Breastfeeding and Weaning
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Breastfeeding and Weaning
i have 3 childern and i breastfed all til a little after their 2nd birthday. right now im working with my daughter to start weaning her off she turns 2 in may, i know shes not ready,but my husband is pushing me to stop breastfeeding. so for me the preasure to stop is coming from my husband mostly and other family / friends who never even breastfed in their lives!
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My son just turned a year old and everyone is asking how long I was going to breastfeed. Some make jokes but it really doesn't bother me. My husband is very supportive. I have read breastfeeding books and decided that natural weaning was the I wanted to go. I love the time with my son! He does not take a pacifer, never liked a bottle or formula, he has taken to eating soild foods and drinking water and whole milk from his sippy cup, however, he still loves to breastfeed. I was so excited to find this article that supported natural weaning and puts no time limit on breastfeeding! I was also excited to read their are so many other mothers that feel the way I do about natural weaning! I really am not along in my way of thinking!
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My second daughter weaned at seven months old. It was a combination of my milk drying up and her interest in solids that led to weaning. I couldn't keep up my supply anymore, even with pumping, and so the number of feedings slowly dwindled to nothing. I didn't have any engorgement or problems, thank goodness, and she adjusted to formula with no problem. I wish we could have gone longer, but I'm happy for the time we did have.
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My doctor told me that since my son is about 15months now that its time to stop beastfeeding...i have struggled with depression from my last pregnancy. With my son breastfeeding is a calming time. im glad iread this article and i have now decided not to stop breastfeeding. i will do it the natural way and he will tell me and let me know when he is ready to stop
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breadfeeding is best for the development of baby. that article is very great! i really love that
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I use to wonder why my mother breastfed my brother and I until we were both around three years old. Now, as breastfeeding mother myself, I understand why. What's a couple of years? Enjoying the closeness I get to have with my daughter is wonderful. In just a few short years she won't be completely independent, but she won't need me as much. I cherish this time in our life together.
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The LaMa Bra helped me tremendously with weaning. With my first, I was quite blessed with over production and I could control my engorgement and supply...after the second, I returned back to work and my boss never even know when the cold paks were in. I was able to breastfeed 6 months more in the morning and night..using the LaMa Bra during the day. You can visit http://www.lamabra.com for more details but I know it helped me in more than one way!! Good luck
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I am happy to see an article dealing with natural weaning but it is disappointing not to see some solutions for weaning earlier than when a child is naturally ready. I was looking for information on the best way to wean a 5 month old and this article just didn't help and on top of it made me feel like a "bad mother" for stopping after 5 months.
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I really like this article. My daughter is 18 months old and loves to eat. When I had to go to the E. R. the doctor asked me how old she was and told me that she was too old to still be breastfeeding. I was so furious, because she did not have children so she had no place saying anything. However, I see that I am not the only one who has come into conflicts like that. It's nice to know that I am not alone in this matter.
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My daughter turned 2 yesterday. She LOVES to nurse! She ends up in the bed with us at night and drinks quite a bit then. She also nurses before her afternoon nap. Other than that, she eats and drinks regular food and drink. She is small for her age and looks alot younger. I never nurse in public, but I still feel like I am in the wrong for doing this so long. She enjoys it, and it is relaxing for me---but I think it is just her pacifier at this point. Any suggestions on how to wean her off? Or should I let her decide when it's time??
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