From Stella’s Mom:

Stella and Phoenix have been keeping me quite busy! It was a very stressful last six months and now it’s come time to wean Stella and Phoenix. I remember discussing this with you guys two years ago when it was time to wean Orion (who is doing really great by the way!). Well we’re in a totally different situation and I’ve been able to do the weaning a bit differently this time… But it’s not going well. Stella is and has been very attached to Phoenix. Normally, the weaning process plays itself out and they are upset for a few days, but once the physical bond is broken, mom and baby are ready to go on their way. Stella won’t let go, to the point where she’s injured herself. So she is in need of both physical and mental healing. Phoenix needs her to be calm so he can also be calm and not stress out during the transition. Stella has been an amazing mom… But now we need your help Candy and Ming!

During Stella’s session, she shared:

Stella said Stella needs to be with Phoenix because of the deep connection to Willow. Stella wants to maintain this love and it is difficult to separate. Yes, Stella does realize it is time to allow Phoenix to grow and build on skills and experiences outside of this current situation. Stella does feel a sense of Willow’s spirit around Stella and knows it’s time to not be afraid to let go. Stella will find the peace again from within. Stella is surrounded with love and kindness and this will empower Stella too.

A few days later we heard:

I’m happy to report Stella was a lot calmer today, Phoenix too. I could still see the concern and caring in her eyes, but she was less frantic and worried. The tendons she had strained in her legs were also doing better today.