My love affair with breast feeding has come to a sad end. When I was pregnant with Mason I said I would try breast feeding but not beat myself up if it didn’t work out or wasn’t for me. When my angel was born and my breasts filled up with milk, we got to work and I was nursing almost every hour at times. I loved it and so did he. Trust me, in the beginning there were those times when it did hurt very badly until I got used to it, and then it was very easy for us.
I said I would try to nurse him for six months and see how I felt. At six months I said I would nurse for a year and see how I felt. At a year, I introduced Mason to cow’s milk and goat’s milk and alternated the two. (All organic of course). I listened to lots of people say “when are you going to stop nursing already?!” At 13 months, I had weaned from all of our day feedings, but we continued to nurse all night long.
At 14 months I finally tried to stop and end the night feedings. I put cold cabbage leaves in my bra which so many people told me to try. My breasts were hard, lumpy and painful. I wasn’t happy and he wasn’t happy and I just couldn’t help but feel this was not natural. I said to myself, if Mason wants to nurse I will let him. That night he pulled at my shirt while we were asleep and I nursed him. We both felt so much better. He did that three more nights only one time a night and then he stopped. He was done nursing and that meant so was I. My breasts didn’t hurt this time at all.
I seriously could cry just thinking about it being over. I love what a beautiful experience I had with my son and just wanted to share it.
So great to have such a positive breastfeeding experience in the media’s eye (and birth- loved that you caught your own babe), but because you’re so open about it I thought that maybe it would have been more visible on your shows… that would have been amazing.
Too much friggin’ information!!!!!! Some things are sacred and not appropriate for public airing. Try to exhibit some class and keep private matters in the home where they belong. Sheesh.
That is soooo nasty u dummy why the hell would u feed your baby at a year old!! If your baby is walkin, then he is to old to be nursed. If your baby ask for your breast then he is way too old to be nursed. You are sick & need help I bet you would nurse him til he’s 5yr if you could..lol
Ewww ur grose, if the baby can ask for your breast then he’s too old for it…duh…u dummy
Hi Kourtney, just wanted to say good on you for breastfeeding to 15 months. I breastfed to 15 months with my daughter too and when we gave up it was the right time for us both. Ignore the critics, it’s good for the baby and for you so that should be the end of it! And hooray for you for being public about it.
You are an amazing Mama!!! I was not a fan before I read this post but you just went up 100% in my estimation! For you ‘dummies’ above, the average age to nurse to, worldwide is 4 years! The World Health Organisation recommends a minimum 12 months. I’ll bet you feed your little one’s cows milk, right? Cow’s milk is for calves, not human babies!!! Breastfeeding is absolutely the right way to go, for as long as it’s comfortable with mom and baby/toddler. Do some reading before judging next time’
That was both lovely to read and sad – sad because I’m also thinking of the day when I can no longer breast feed my bubba, or she doesn’t want to. She’s only 11 weeks old but I know I’ll miss that special connection when it’s over. I feel for ya!
Ending breast feeding was soo much easier with my second baby. My boobs barely hurt at all when it was time to stop. I think that was the worst part with my first was the pain and waiting for the milk to dry out. I was walking around with cold rags on my boobs for days! My daughter is 16 months now and I stopped feeding at six months, and just two nights ago she sat on my lap, pushed on my boob and put her mouth to it and pretended like she was sucking! I started laughing and so did she! I was like “Rhiannon stop! (as i’m cracking up)….it’s amazing what they remember!
your so lucky!!! i combination fed my daughter for a few weeks because my milk never came in properly and couldnt carry on due to the lack of milk but my daughter is happy and healthy thats all that matters
its strange how different people have different problems i just assumed breastfeeding would be easy but you are very lucky it happened so well for you and you managed to do it for so long but it definately wont put me off trying to breastfeed when i have a second child xxx
Breastfeeding is so very special. I have two young boys (and another on the way!) and I had a very hard time starting out breastfeeding with both. It was horrible. But both times it turned out to be very special. I too enjoyed the fading out method as you did. Why make it more difficult and painful than it has to be?
What a freakin’ ugly kid. He looks like a baby monster.
@ jess if anything you are the ugly kid!dnt be comin up on here w/ your negativity talkin your shyt about the nxt females kid.how wud you like it if someone called your baby a monster you dumass bitch get the fck on w/ yo 2cents!
darlene–FU! They put themselves out there, they have to take differing opinions. Again F off darlene you a$$hole. I also think the kid is homely. Tough sh*t.
Kourtney- I think it is absolutely incredible that you nursed as long as you could! My daughter is a year old and she is still nursing once or twice a day. It’s an incredible bond to share with your child. We will be nursing until my daughter no longer shows an interest. I’m so glad that you are sharing your story with others!
Kourtney, that is so beautiful, my boy is 8 y.o. now. But my breast milk wasnt enough and when he was 7 months it was gonne. I was so sad. You are great and did great. I had tears in my eyes. What a great mom you are.
I am so proud of you Kourtney. I was starting to get sick of seeing all of you “Kardashians” in the media untill I came into your page today and read this story. It reminds me how human and REAL you are. Congratulations on your long journey with BF.
I also nursed my daughter for about 13 ish months and I am currently breast feeding my 6 month old son. So i know how you feel, you not only have to wean the baby, but you have to wean yourself.
Thanks for making BF Oh so glamorous! ♥
it’s so weird how you have at least 2 haters on each picture…
Don’t let them get you down kourt, you’re awesome
I am currently nursing my son who is over 7 months old. we have been vacationing between our families houses since he was born and since things are hard to adjust to every time its hard to get him to try formula. i have loved every second of breastfeeding since the day he was born. the very first time he latched on i was in lOve! i could look at him for hours upon hours. this story you shared has completely changed my view of when “i’m” ready to he will be ready when “he’s” ready! THANK YOU SO MUCH. you’re an inspiration to mothers every where!!!
You have done such an amazing selfless thing breast feeding your son. I am actually nursing my 9 m Sophia as I am writing this. I can’t imagine when we will stop bf. You must feel so sad. You are such a great mom and an example.
Congrats on nursing your bebe as long as you did! Mine is 13 months and we’ll go as long as she needs, it is such a blessing from God to be able to naturally feed your child the healthiest food, for FREE! Great job fellow breastfeeding mamas!!!
Thank you so much for sharing your BF story! We need more celebs like you!
Hey…. if you feel you still need to breastfeed there are a few guys who are waiting to get a taste of those yummy big tits of yours and you can tell your sisters this too…
mwah baby….
Hi there Kourtney,
I just wanted to say that I think ur such a good mom and although I’m not a mom myself, but I’m a nanny and I know how much work it takes to take care of babies and especially if you dont have any help, I think its great that share your comments and experiences with the rest of us! keep up the good work girly!!
Your feelings are valid being sad it’s over. You are not alone to want to continue to nurse after 1 year. The WHO recommends at least 2 years and it saddens me that people were wondering when you would stop! Why would you stop if you and him didn’t want to.
You could always re-lactate and continue where you left off!
Don’t let society tell you what is right for you and your baby.
I’m currently nursing a 21 month old and her older 3yo sis.
Hi doll your felings are sad ilove you kourtney your a great mom but im not a mom ilove huge fan
Kourtney and Mason – Congratulations on the completion of such a wonderful journey. I read a quote once that said tears often come at the start of the breastfeeding journey, and that tears often reappear at the end of the journey. It is difficult for many to stay the course through the 1st bouts of pain, 24/7 exhausting demands of a newborn and sometimes the lack of support from family and friends. But, if mom and baby, stay strong….feedings become easier and a beautiful bonding experience develops. A few months ago my little guy and I completed our journey. It was emotional, too. After, the tears I can smile and am so happy that we had this special time together. This is just one in a series of many passages that encompass raising a child. It is truly an honor to watch them grow and discover the world.
Hey kourtney I gave birth to my baby girl khloe on december 14 2010 . I look forward to having a experience like yours. I love your family keep on being such a great mom!
OMG Kourtney!! I know exactly how you feel. My son is 2 and I still think about how badly I missed breast feeding him:(….it’s a bond only a mother and child can share and when you think about all the good it does for your son/daughter, you feel like you accomplished something so big! Good job Kourtney!!
Its really nice hearing that I’m not the only mom out there having a hard time letting go of this amazing & bonding experience. My baby boy Sawyer just turned 1 last week & I’m still breastfeeding! I don’t have a plan but I don’t feel I’m ready to stop:( I do get that criticism from people but I don’t know when I’m going to stop…. I’m a single mom & know this will probably be the only child I get to have because I feel so burned from his dad I don’t plan to procreate again! It’s such a sad bitter sweet time…
Kourtney, thank you so much for sharing your breastfeeding experience. It is such a beautiful thing only a mother can do for her child, and you sharing your journey from start to finish has been so inspirational. I do not have children yet, but I am a firm advocate of the benefits of breastfeeding for both mom and baby, and like you, when I have babies, I plan to nurse them as long as they still want to nurse. You have given Mason such a wonderful blessing, both from the numerous health benefits of breast milk, and the closeness you two shared through this experience. You go, mama!
That is so wonderful of you to share – gotta say many women don’t want to share their experience or even want to nurse due to the “inconvenience”. I think this is a once in a lifetime experience that should be cherished and is so much better for the baby. so inconvenience – at times maybe but who cares!!!!! This is a beautiful ending – and you both are at peace with it.
Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much for sharing your story. I’m exclusively breastfeeding my 9 month old and I too thought of only doing this for the first 6 months. I look to you for your advice and encouragement, so thank you!
I’m so glad you published this… It seems to most like such a personal thing… Which of course it is, but its really such an amazing bond which thousands of crazy agenda driven lactation consultants can try to jam in your head, but really there’s no way to explain it unless you’ve actually experienced it. My daughter just turned eight weeks, it was such a struggle in the beginning that only days later turned into something amazing… The ultimate bond. Sadly she wasn’t gaining enough weight bc my milk supply wasn’t enough… I had to supplement with formula. It turned out ok, she was eight pounds at birth and is now 10 5… Unfortunately I just found out she has a milk protein allergy… No more breastfeeding… Its so hard knowing I can’t breastfeed my own child… I’d do anything to have that moment… My daughter Carlys been through enough… Breech, low fluid, loose hips, being in a pavlik harness… Taking mommys milk away just adds to it… I’m a single mommy… I just want what’s best for
Congratulations Kourtney and Mason on the success of your breastfeeding, and I wish you and Mason well on the weaning process. I love how u share your motherhood stories, it’s such a wonderful journey. My son is only a couple of weeks apart from Mason and I only succeeded in breastfeeding him up til he was 6 months.
Has Mason started talking? Can’t wait for more updates on you and your family.