Horrible Time Stopping Nursing

Knowing you and the situation I agree with your stopping. I've seen the sitaution, you've done a great job and nursed her for much longer than most people last. She is getting nutrition for foods now and I know your not giving her junk food. She's fully capable to doing without. I don't think it's about it being tramatic at all! Again, because I know you guys, I feel very confident that she is only trying to control things.
Honestly, I would take the time when you don't have to be waking up early or for any specific time. Also using the time to let her scream it out in her own crib in her own room. If she bites, slaps or anything, in her crib she goes. Trust me, it's NOT easy. Not easy one bit and very hard and stressful especially for Mom. I think it has to be something both parents are on board with and both willing to do what it takes.
Once J and I were in accord with stopping it took T no time at all to get into the swing of things. She picked up pretty quick and never looked back.
Best of luck love.
Definitely talk it over with Daddy.
And remember, you did a GREAT job! After 2 yrs of nusing you reduce the risk of breast cancer by 40%...your over 2yrs now.

I would suggest letting her wean herself. Sometimes when a mom tries to wean a baby before they are ready it backfires and the child becomes even more obsessed with the boobie.

For now, I would give up on the weaning for about a month (right now it is traumatizing to you both). Then very slowly start shortening her nursing sessions. Once the daytime once are "just a quick snack" you can start distracting her with a sippy or toy. Allow her to still nurse to sleep if she does. Then after a month or so, she will probably stop the daytime nursing. Then slowly do the same for nighttime. The key is to not make it a battle.

Out of curiosity, why are you weaning her?

I just want to say that I am finding it hard, too. I recommend finding your local La Leche League - they are experts and non-judgemental women who have great ideas! I don't know what I would do without them. But you shouldn't be beat up in the process!!!

Find a group near you:
http://www.llli.org/WebUS.html

Have you read any books about weaning? Mothering.com has some great forums and book suggestions that I highly reccomend. Also check out the le leche leauge website and askdrsears.com This is not an easy time for you little one, have patience! It rill get better soon.

Are you trying to stop cold turkey or wean her off? Weaning is usually better for both your body & your baby. I dropped about a feeding about ever 4-7 days. It took me about 2 months to get my guy to quite nursing all together. But when I weaned him, I would hold him & cuddle with him when I gave him a bottle instead of nursing. That way he didn't feel so left alone and still had me there during feeding times... daddy was also able to give him a bottle now and then which helped them to bond a little more. My son was about 10 mo. old when he was weaned.... I'm not sure how old your daughter is. But as for the bitting - my boy bit me one time... I got him off when he did it, covered up & told him no bit or no nummies. My sister did the same with he daughter cause I asked her about it... she said she was bit about 2 or 3 times before her daughter picked up on what was happening.

Good luck with weaning. Take care!