Hi there everyone. I'm new here and wondering if anyone else is still breastfeeding an older baby or a toddler and wants to talk about it? My youngest is 2 years old and still going strong! No signs of weaning anytime in the near future.
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Anyone else nursing a toddler?
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I nursed 3 toddlers, up to three. However, the last year was mostly "touch-base" nursing. They'd run around and play like mad then come to mom for a couple of minutes of reassurance that I was still around.
I nursed one of them thru my last pregnancy. It was a good thing for us although maybe not for everyone.
I'm a strong believer in listening to your heart and to your babies and doing what you think is right for your family.
I nursed one of them thru my last pregnancy. It was a good thing for us although maybe not for everyone.
I'm a strong believer in listening to your heart and to your babies and doing what you think is right for your family.
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Its funny how different babies can be. My oldest weaned at 14 months without so much as a backwards glance at nursing. He was so independent -- it was just like, "I can hold a cup and play at the same time, so darn it mommy -- give me some space!"
And now I have no idea what to do with my second little guy who at 2 and 1/2, follows me around begging to snuggle and nurse! He'd spend all his time in my arms I think, if I could heft his 35 pound body around for that long!
I alternate between feeling "touched out" and overwhelmed, and deeply and almost drunkenly in love with his sweetness. In the last month I have "nightweaned" him so that we aren't nursing all night long anymore. That has been a good thing for both of us -- I think he was old enough to be reasonable about it. And soon I think I need to start setting some daytime limits too.
Lynn - I'm curious about how you handled nursing in public at this age? I don't want him to ever think of breastfeeding as shameful, but we are starting to get some unpleasant comments from the community.
My inclination is to tell people to mind their own business! But that doesn't seem very generous or kind, I guess.
And now I have no idea what to do with my second little guy who at 2 and 1/2, follows me around begging to snuggle and nurse! He'd spend all his time in my arms I think, if I could heft his 35 pound body around for that long!
I alternate between feeling "touched out" and overwhelmed, and deeply and almost drunkenly in love with his sweetness. In the last month I have "nightweaned" him so that we aren't nursing all night long anymore. That has been a good thing for both of us -- I think he was old enough to be reasonable about it. And soon I think I need to start setting some daytime limits too.
Lynn - I'm curious about how you handled nursing in public at this age? I don't want him to ever think of breastfeeding as shameful, but we are starting to get some unpleasant comments from the community.
My inclination is to tell people to mind their own business! But that doesn't seem very generous or kind, I guess.
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I can sure remember the "touched out" feeling. I sometimes thought I'd scream if anyone else laid a finger on me, even my husband (especially my husband! )
When my babes were nursing, we really weren't able to go out much. But when we did, I don't remember too much trouble with others' commenting on nursing. The kids were usually easily distracted by everything going on around them.
I was heavily involved in La Leche League as a group leader, so a lot of our social life included other families who also supported baby-led weaning, family beds, etc.
I'd really encourage you to look into La Leche League if you haven't already. They are a wonderful organization and can give you so much information and support on "good mothering through breastfeeding" (gosh I still remember the motto)
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)When my babes were nursing, we really weren't able to go out much. But when we did, I don't remember too much trouble with others' commenting on nursing. The kids were usually easily distracted by everything going on around them.
I was heavily involved in La Leche League as a group leader, so a lot of our social life included other families who also supported baby-led weaning, family beds, etc.
I'd really encourage you to look into La Leche League if you haven't already. They are a wonderful organization and can give you so much information and support on "good mothering through breastfeeding" (gosh I still remember the motto)
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Yes, I've had some contact with LLL locally. And a couple LLL books. I'm very impressed with them. I've actually volunteered off and on at our local birth center (where I had ds) and get a lot of support there too. I could take my shirt right off and nurse there and they'd still be happy to have me around! I also get a ton of support from my mom and my mil, who were both extended breastfeeders once upon a time. I'm pretty fortunate actually!
Unfortunately, it is my church where I feel the least comfortable nursing him. There -- and also at the Y lately. He is just so darn big! And boy do I get funny looks when he sits up and clearly says, "I'm ready for the other side now mom."
Unfortunately, it is my church where I feel the least comfortable nursing him. There -- and also at the Y lately. He is just so darn big! And boy do I get funny looks when he sits up and clearly says, "I'm ready for the other side now mom."
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Hi yes I have a almost18 month old who still nurses.Only at naptime and bed time though.
I have tryed to wean him but he hates milk. So it makes me feel bad. Especially when he says Mommy please.
I totally think whatever is comfortable for you who cares what other people think 2 years old is just a baby. Now a 6 or 7 year old is a different story.
For my son its like his comfort zone at bedtime and at nap time. So I really dont see any reason to take that away from him.
So do what feels right for you and your child.
-Eldons Wife
I have tryed to wean him but he hates milk. So it makes me feel bad. Especially when he says Mommy please.
I totally think whatever is comfortable for you who cares what other people think 2 years old is just a baby. Now a 6 or 7 year old is a different story.
For my son its like his comfort zone at bedtime and at nap time. So I really dont see any reason to take that away from him.
So do what feels right for you and your child.
-Eldons Wife
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