breastfeeeding

princessmoneysaver

I breastfed my first DD for 3 weeks then had a lot of problems so had to swop to bottle, my 2nd DD is now 6 months old & still exclusively breastfed. I have signed upto https://www.babyworld.co.uk which is fantastic for help & advice.

Soapy955

I'm fortunate in the fact that I had no problems at all breastfeeding my daughter. There was the initial uncomfortable feeling when the milk started flowing in the first week or so but since then we haven't looked back.
I was a bit embarrassed by the fact that she will be three in June and still has to have "boobie" as she calls it, to fall asleep! I'm now a bit easier in my mind that I'm not the only one still breastfeeding past two-and-a-half, although my family keep telling me to stop now!
It can be embarrassing when she gets tired when we are out and shee keeps shouting for "boobie" but I normally distract her 'til we get home, or until we are in the car, as that is the only place she can fall asleep without the breast, as the motion of the car sends her to sleep!

Can anyone give me advise on how to stop her wanting it now?
I know this is off the freebie topic but as you are all here discussing it I thought someone might have some ideas?

jennalicious

When I gave birth to my daughter a mere 18 years ago, breast feeding was not the "in" thing. I was told to feed my child sma gold. I insisted on breast feeding but got no support, found it really painful and my daughter eventually took to the bottle and continued to resist the breast.
I am my daughters best friend and have always enjoyed a very close relationship with her. So for all you mums that can't breastfeed, don't worry about it. I personally think that it has more to do with your attitude as a parent than your skills at breastfeeding.

CIS

well the developing world are copying our trends. I heard a story that a woman had twins. She breast fed one (due to low income) and bottle fed the other. The bottle fed baby died of a stomach infection.

My wife b/fed our two sons and enjoyed it (once the pain dissipated) and admittedly it was nice not having to sort out bottles during the night.

madhouseof4

I just have to thank you for posting, I now don't feel quiet so alone and embarrassed that I admitted "in public" that I still breastfeed my 2.5 year old (who will also be 3 in June). I had to lol at "boobie!" it's "milks" here :rotfl:

I certainly did not go into breastfeeding this time with any kind of goal in mind, especially after I was so disappointed that it didn't work out with ds1. I was extreamly surprised at how easy it was with ds2 (so for those who want to try again, do try, each child is different). After enduring the "10 second toe curler" for the first week, things settled down and we have not looked back. I was terribly worried that he would stop breastfeeding after he had major surgery at 9 months, but it was the only thing that calmed him down when he was allowed fluids again!

As for how to stop them for wanting it now, I don't have any magic solutions either, but tend to use distraction too and sometimes reasoning works, like explaing I am busy right now, but he can have milks in x number of minutes. Doesn't always work though :rolleyes: I get the when are you going to stop comments too, but just tell them, before he goes to college! They don't ask anymore :rotfl:

Anyway, just to say welll done (not enough people tell us that!) and give you a pat on the back. If you find a way to get her to wait, let me know

Soapy955 wrote:

I'm fortunate in the fact that I had no problems at all breastfeeding my daughter. There was the initial uncomfortable feeling when the milk started flowing in the first week or so but since then we haven't looked back.
I was a bit embarrassed by the fact that she will be three in June and still has to have "boobie" as she calls it, to fall asleep! I'm now a bit easier in my mind that I'm not the only one still breastfeeding past two-and-a-half, although my family keep telling me to stop now!
It can be embarrassing when she gets tired when we are out and shee keeps shouting for "boobie" but I normally distract her 'til we get home, or until we are in the car, as that is the only place she can fall asleep without the breast, as the motion of the car sends her to sleep!

Can anyone give me advise on how to stop her wanting it now?
I know this is off the freebie topic but as you are all here discussing it I thought someone might have some ideas?

anewman

Breast is best

http://www.channel4.com/health/microsites/F/family/parenting/qa_breast.html is an interesting read

Soapy955

madhouseof4 wrote:

I just have to thank you for posting, I now don't feel quiet so alone and embarrassed that I admitted "in public" that I still breastfeed my 2.5 year old (who will also be 3 in June). I had to lol at "boobie!" it's "milks" here :rotfl:

I certainly did not go into breastfeeding this time with any kind of goal in mind, especially after I was so disappointed that it didn't work out with ds1. I was extreamly surprised at how easy it was with ds2 (so for those who want to try again, do try, each child is different). After enduring the "10 second toe curler" for the first week, things settled down and we have not looked back. I was terribly worried that he would stop breastfeeding after he had major surgery at 9 months, but it was the only thing that calmed him down when he was allowed fluids again!

As for how to stop them for wanting it now, I don't have any magic solutions either, but tend to use distraction too and sometimes reasoning works, like explaing I am busy right now, but he can have milks in x number of minutes. Doesn't always work though :rolleyes: I get the when are you going to stop comments too, but just tell them, before he goes to college! They don't ask anymore :rotfl:

Anyway, just to say welll done (not enough people tell us that!) and give you a pat on the back. If you find a way to get her to wait, let me know

Thanks for the reply.
It can be a bit embarrassing when we are out as she shouts "boobie" so clearly as she is pulling at my top. There's no pretending that she wants anything other than a breastfeed! At least with "milks" you can pretend he wants a bottle or something!
I always feel a bit embarrassed if I'm watching Little Britain and that scene with David Walliams is on, where he is a grown man wanting a breastfeed! My Husband looks at me and raises his eyebrows as if to say "That'll be you one day!" :rolleyes:
I really don't know how to stop her wanting it though. I read that you can stick a plaster on both boobs and say they are broken but I think my daughter would just rip the plasters off!! Also I read that you could put something on them that doesn't taste very nice, but that just seems cruel!

Anyway, thanks again for the reply, and for the pat on the back, I'm patting you right back too, I feel a bit less isolated now, thanks to you!

ethansmum

I breastfeed my first 2 babies till 6 and 7 months respectively. I loved it and so did they. I stopped because I got worn down by people asking me when I was stopping and why haven't I stopped already. Well I'm proud to say tht number 3 is 10months and we're still going strong breastfeeding. I have told everyone (mostly family) that I will continue until he decides to stop- be that tomorrow or 10 months from now. We are both happy this way, and I'm certainly less anxious about keeping everyone else happy.

As for Boobs- i love mine. Who cares what they look like- they have served their purpose. DH loves his extra handful, DS loves 'em so I'm happy and proud!

Soapy955

ethansmum wrote:

As for Boobs- i love mine. Who cares what they look like- they have served their purpose. DH loves his extra handful, DS loves 'em so I'm happy and proud!

Well said.

yorkshirepudding_4

another one here doing extended bfing, mine is 2 yrs 5 months. there is a good extended breastfeeding forum on babycentre.co.uk