To wean or not to wean?

This one is hard for me.  I am so happy that Hailey was able to nurse.  We've had a beautiful and natural 13 months.  I think I've mentioned that she has not been interested at nap for about 2 months now.  Well she's not really interested in it at all anymore.  In the middle of the night if she wakes she'll nurse and sometimes in the morning but not all the time.  I always offer though, morning, naps, & bed. 

When Brian was in the hospital my mom and aunt had to give her a bottle (I pumped at the hospital) so now when she sees Paige's bottle she freaks and is not "calmable" until she gets one herself.  (Yes, we still supplement Paige, but that's another blog.)  It makes me sad, but I know that the nutrients are not there for her anymore in the breastmilk.  Also since she isn't getting as much milk as she should from her sippie cup at meals, I know she needs it.  So I've been giving her a bottle at some naps and after some baths if she won't nurse.  Perhaps I need to give a snack before naps instead so her belly is full instead of the bottle? 

I think because she's my baby (my last child) and because I also enjoy nursing so much, I miss it!  Darn it.  However, all things change and usually for the better.  I have had a ton of energy this week, which is not always the case when nursing.  It is time to move on to the next part of our lives, but I will miss that bond and moments of special snuggles.  I will continue to offer and perhaps she'll be interested a bit longer.  I'm just assuming this is natural and moving on.  Please share your weaning story so I can relate.  Thanks!

Bath Time

Again, Paige wants to be with Hailey more and more these days.  Lately she's been wanting to get in Hailey's infant tub with her.  Luckily we have a great tub that is designed with one side for reclining when the infant still can't sit up and the other for when they can.  We put Paige on the "sit up" side and they both fit.  Brian was able to snap this pic.