As a Doula I can tell you that the AAP and WHO recommend nursing for two years. AND exclusively for 6 months. I don't know a two year old who can't walk. ;-) (obviously there are exceptions to the walking statement)
And that you SHOULD! I am also considering starting one for my community.
What I would have given for one 16 years ago with my first.
And as to nursing in Disney, it was easy. I got very few looks even when my daughter was almost 2.
Good luck to all of you. You will do awesome! Well, heck! You already have.
I'm seriously considering it! Everyone keeps telling me to supplement with formula, and I refuse. I'm having issues with low supply. I had the same problem with my son and ended up formula feeding him because he had other health issues and my supply just wasn't enough BUT I know better than to supplement this time around. I know that giving LO formula will hurt my supply more. I'm waiting for my Domperidone to come and hopefully it will be the answer to my prayers!
As far as BF in Disney, I do it anywhere anytime so I'm not concerned about doing it at Disney. I say if people have a problem with me nursing my child it's exactly that, THEIIR problem. I don't know when it became so much more socially acceptable to give your child a synthetic version of something you can give them naturally.
I know you are probably not looking for advice...but two things stand out to me.
One is 90% of the time, low milk production is a result of a not so perfect latch.
OR Thyroid problems. (a lot of those go under the radar..where a dr. will say you are "normal" but really are not. A very small supplement of thyroid med will usually fix the problem with in days..)
Just two things to consider sweetie.
Dh told me tonight (while I was nursing) that she was too old to nurse if she could ask for it in complete sentences. I told him she wouldn't be punished for being smart
I just don't understand how something so natural is such a taboo issue, especially in today's society. Unless you watch LO latch on, I'm no more exposed than the 18 year old with her cleavage hanging out. Why is it any different?
Thanks for the laugh. I think you will feel more at home on the community board. 
As a Doula I can tell you that the AAP and WHO recommend nursing for two years. AND exclusively for 6 months. I don't know a two year old who can't walk. ;-) (obviously there are exceptions to the walking statement)
I usually don't care about nursing in public, but I do worry about small children walking by who aren't familiar w/ nursing (shame, I think) and their moms and dads giving me the evil eye...
I highly doubt any kid would even notice you nursing, there's so much more to see in Disney. And who cares what their parents think, you'll never see them again.
I usually don't care about nursing in public, but I do worry about small children walking by who aren't familiar w/ nursing (shame, I think) and their moms and dads giving me the evil eye...
I highly doubt any kid would even notice you nursing, there's so much more to see in Disney. And who cares what their parents think, you'll never see them again.
This. Also, all that has to be said is that a mommy is feeding her baby. I haven't explained the full bit about birds and bees to DS7 and he's still totally accepting of the fact that I'm feeding his sister and doesn't question things any further.
