odd breastfeeding question

[Fly4free]

I am surprised that the 8 and 6 yr olds are not embarassed to ask for mommy's "ninnys" in front of people. I would think the horrified reaction they would get from others would be enough to make them stop.

I wonder if their pediatrician is aware of this behavior. I'm thinking the doctor would have something to say about this situation. I would be very concerned about the potential for psychological damage to these children. What if word gets out to their friends and classmates?

At the very least there are issues with needing to be "comforted" way past the age it should be needed. It would be like an 8year old walking around with a pacifier in his mouth. Or even a 4 year old with a paci.

 

[2girls4me]

Yeah, sounds like a Criminal Minds episode in the making!

Love this show!!!

And I agree, she is doing this so her kids need her. It's a bit ridiculous and over the top.

As far as the holiday goes, your house, your rules. Period.

I hope it works out for you!

 

[ginna74]

Love this show!!!

And I agree, she is doing this so her kids need her. It's a bit ridiculous and over the top.

As far as the holiday goes, your house, your rules. Period.

I hope it works out for you!

 

[golfgal]

I never met anyone at a La Leche League meeting (or anywhere else for that matter) who is still nursing a child at the age of 8. Have you?

Yes, many. I have even been invited to their "weening" parties-I did NOT attend.

 

[Nancyg56]

No way should children ever be put in a position like this. Very bad idea and completely inappropriate.

Originally I left it at Your House, Your Rules. I understand that you tried to talk to SIL and her response was MYOB. Well, let me take it a little further to say it is your business. Make it clear that no one is allowed to come into your home and make your family feel uncomfortable, no one. That factor alone puts you on more than level footing with any breastfeeding nazi, no matter how militant. No one has the right to make any of your guests feel uncomfortable in your home either. End of discussion. Stick to your guns.

Well said.

Yes, many. I have even been invited to their "weening" parties-I did NOT attend.

Yu cannot even make that up

 

[punkin]

Yes, many. I have even been invited to their "weening" parties-I did NOT attend.

That is quite gross. I think the oldest nursing child I ever knew was 4 (almost 5) and his mother was desperately trying to wean him (he had serious developmental issues). Pretty much everyone at La Leche weaned sometime around 3. Maybe I went to some progressive meetings.

I have never heard of (OK, I've heard, but never actually knew) ANYONE going 'till 8.

 

[FoundMyPrince]

Okay...I have to ask. What happened over the holiday weekend? Did the SIL come? How did things go?

 

[dansamy]

I want to know too!

 

[hambirg]

Me too.

 

[december]

me too!

 

[ilovejack02]

LOL me too , do tell op!!

 

[ameraumi]

I almost forgot about this! I am wondering as well!

 

[mom2boys77]

me too!!

 

[hereyago]

Wow, I just came upon this thread.


Thanks goodness I haven't eaten in awhile or I would throw up in my mouth. I am not a hater on breastfeeding, but that is just out there.

I just asked my DD12 what would she do if I breastfed her at 6 and 8 and she said she would be the most embarassed kid and wanted to know what kind of people are on this board that would do that


I didn't read each post, but has NO ONE in the family told her that she may have some issues? Not the OP of course.

 

[esbrick]

I'm in for the update!

 

[MickeySP]

I can hardly breathe I am laughing so hard.

It is hard explaining to a room of men why you are on the floor howling.

The next question is - Is it on youtube?

 

[Lassie Lynne]

Weirdness aside, that must be a logistical nightmare trying to satisfy four kids....who goes first, rock, paper scissors...number between 1 and 10??

Seriously, I sense some therapy somewhere down the road needed for those kids (and probably mom too), I mean, could you imagine when the older ones marry, do they admit they nursed until pre-teen age?? Do they expect themselves/wife to do it??

Ach....make me just shake my head .

 

[Fly4free]

Can't wait to hear the outcome. My Thanksgiving was so "normal".

 

[KellyWasHere]

I'd LOVE to hear too.

 

[DisneyBamaFan]

Okay, had to open the thread, and sorry that I did.