J.,
You may be suprised to hear that my second born daughter behaved in the exact same way...(typical demanding female! ha!) Anyway, I can totally relate. I had absolutely no troubles weaning my first born...very mutual the "break-up". However, my second daughter who was extremely demanding of my time and attention (and who still is at 15 for that matter)proved to be very difficult when it came time to wean. I felt ready at about a year but continued to nurse her until around 15 months because I thought she needed the extra time. When it seemed that there was no weaning in site I finally turned to leaving her at my mothers (whom she had spent time with and knew very well). It was a matter of me leaving for a weekend...when I returned she had been unable to nurse for three days. I then made sure that we did not recreate "nursing atmosphere" such as laying with her in "the position". I did however make an effort to find other ways to spend time with just her. I firmly believe that each situation is different and you have to make the decision as to when you are ready to end nursing. Once you have decided that you are ready I think that either something like I did (if you have that option with family or a close family friend) is good or, exactly what you are doing. Let him follow you around but do not give in. Once nursing is not providing the childs nutrition it is mainly a comfort...as long as you provide another source of "close time" with your boy you should be able to move him away from the desire to nurse. Good-luck! L.
