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goanmad

Vicki - Does that mean that they don't approve of breast feeding after 2 years of age? How dare they and how disappointing for you. Makes me wonder whether you should form a breakaway group.
I've never had kids but little bro' and I were breast-fed well afer our second birthday. Mum always maintains that's why both of us were such healthy kids (I never missed a day of school throughout my entire education).

lostinrates

goanmad wrote: »

My friend's just called me, her partner's dad passed away at lunchtime after a long illness. Clever's got someone kind and lovely to look after her.

Thank you, that made me cry (in a good way).

retro_bluebell

xxvickixx wrote: »

I'm in such a bad mood. Our calendar isn't allowed to feature children over 2. I'm not sure I want to be involved now as it's not a message I want to convey. I've written a very contained e-mail to PCT but don't think they'll change their mind. I'm very disapointed with the descision and am questioning whether I'm happy continuing to give up my time as a volunteer if that's how they feel about it.
Rant over, for now. I know this isn't the place really, I'm just to angry to actually *talk* to anyone.

Why have they made that decision? Have you highlighted that the WHO advised bf for 2 years? Theres a LOT of info on how beneficial extended breastfeeding can be- you probably know all that though...what are they trying to suggest with that limit?

xxvickixx

Thanks ladies, I know that it's a hotly debated issue and didn't mean to stir up emotions here,
Yes Goan I think that's what they think, but are hiding behind their incorrect interpretation of the WHO guidelines. I have suggested that if they are keen on illustrating Health Orgainisation guidlines to the letter then perhaps they should only use mums with a healthy BMI also. I had 6 points but that was one of my favourites lol!
Yes Retro, WHO advises for 2 years as a minimum and beyond!

ETA - Go your Mum Goan!

retro_bluebell

My god Im mad on your behalf! If you need anyone else to protest against this send me their details I have a good few facts I could tell them!:mad:

jtb2412

Vicki, firstly I don't agree with their decision ...... I just wanted to offer another angle on it?

I'm wondering if they're worried about all the lets say 'strange' people out there who might get some sort of pleasure out of the calendar :mad:? Maybe that's what they're thinking of? I could be totally way off mark though, it's just a thought .

Goan, I thought your post re lost's doggie was very thoughtful and touching xx

retro_bluebell

jtb2412 wrote: »

Vicki, firstly I don't agree with their decision ...... I just wanted to offer another angle on it?

I'm wondering if they're worried about all the lets say 'strange' people out there who might get some sort of pleasure out of the calendar :mad:? Maybe that's what they're thinking of? I could be totally way off mark though, it's just a thought .

Goan, I thought your post re lost's doggie was very thoughtful and touching xx

But thats the whole reason there should be a calender/ highlighting....people see it as odd anyway and something sinister at that age...I would assume that anyone that gets their kicks out of that would get it out of seeing a tiny baby being fed anyway.

Not having a go at you- Im bloody mad lol

xxvickixx

Hmm jtb, maybe I hadn't thought of that, but if they had come out and said it at least I wouldn't be feeling like a social outcast!

daisybella

aw Vicki, you should never let ANYONE make you feel like a social outcast.

lostinrates

Its interesting. honestly I've never seen an ''older child'' suckling (though know people do). I had a friend who was very open about breastfeeding (we're not prudish kinda people in ''my gang'') until her kiddy became walky and talky. I asked her why (it was about the same time as the tv documentary on older brast feeding kids, and my firends and I don't have many boundaries anyway..) and she said it was two fold: one that she thought it was odd for people and the other she thought , while breast feeding was something to continue, her child was learning appropriate manners...in the same way she wouldn't be a mum who let her kids snatch food of the shelf to munch in a supermarket trolley as she shopped.


What upper age limit might have been acceptable? Did you counter with one?

edit: I should add no one in our group would have felt odd or minded had her toddler kept breastfeeding in front of us. I'm not sure I'd feel the same of a school aged child though.