Comments on: Extended Nursing… http://mommynewsblog.com/extended-nursing/ Breastfeeding Support and Guidance from moms who have been there Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:26:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2 By: Mommy News http://mommynewsblog.com/extended-nursing/comment-page-1/#comment-10064 Mommy News Wed, 02 Mar 2011 20:26:05 +0000 http://mommynewsblog.com/?p=5585#comment-10064 That is wonderful @Melissa! Thanks so much for sharing your story. It's fascinating how our views change once we are in the midst of it. -- Judy That is wonderful @Melissa! Thanks so much for sharing your story. It’s fascinating how our views change once we are in the midst of it. — Judy

]]> By: MelissaT http://mommynewsblog.com/extended-nursing/comment-page-1/#comment-10062 MelissaT Wed, 02 Mar 2011 20:17:37 +0000 http://mommynewsblog.com/?p=5585#comment-10062 This really speaks to me. I too though it was weird to breastfeed so long. My own mother even nursed me until I was two and I still thought it was weird. I was determined to nurse for 1 year, becuase I wanted to give him the best health possible. As time progressed. I really enjoyed nursing him. He's 20 months now and as soon as I get home from work he asks to nurse. It's our little way to bond after time apart. This really speaks to me. I too though it was weird to breastfeed so long. My own mother even nursed me until I was two and I still thought it was weird.

I was determined to nurse for 1 year, becuase I wanted to give him the best health possible. As time progressed. I really enjoyed nursing him. He’s 20 months now and as soon as I get home from work he asks to nurse. It’s our little way to bond after time apart.

]]> By: Mommy News http://mommynewsblog.com/extended-nursing/comment-page-1/#comment-8682 Mommy News Fri, 31 Dec 2010 15:32:02 +0000 http://mommynewsblog.com/?p=5585#comment-8682 That is a great story Alycia - thanks so much for sharing it!! -- Judy That is a great story Alycia – thanks so much for sharing it!! — Judy

]]> By: Alycia http://mommynewsblog.com/extended-nursing/comment-page-1/#comment-8674 Alycia Fri, 31 Dec 2010 01:27:44 +0000 http://mommynewsblog.com/?p=5585#comment-8674 I nursed my son until he self-weaned at 34 months, and part of that time was spent tandem nursing my second child. She self-weaned (much to my distress) at around 20 months during my third pregnancy, and I am currently nursing her 7 month old younger brother. My oldest son is so very accustomed to seeing nursing babies and children (I have a great group of crunchy friends) that when he saw a woman nursing under a blanket at Target one day he thought it was hilarious. He kept staring with a big smile, laughing, and saying, "What's that baby doing under the blanket?!" He thought it was so silly that he was eating under there. I felt so good that nursing is such an everyday activity to him that the only thing worth noting about the whole thing was the fact that the mother was so covered up while doing so! I nursed my son until he self-weaned at 34 months, and part of that time was spent tandem nursing my second child. She self-weaned (much to my distress) at around 20 months during my third pregnancy, and I am currently nursing her 7 month old younger brother. My oldest son is so very accustomed to seeing nursing babies and children (I have a great group of crunchy friends) that when he saw a woman nursing under a blanket at Target one day he thought it was hilarious. He kept staring with a big smile, laughing, and saying, “What’s that baby doing under the blanket?!” He thought it was so silly that he was eating under there. I felt so good that nursing is such an everyday activity to him that the only thing worth noting about the whole thing was the fact that the mother was so covered up while doing so!

]]> By: Lois http://mommynewsblog.com/extended-nursing/comment-page-1/#comment-6292 Lois Tue, 13 Jul 2010 12:02:28 +0000 http://mommynewsblog.com/?p=5585#comment-6292 Just wanted to pass on the "A Blog With Substance" Award to you: http://makingourfamilycomplete.blogspot.com/2010/07/we-won-blogging-with-substance-award.html. Just wanted to pass on the “A Blog With Substance” Award to you: http://makingourfamilycomplete.blogspot.com/2010/07/we-won-blogging-with-substance-award.html.

]]> By: Mommy News http://mommynewsblog.com/extended-nursing/comment-page-1/#comment-6285 Mommy News Wed, 07 Jul 2010 22:14:32 +0000 http://mommynewsblog.com/?p=5585#comment-6285 @Logan - I'm so sorry your friend felt that way. I know so many people who DID breastfeed and still think going beyond 1 is abnormal. My sister for-instance - always told me it was "gross" or "abnormal" that I nursed my son for so long (as a matter of fact, we just had a "discussion" about it yesterday). So many moms miss out on this beautiful extension of the relationship that they have with their children because our society is so warped when it comes to accepting breastfeeding at all. I always tell moms that they are the only ones who know what their little ones need. Don't let anyone tell you different (or try to shame you into feeling differently). And if your Dr doesn't support you - get a new Dr. <> -- Judy @Logan – I’m so sorry your friend felt that way. I know so many people who DID breastfeed and still think going beyond 1 is abnormal. My sister for-instance – always told me it was “gross” or “abnormal” that I nursed my son for so long (as a matter of fact, we just had a “discussion” about it yesterday). So many moms miss out on this beautiful extension of the relationship that they have with their children because our society is so warped when it comes to accepting breastfeeding at all. I always tell moms that they are the only ones who know what their little ones need. Don’t let anyone tell you different (or try to shame you into feeling differently). And if your Dr doesn’t support you – get a new Dr. <> — Judy

]]> By: Mommy News http://mommynewsblog.com/extended-nursing/comment-page-1/#comment-6284 Mommy News Wed, 07 Jul 2010 22:11:08 +0000 http://mommynewsblog.com/?p=5585#comment-6284 Thanks for sharing your story @Monique! What a beautiful journey you had with your little one. -- Judy Thanks for sharing your story @Monique! What a beautiful journey you had with your little one. — Judy

]]> By: Mommy News http://mommynewsblog.com/extended-nursing/comment-page-1/#comment-6282 Mommy News Wed, 07 Jul 2010 22:08:26 +0000 http://mommynewsblog.com/?p=5585#comment-6282 @Taz - your son will eat real foods when he is ready. Lots of nursing toddlers get more of their nutrition from breastmilk than from food - it's perfectly normal and happens more often than anyone realizes. Your child will know when he is ready to eat more. --Judy @Taz – your son will eat real foods when he is ready. Lots of nursing toddlers get more of their nutrition from breastmilk than from food – it’s perfectly normal and happens more often than anyone realizes. Your child will know when he is ready to eat more. –Judy

]]> By: Mommy News http://mommynewsblog.com/extended-nursing/comment-page-1/#comment-6281 Mommy News Wed, 07 Jul 2010 22:06:44 +0000 http://mommynewsblog.com/?p=5585#comment-6281 @ShanD It is amazing how many people feel the need to tell you they think you should stop - it's crazy!! I found with my son that I got a LOT of comments from people between 12 and 18 months - but after that most people stopped commenting - I figured that they just "gave up" and figured they couldn't change me anymore. You are the only one who knows what is best for your baby - so keep doing what you are doing and ignore (or educate if you so choose) the ignorance. -- Judy @ShanD It is amazing how many people feel the need to tell you they think you should stop – it’s crazy!! I found with my son that I got a LOT of comments from people between 12 and 18 months – but after that most people stopped commenting – I figured that they just “gave up” and figured they couldn’t change me anymore. You are the only one who knows what is best for your baby – so keep doing what you are doing and ignore (or educate if you so choose) the ignorance. — Judy

]]> By: Mommy News http://mommynewsblog.com/extended-nursing/comment-page-1/#comment-6279 Mommy News Wed, 07 Jul 2010 22:03:21 +0000 http://mommynewsblog.com/?p=5585#comment-6279 That is so awesome Mommypotamus. Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts. Congrats on your pregnancy and on your desire to let your baby-to-be self-wean. That is so awesome Mommypotamus. Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts. Congrats on your pregnancy and on your desire to let your baby-to-be self-wean.

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