just venting

[luvtogo12]

Just keep doing what you think is best for you and your child. I know it is easier said than done, but dont let other people bring you down with their opinions and remarks.
I nursed DD for 10 months and my 2 DS's were nursed for 20 months each. I would not change a thing.
The only scary part to me is when I realized I spent 6.5 years pregnant and nursing.

 

[NurseKim]

It's really sad that people think that breastfeeding beyond a year is harmful to the child. I just weaned my DS at 23mos and my 1st DS nursed through the 1st tri of my pg with my 1st! Imagine the comments I got for that one.
You keep giving that baby the best gift of all...the most perfect baby food there is.

 

[huskermommy]

I'm sorry you're having to deal with this! My advice is just to blow it off and continue doing what you're doing for your child!

I have BTDT with all three of my children. I nursed my oldest DD until she was 13 mos and then weaned when I was prego with my second DD. I nursed DD #2 until she was 18 mos and weaned when I was prego with my son who I JUST weaned at 21 mos. I would have had no problems going longer, but I'm going out of the country for a week and can't bring my son so I felt like it was a good time to wean.

Over the years, I have heard all kinds of comments from friends, sister's in law, grandmother, etc about nursing for what they think is too long, especially with my son. As if my nursing has anything to do with my them! The funniest part was that not one of those people could say nursing or breastfeeding...they always referred to it as "that." Like I'm doing something so shameful you can't even call it by name, LOL!

Anyway, I wish you as many more months of successful nursing as you want!

All the best!

 

[tmfranlk]

Just know that you are in good company from all of us who have posted. I nursed DD until she was almost 3 1/2yo. I think that the only thing that saved me from constant questioning was that we moved away from all family when she was 18mo. At 4yo we still have a family bed. As my best friend says, she doesn't know any college kids who still sleep with their parents so she'll enjoy it while they are young.

 

[solgent]

Breastfeeding is far and away the best choice. It is cheaper, better for the planet (no processing, packaging, transport), and healthier for mother and baby in many ways that extend over your child's lifetime. You might go to www.lalecheleague.org and look up the long list of benefits.

When you get comments you don't have to argue or persuade the other person. You can just make a statement such as "I feel good that every month of nursing lowers my risk of breast cancer."

Here is a link to an article about responding to and avoiding criticism about breastfeeding

 

[BrookeTx]

Wow, it is great to see other mommies who have/had nursed beyond 1 year! My first dd nursed until she was 2 years 4 months. I weaned her about 2 months into my pregnancy with 2nd dd and only because my milk had dried up. It was a dramatic experience for both of us.

My 2nd dd self weaned at 17 months. I was so sad, but she was ready.

I actually worked at our local WIC office as a peer counseler aka breastfeeding counselor and talked to lots of moms who never admitted to anyone they were still nursing their toddler. When I said, "Oh I did too!" They were relieved.

Luckily my family and the inlaws were very supporative and I attended LLL religiously.

I am very strong advocator for doing what is best for your family (that includes formula). Just remember you are doing what is best!