say listen to her tip number four. Delilah is sharing HER experience. Like she said, every baby, every mother is different; no two are the same. This could be the credible information that she was given or that she researched so her feelings/opinions about this are valid. I know you are saying this out of love but also, like she said, it's best to go to your doctor or OB for advice/information if you don't agree with something or have questions about something.

[@helainawalmsley4225]

@@LauraPaige she also said at the very beginning she did NO research. I know she is just sharing her experience, but mothers will be coming to this video for advice and help. And what if a mother had a miscarriage and starts to blame themselves because they were feeding, that could make them feel terrible 😣 any little bit of research shows breastfeeding whilst pregnant is very safe... I fully understand not wanting to breast fees whilst pregnant, it can be very painful or unpleasant, or wanting the baby weaned before the next one arrives.. but that's a different story.

[@LauraPaige]

@@helainawalmsley4225 I do know she said she did no “research” but I don’t (again, opinions) think that leaves out a Google search every now and again. Like I said, everyone is different and that’s the beauty of motherhood. I think it’s important to hear all angles of thoughts and sides of motherhood. It could’ve been putting two and two together to get to that conclusion she had. But again, no one is in her brain and knows!

[@canshecosplay7180]

When I was pregnant with my first, I went to a centering group with other mamas due around the same time. We had a reunion after the babies were born. I was surprised at how many of the women had stopped breastfeeding but my eyes were opened. They all had different reasons and all were valid. I wish the mama community would just love each other and believe the best in everyone’s decisions. Thanks for this video Delilah.

[@natalievincent5606]

Why is Winston so darn cute! I love your sit downs because he’s always there lol!

[@jessat4655]

I love you and this vid but it is actually perfectly safe to nurse while you're pregnant. It isn't proven to increase risk of miscarriage or preterm labor. Just in case anyone got nervous/scared at hearing that. As long as you're feeling up to it, it is generally safe to nurse your baby while expecting another. The oxytocin is released in trace amounts while nursing, not enough to stimulate contractions.

[@emilymiller40]

I love how you said that the decisions you made were what you thought was best for you and your children- not for every child! You are so understanding and open and I love that you encourage the same.

[@corinnejanebaker]

your family is so beautiful. and I wanted to just say how amazed and thankful I am on how openly you talked abt ur faith🧡 such an encouragement!

[@LoeppkysLife]

Thank you ❤️❤️❤️

[@katrinachadderton72]

This is Beautiful! I hope that all of us mothers and women can just support each other. Everyone is different but each journey is amazing. I am not sure when I plan to wean my first daughter, but I will do so knowing it is best at the time we do it. Thank you for the encouragement and taking a stand against mom shaming

[@JaneAnne0723]

Great advice. And it’s so true! What worked for my first did not work for my second and certainly did not work for my third. This is why I feel like even if you have a litter of children, as each one is born, you become a brand new mother again.

[@Octupus46]

Me: *not having children for another 10 years* Me: *can’t have my own kids anyway so Ill never breast feed* Me: I n t e r e s t I n g

[@brennapetersen8522]

OH NO!

[@Octupus46]

@@brennapetersen8522 what is oh no lol

[@cassiforest9191]

If you find yourself being the parent of an infant that you did not give birth to, you may still be able to induce breastfeeding if that’s something you decide at that time you would like to do. Just a random piece of information.

[@brennapetersen8522]

@@cassiforest9191 Awww, you're so sweet. I was adopted so this means a lot.

[@brennapetersen8522]

@@Octupus46 I just felt bad that you cannot have kids of your own! Do you think you'll adopt? I was adopted and not being able to have kids caused my mom a load of pain, but then she got me which is way worse than not having kids, lol!

[@khamuliane]

You are simply the best. I love, how calm yet distinct and straightforward you explain every topic. I love, how important it is to you, that everyone has their own opinion. I consider your children very lucky.

[@lexijones1553]

Your content is amazing

[@jena6532]

Excellent video! Super informative and uplifting for moms. I’m old enough to be a grandma, but my girl self weaned by dropping feedings...I also had to supplement with formula too. Whatever moms need to do to be healthy and happy is best whether it is breast feeding, combo, or formula! Fed is best, less stress is best, you know your babe best! Thank you for such a supportive wonderful video, I know it will be so helpful to so many!

[@robinmacho9667]

Thank you so much for this video! I have already weaned my babe. He was 13 months old. I needed too for my mental health. This really helped me feel like I wasn't a failure for weaning 😘

[@jacquelinev342]

Delilah... you have no idea how much I needed to hear this ! Currently in the process of weaning my 15 month old with no idea what I’m doing and he’s so similar to theos situation. THANK YOU for sharing.

[@faithkelm2793]

Watched you guys before I was pregnant, during my pregnancy, and now after my lil guy was born (he was born on 1/3 of this year). Your family has been such a light and reminds me that we inherently know what is best and to trust ourselves in our parenting. Can’t wait to continue to watch your family and your next lil one. Xox

[@emerie44]

This was such a genuine video!! I love your positivity when it comes to motherhood. You help me see that all of it is beautiful 💗

[@MultiDaisy1995]

Thank you for mentioning prioritizing your mental health. ❤️ My daughter & I had an EXTREMELY difficult time with latching in the beginning. My mental health was at an all time low with severe PPD. I had a big over-supply, but my daughter couldn’t latch properly & was barely moving milk. I was always engorged & she was technically starving. I felt so jealous & depressed strapped to my pump all the time while I watched everyone else feeding my daughter her bottles. My family kept encouraging me to quit BF for my mental health… but something in my mama bear instincts told me that the milk wasn’t the problem… it was that I NEEDED to be able to actually feed my baby from my breast. I was determined to figure out how. I’m so happy that I stood strong, because shortly after we got our latch down the formula shortage hit. After many hospital lactation appointments, I finally hired a lactation nurse to do a home visit. It was the best investment in my daughter & myself! I am SO grateful that we were in a position to do that! We discovered my daughter had a lip tie, tongue tie, & a weak jaw. We were given mouth exercises to do with her a few times daily, tips on pump flanges, how to wean off of pumping & into breastfeeding, & so much more! That lactation nurse, Melissa Willet, saved our Bf journey! BF has been the best thing for my daughter & myself.

[@aldrie3008]

It was funny seeing Winston getting on the sofa, licking his leg and then the next frame he disappeared 😅🤣

[@corinnestauffiger5693]

Just watched the intro since my kids are older and out of this age, but you nailed it! Dear moms, please do not put pressure on yourselves and do what feels right for you!

[@sunshine.c]

I found your channel last year when looking for cloth diaper videos, I love watching your family and parenting style and you are really inspiring. I always thought it's still so long before we have kids, but time crept up on us and we'll be ttc from this cycle. I am so excited and thankful for these types of videos, if I had not started watching motherhood and parenting videos I feel like I would be less prepared. I have learned so much these last few months from you and other moms and my mind feels more at ease than before, since I have an idea of what to expect and what I would like to do ito parenting etc. Thank you for always having the best content.

[@mael2039]

I'm so grateful for you sharing your story. So many parents tells you oh my baby was sleeping through the night at five months or whatever and they give you all that unsolicited advice and it just doesn't always work for every parent and every baby but it can be so disheartening to only ever hear those perfect stories where everything is so easy. Hearing your story is a reminder that every baby has their own story and for every baby there's a different way that is the best for that baby and that doesn't mean you made any mistakes or anything like that. Theo needed a little more time than Eloise but that's what was best for him and I'm truly grateful for you sharing your story with both of your beautiful babies

[@RelatableMotherhood]

I was only able to breastfeed my son until he was 4 months old. Now with my daughter she's 4 months away from turning 3 and we are JUST NOW dropping all but one feed 🤷‍♀️ I appreciate your encouragement to do what works for you and not judge. It broke my heart to have to stop nursing my son. As a result I nursed my daughter as long as I could. You never know a Mama's real reasons ❤ we're all doing what we think is best

[@Discovering.jess.]

I just recently weaned my third and yes following his lead really took the edges out of the situation. I didn't have much supply with my girls but I really think post partum had a lot to do with breastfeeding our second daughter. I got pregnant when my eldest was 6 months old so that ended that overnight. Yes I agree we need a more supportive community. No one story is the same between mother and child. Take the advice that you think speaks to you and forget the rest. It is SO easy to get pulled in a lot of directions. I can totally relate when you said you didn't read any books or do any research. There is no book for parenting! No advice that will stretch across the board. Support goes way further than criticism.

[@ligialuca6295]

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[@gamzadori1]

Thank you for posting this! Currently pregnant and veeeery slowly weaning my 18 month old. He also won't drink any other milk. Glad to hear about your children doing well without it.

[@Jennlist]

This is very true, we tend to forget that what may work for me and my baby may not work for other moms and their babies and this is okay, we are all different and that’s fine. I breastfed my son till he was 10 months, I wanted to do at least 18 months or so but due to my health conditions I was only able to do 10 months and I’m okay with that.

[@LoeppkysLife]

You did amazing Mama!

[@dewbell7280]

I like watching your videos since my second child was born. I have 2 children, the first is 5 years old, the second is 17 months, and now I am pregnant with an unexpected third child, and still trying to let go of the habit of breastfeeding. all your videos really inspire me. Thank you

[@JulianaFrugalMinimalMom]

preach!! I just LOVE how well thought-out your message always is. I also absolutely hate that people will throw their opinions and judgement at mothers. I've had family members do that and it's so discouraging and disrespectful. I don't know why people think that if they have had children then they know everything there is under the sun about child-rearing. I have been nursing my son to sleep and still doing it, and he's 9 months old. It feels right and we get the most sleep this way, it doesn't feel like a bad habit to me at all. It feels wonderful. ( I'm sure I might pay for that later haha trying to wean him) Great video!

[@melissakillpack5605]

I am still breast feeding and am pregnant! My son sleeps through the night however sometimes he will wake up and not need a lot of breastmilk and sometimes he will wake up at night and need milk naps aren’t consistent either so I am going with the flow! I am okay with it! My children will be 15months apart once the second one gets here! Every child is different and every ones experience is different! You are so right!

[@ujarak_]

The risk of miscarriage while breastfeeding is when you are EXCLUSIVELY breastfeeding a child (a child under say 6 months). It’s worth looking up the non-medical study that found this. But I’d add that somewhere so as to not scare other mamas who are breastfeeding while pregnant :) Otherwise thank you so much for sharing. Currently contemplating weaning my 25month old but also not ready. Your tips really help and encourage my breastfeeding journey.

[@carolebyham172]

I love hearing your motherhood journey! Thanks for encouraging mamas everywhere, especially me.

[@katherynmagruder3250]

So grateful for you and your channel! I’m co-sleeping and still breastfeeding my almost 16 month old son. I’m ready to part way with both all together but he is very attached to mommas milk! This is very helpful that I’m not the only one who goes through this! Gives me hope for weaning in a couple months!

[@kelsiesara8515]

My daughter is 2 1/2 and it was a struggle to wean her. She was 1 and still feeding throughout the night. At that point I decided it was time to start weaning day feeds. And now she’s dropped all day feeds and only has feeds once a night every so often. Some mornings she wants morning feeds and some days I give in. It’s been good to take it slow.

[@Jesusisallandiamnothing]

I was rubbish at breast feeding my first two kids then my third was a prem and had to exclusive express pumping because prems cant have anything but breast milk and I did it. I would have never thought going from poor experiences with milk supply with my first two then to expressing for my baby who needed it the most made me succeed. Every baby is different and situation. Just be grateful and blessed. Thank you Our Lord for all the babies in the world.

[@alishapotts6423]

Such a great video! 🙌🏼 I'm a mama of 3 breastfed boys. Babe 1 self weaned at about 19 months, babe 2 I weaned at 18-20ish months sort of cold turkey (latch on, 1-2 min, okay, all done) because I was heavily pregnant and was no longer comfortable nursing, babe 3 is about 14 months and we are just working on night weaning, hopefully sleeping through the night too! SO grateful to hear someone speak up about keeping opinions out of it!! mothers would benefit if we stop judging others for differing methods and respect others choices/styles/preferences. Certainly, there are methods that my be uncomfortable for particular mothers or infants. BUT clear, confident, consistent methods and boundaries are beneficial for all, even babies.

[@Meganc3090]

I had no idea about breastfeeding while pregnant and that it could not be good. Anyway, this was so very helpful for me. I have a 19 month old and am wanting to try weaning soon. Ive looked around on peoples blogs and none of their tips really seemed relatable or sounded right for us. I love your advice, thanks for sharing!

[@ornerybird]

I so appreciate this video. Love that you say, whatever works for you; do it! I have an almost 5-month-old. He's off and on with needing night feeds, but I'm still feeding him in the night when he can't settle down by himself. It's all about your intuition and your baby.

[@ornerybird]

I researched a few sleep-training-ish accounts. They have helpful advice (ex: sleep/eat/play, sleepy v. hungry cues), but letting my little one cry for more than 10 minutes just breaks my heart. I always go to him (usually after 5 minutes) in the night and comfort him. If comforting doesn't work, he gets the boob and I feel okay about it. During the day I try to only feed after he sleeps, but sometimes he gets hungry before bedtime and I feed him. Sometimes he even falls asleep while nursing and I don't mind, bc I know he can connect his sleep cycles and that it isn't necessarily a dependency at this point. During month 3 was the trickiest, getting him out of the swaddle and him learning to self-soothe gradually. Your story sounds really caring and intuitive and I love it.

[@briannafenger6266]

Thank you for sharing your experience. My toddler is 16 months old and still breastfeeding, trying to let him take the lead regarding weaning. So grateful for being able to breastfeed for so long ❤

[@jaymiec9394]

Starting the weaning process with my toddler, it is so daunting, thank you for sharing your experiences!!

[@laurenharris9510]

Thank you so much for this video. My son is 14 months and he keeps waking at night and we've been nursing to sleep. I'm so exhausted. This really gave me hope. 😭❤

[@flusybrown2476]

“And We have enjoined man in respect of his parents- his mother bears him with faintings upon faintings and his weaning takes two years- saying: Be grateful to Me and to both your parents; to Me is the eventual coming. And if they contend with you that you should associate with Me what you have no knowledge of, do not obey them, and keep company with them in this world kindly…”(The Quran, 31:14-15) love you

[@jillianmanning7238]

Although both processes were a bit different, the approach of letting your child lead their weaning process is what I'm going to try. I hope I am able to do a similar timeline for breastfeeding with my girl. Loved hearing your stories!!

[@austinmerrifield9836]

Thank you for always being so open about the various aspects of motherhood. I hope to be a mom one day and you make the journey look so beautiful and inspiring. ♥

[@nicolamaria]

Love this, it was really helpful! My boy is 12 months old and it’s starting to cross my mind and no idea where to start! By the sound of it between us we’ve already started the weaning process. I like the idea of weaning over many months. I’d like to wean by 2 years ideally. Thanks for sharing your stories ❤️ xx

[@vikkibabeh]

Love this! I just had my final feed with my 16MO this morning. Such mixed emotions, but excited for this new season with him as he grows. Decided to wean as he was only having a feed first thing in the morning and it was starting to take a toll on me as I was always the one who had to be up first thing! It’s my birthday today, so decided it was good timing as he’s going to stay with the grandparents for the weekend :) Will see how he goes when he’s back home, if he’s missing it, or if he’s just moved on with his life haha. Hopefully he’s just moved on from it as we have been trying for baby #2....not sure if BFing has been interfering with our efforts or not.

[@melanieortiz4334]

First of thank you So So Much ! I am currently trying to wean my 16 month old and this information is so helpful because i want to he so gentle yet wean before his second birthday ❤️

[@samanthab4926]

Thank you for sharing your experience with weaning! It is very interesting to hear how the process differed between your two children. We followed the wake, eat, play and sleep schedule too. My son started becoming less interested in nursing at 11 months and had completely self-weaned at 13.5 months. He was just more interested in food. Currently 19 weeks pregnant with baby #2 and I am so excited for that sweet nursing relationship. I bought my son (almost 18 months old now) a little baby doll and bottle to teach him about babies and he tried to give it my breast after not nursing for 4 months! 🤣

[@etoilesinde]

this is fantastic. so much of the alternative/holistic motherhood community, which I am really into, can be very judgmental. thank you for your kind loving words

[@shelbymcphearson5472]

Thank you so much! I've struggled with mental health for as long as I can remember and it's like I'm on a high when I'm pregnant and I wanted so badly to breastfeed both of my children and I just couldn't do it. I had PPD with both. I pushed thru for about 6 months with my first and was mentally probably the worst I've ever been. With my 2nd I breastfed and used formula as well from the very beginning and it was just so much better for me... the mom community is a tough crowd, there's just so much shame and guilt, and it's just sad. But you have to take care of yourself, when you're doing what's best for you, you're doing what's best for them by giving them the best mom you can be

[@Jackeline5JBc]

“If you don’t agree, I don’t care!” 😂 yassss Delilah... people need to stop judging mothers and giving their unwanted opinions 👏 well done hun xx

[@alyssamacneil8891]

Such a wonderful video, so much encouragement ❤️ I’m trying to wean but my daughter is so attached and dependent on it. She’s nearly a year and a half, my goal was a year but finding weaning almost as difficult as the first few months of breastfeeding. Similar to your kids, my daughter will not take a bottle no matter what is in it but will drink milk with meals from a sippy cup

[@breaghamaclean-hawley1072]

praying for you to have a safe and happy pregnancy! ❤️

[@dinosaurus3804]

Love this - I exclusively pumped for 8 months until I stopped producing and it was torture! Hoping to breastfeed more successfully next time around! But it’s amazing how much love we pour into our babies - no matter how you choose to feed!

[@ieniemieniemuiz]

Crying during this whole video because I love nursing my baby so much but I know it’s coming to an end one day 🤭 Really nice hearing your stories though! 💕

[@TheNikNik212]

I love this video ❤️ My daughter is 11 months and weening is in the back of mind mind since 1 year is fast approaching! I’d LOVE to BF for another 6-7 months, slowing cutting down the feeds. I’m completely with you on letting them take the lead. She’s very much like Theo and loves her mama milk, but I’m pretty sure I’ll be more sad than she will be when we finally are done ❤️

[@ExcludedShadow]

Your bangs make you look like a sweet aunt anyone would feel comfortable talking to ❤️

[@saragrace1258]

You should feel so proud of your breastfeeding journey with both of your perfect kiddos! Great video and well spoken mama! When I had my first baby I thought I’ll let her self wean. She’ll be done by 2... Yeah, she’s turns 4 in a week and still nurses 2 times a day. She loves the morning feed. Over the last few months she’s FINALLY started cutting out the night feed. I told her once she’s 4 she’ll be a big girl and done with milk. She seems content with that. I guess I’ll find out in a week. Even though she’s old, I’m sad to know that chapter is closing soon. Motherhoods a weird thing. My 18 month old was very detached from the boob during her first year. I usually had to initiate a feed. I thought, just make it to 1 and you’ll be easy to wean! Then she turned 1 and suddenly got very attached to the boob. Now she’s 18 months and is certainly not as into it as my first was/is, but it still seems like we’re in for the long haul. Some of my favorite memories as a mother was when they were both younger and would nurse together and caress each other and me. They bonded so much and I did too. It was amazing! That and when my water broke on my due date during bedtime feed with my toddler! I myself nursed myself until I was almost 4. So I guess it’s just in the genes, haha.

[@chavelybourgeois1667]

This is such a good, informative and non biased video, Delilah. You are so encouraging and kind, but firm. You say you don’t know what you’re doing, but you know it darn well, and you’re a great mother. I breastfed Marlon for two years. It was hard, like really hard with all the health issues he had. But I did it, and I’m proud of myself. You should be too. Looking forward to the vlog next week. You still are my favourite youtuber. Sending you much love.🥰 Chavely

[@RebekahMet]

I'm so happy you said to not listen to all the opinions. I'm a firm believer that you should do what's best for your family...just because it's different doesn't mean it's wrong.

[@RebekahMet]

I was able to breastfeed my daughter until she was 5 months. We didn't struggle with breastfeeding she just prefers a bottle. I also personally didn't enjoy breastfeeding..I hated all the judgement I would get from people for feeding my daughter in front of them. (Even when I covered up and they wouldn't see anything 🙄)

[@opheliarose1]

You read my mind! I have been hoping you would do a how I wean video!!! My daughter will be 1 in April and I plan on slowly weaning her after that as I am of the same opinion and wish to stop breastfeeding around 18 months or sooner. This has helped me soo much, thank you for sharing your story 🖤

[@lillianlowe6846]

I love your videos and this was such a big help! I am a new mom and I ended up choosing to exclusively pump because my son didn't latch well. I'm not anywhere close to weaning yet, but I will definitely be coming back to this video for encouragement and advice when I need it. Thank you Delilah!

[@agnesdesanctis3096]

Hi darling! Your video bring me so much joy and they inspire me for the future... Hope you and your family are doing well, take care ❤️

[@harrietmorton2061]

my baby is self weaning and i’m allowing him to take his lead! also pregnant with baby # 2 due in july - so i can 1000000/10 relate to not wanted to feed both. ik it’s normal, just not my preference 😅 thanks for the good tips and words! 💕

[@nonameill]

Not having kids, not pregnant, not yet traying, but still watching 😀 like your video so much 🤗

[@croccatcher]

Well said, everyone's journey is different, I like how you did what felt right for you and your baby's.

[@AmonQ92]

I’m pregnant with my second baby. You and me are one week apart ;p I’m trying to wean my baby boy for some time now .. it’s really hard to do that so I’ve been waiting for this video thank you for it!!! I have stoped all the feeds now except for the night feed hoping for this couple of days I’ll be done weaning my beautiful son to start again with my second child 💕

[@Alicias]

i don't have kids, but i definitely just watch the entire video just 'cause i love Delilah's stories ✨

[@jerryastevens]

Oh I had a really difficult time starting to breastfeed! I didn't know what I was doing and my daughter would not latch! My best advice would be to see a lactation consultant. Changed our breastfeeding journey and I successfully nursed and weaned her! She breastfed until around 16 months! So thankful I was able to do that!

[@yanar8706]

Hi Delilah, thank you for your video, the experience you shared, it is encouraging indeed.. I'm going through exactly the same experience now with my 1 year old daughter, like the one you had with Theo, word to word, like you described, I'm not joking.. and I've started to think there is no hope for us to wean her at this stage.. however, your video gave me this hope and encouragement just to persevere with it and, who knows, we might also see the positive outcome very soon 🤞😴 Thank you ❤

[@SoMuchAnna]

Loving the new hair!

[@candicewiggins166]

So wonderful and helpful! I have been going back and forth on deciding to try again with breastfeeding with my second one, I had a horrible mental experience with my first despite working with a consultant and my doctor for 6 weeks of nursing/pumping doing it all I had to just stop because I had failure of production. I didn't produce any colostrum or milk, my son would latch and begin nursing then push me away cause he didn't get anything and he was hungry. So we did formula which I am so grateful for because if it wasn't for that invention as an option my sweet miracle wouldn't be here now. I have been preparing myself for the same experience and even just saying nope to breastfeeding because of it. This video has helped me to be so more calm about if it happens okay if not it's okay too, just hearing it from another mom is so encouraging!

[@andreiaaraujo6962]

Such wise words 🙏less judgement and more kindness ❤️

[@elzekubiliute9256]

ONE OF THE FIRST!

[@amandinekraft570]

Omg ! Thanks Delilah! Well said, do what you want for your baby and whats work!

[@sarahfisher3457]

Thank you for this! Everyone talks about breastfeeding but not many talk about weaning! I am inspired by this to dedicate myself to the process. Currently tandem feeding (not the dream I thought it would be but a lot of sleeplessness) and pregnant with our third. I literally feel angry as my kids (20 months and 4yrs) are night nursing. I have two boys and they are very similar to your Theo’s story but I haven’t stuck with it. Thanks for saying that it is okay. Thank you for the tips! Feeling motivated to try again 😄

[@avoav]

In my experience, weaning in the summer works great. My 1 1/2 y.o. was feeding throughout the night, seemingly without intention to stop. As the heat set in, I started offering him water instead and after a few weeks, he wouldn't even consider the breast anymore. For the feed right before sleep, I started offering warmed up milk in a bottle. But I totally agree with Delilah, ultimately, you figure it out as you go, taking cues from your kid. I basically realized my son was more thirsty than wanting me or anything.

[@hannahangell4962]

Been wrestling so hard with weaning/switching to formula because my baby is 8 months and I’m 13 weeks pregnant with my second. My son is struggling to want to nurse anymore because of the hormones, and therefore is hungry at night/not sleeping through the night anymore. The mom guilt is so real! Happy to hear that none of us know what we’re doing. ❤️ lol.

[@vanessaa.2105]

Yay!! I’ve been looking forward to this video

[@peggywoodruff3893]

Thank you for making this video. I struggle at night time with my baby and hes 8 months. Im a first time mom and i feel like I dont know what I'm doing all the time. So I feel yah. Hearing you talk about their experience helps me to know I'll figure it out. May just take some time. Love your videos.

[@Roehrtribe]

I finally figured out the exact time that you post!😂I love your videos and I can’t wait to watch this one! 😘 Joelle

[@noneofyourbusinesslolz6112]

YES ANOTHER SIT DOWN VIDEO! I’ve been waiting❤️😌

[@kathrynlara722]

My kids are now 7 and 8. I still feel guilty for not breastfeeding for longer. I had to stop feeding my oldest because it was causing contractions. Then i had to go back to work right away after my 2nd. The perfect storm of things happened at that time forcing me to stop breastfeeding and it still hurts my soul.

[@lindseydelight]

My son weaned himself at 16 months. I was prepared to go as long g as he wanted but he slowly became less and less interested until one day he just stopped. ..... and cue tears *

[@yasmingoodwin9680]

Yes! What is best for you and your child, mother knows best ❤️

[@emma-leeswift875]

Winston in the background 😍

[@lisamedla]

Goals? I had never heard of goals in motherhood or parenting until recently. But it makes so much sense.

[@tudosiesara]

We love a good Winston cameo!! 🤩😁

[@andreeagyorgy8417]

Thank you sharing your experience ❤️ I am still breastfeeding my 10 month old but it was nice hearing your experience.

[@Em_284]

I don’t even have kids, but I’m still here for Delilah!! Maybe one day I’ll put what I’ve learned from her to use ahaha

[@CorrinaRoseWrites]

Thank you for this video! 😭 I wasn't able to breastfeed my first at all, so I promised to try my hardest to breastfeed my second and I think because of this I have completely disregarded my mental health. My daughter will be 11 months soon and our breastfeeding journey has been anything but magical... I honestly have been ready to stop breastfeeding for months but she is so attached to me and I've felt guilty every time I've thought about stopping.

[@rhenry5837]

I am currently weaning my 4 month old unexpectedly...thank you for this video!

[@nicoleziegler1486]

This came at the perfect time! I’m weaning currently, mostly due to health related things. I’m going to miss nursing though! 😌

[@_arsh_5218]

Hi Delilah .... You and your husband are very much into renovations and fix ups ... I needed some help and suggestions... Just yesterday movers were moving furniture to the second floor and bashed the staircase walls on so many placed and even scrapped the corner of the wall . What do I use for repairing the holes in the wall and the broken up corner of the wall so that's it's again nice and sharp.... And then when repainting it ... How do u suggest we paint and which paint brand to use ... If you and your husband can please help me with this ... I would really appreciate it ... You have a lovely family ... Been watching your videos for a while ... God bless you and your family and your baby#3

[@KitaRee93]

I love your last section! Mum shaming is stupid! Just because of differing options! These opinions could only be a matter of months of feeding longer, in the grand scheme of things that is nothing! I am grateful for this video, I am about to start this process with my almost 18mnth old.