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Breastfeeding a toddler (Reply to this comment)
by career_girl
While I have never had a child, and if I do, I probably will not breastfeed. The reason is because I work a full time job, and have no interest in giving it up. Plus, I have no patience, so if I choose to have a baby, I would definitely need my husband to do a large percentage of the child duties. If he chooses not to think of it 50-50, I would not have kids. Perhaps, I would pump milk, because it is the best for the kid. I do think breastfeeding, while it may be natural and what nature intended, it should end by the time a baby becomes a toddler. Woman who breastfeed late in toddler's life, are doing it for sexual gratification. For example, I saw recently on tv about a woman nursing a 8 year old. This is not natural, and is sick. The kid should be taken away in that instance, because it is obvious the mother is a pervert. She also slept in the same bed with her kid.
I am curious: Have any women worked full time, and breastfed? Part of the reason I don't want to do it is because I would not give up my job. Why should I? Personally I think women who give up jobs for full time motherhood are a bad example for girls, and other women, because people will not think of women as nothing but mommies, which is stereotypical, and outdated!
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Nov 15 '02
12:32 am PST
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Re: Its called weening (Reply to this comment)
by kksg13
Yeah erik imagine your suprise to find that someone doesn't share your stupid opinion. I don't see women who will actually admit to breastfeeding a two year old kid in real life thats because its freaky so they come on the chat boards to post it. Sounds like someone could use a man.
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Sep 16 '00
4:26 pm PDT
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grosssssssssssssssss (Reply to this comment)
by tcchitwood
I think i'm going to puke. That chick who is breast feeding a two year old needs to wean herself it sounds like. What a loser. Maybe if some of you yentas got a job you wouldn't be so into breastfeeding.
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Sep 16 '00
4:23 pm PDT
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Good for you! (Reply to this comment)
by CJsMommy
I actually had hoped to breastfeed my son a lot longer than I did (7 months), but he weaned himself, so I had no choice but to stop. Bravo for continuing as long as you have! Especially with a child who has allergies!
Jennifer
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Sep 15 '00
5:26 pm PDT
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Good for you! (Reply to this comment)
by CJsMommy
I actually had hoped to breastfeed my son a lot longer than I did (7 months), but he weaned himself, so I had no choice but to stop. Bravo for continuing as long as you have! Especially with a child who has allergies!
Jennifer
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Sep 15 '00
5:26 pm PDT
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Loved your comment..... (Reply to this comment)
by DebaeW
....about how when babies are a little older it is wonderful to see them really appreciate their milk and interrupt nursing with hugs and kisses. My little guy does this too and it's such a cuddly close time with him; wouldn't trade it for the world!
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Sep 10 '00
4:58 am PDT
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Nothing wrong with you .... (Reply to this comment)
by yablo26
Just because this world is growing beyond itself, doesnt mean your doing anything wrong. I think its wonderful that you are so motherly to your child. Back in the old days, before supermarkets, technology, and convienence, mothers breastfed thier babies for a very long time. Im proud of you. Your a selfless, loving mom. And you are setting a great example for your daughter. By the way, I have a child, and did not breastfeed. I was very young, and scared to do it. Therefore, I am unbias in this topic
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Sep 09 '00
8:29 am PDT
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Great article (Reply to this comment)
by NyokaK
I really enjoyed your article. I'm currently bfing my 21 mo and I'm pregnant. Its been an excruciating few months of sore nipples, but its getting better. There's nothing like nursing a toddler. They love their milk and can finally show some appreciation. Mine stops frequently to kiss and hug. But I don't do it for me, I do it because its the best thing I will ever do for her. There is nothing "gross" about it. I don't understand some people...
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Jul 14 '00
8:11 am PDT
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Re: Its called weening (Reply to this comment)
by KingGirl
Great review Deb! And it sounds like some one should educate themselves on the topic of breastfeeding before they start spouting off rude comments!
Dana
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Jun 06 '00
10:58 am PDT
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Re: Its called weening (Reply to this comment)
by erikainnh
The only thing "gross" around here is your ignorance. If you would take the time to do a little reading on the subject you would find out that the average age of weaning worldwide is between two and four years. Both the World Health Organization and the Canadian Pediatric Society recommend nursing until AT LEAST 2 years of age. According to your other immature and nasty comment below, I guess the majority of the world's women need psychological therapy? After reading your comments here I thought you were some dumb teenage boy. Imagine my surprise to learn from your profile that you're a 27 year-old woman! Obviously you are the one that needs to grow up.
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May 27 '00
12:26 am PDT
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Re: grow up!! (Reply to this comment)
by kksg13
How about this- I promise to take a spelling lesson and you promise to spend a little more time with your husband. Sounds like you could use it.
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May 12 '00
3:24 am PDT
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Re: grow up!! (Reply to this comment)
by kksg13
sounds like you are a little freaky lady. if you are that attached to breast feeding maybe you should seek professional help. Lets keep in mind who it is supposed to benefit.
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May 11 '00
6:12 am PDT
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Re: grow up!! (Reply to this comment)
by DebaeW
Thank you for your supportive comment. And congratulations on your daughter! I was just looking at a picture of my daughter when she was 7 months old, I can hardly believe she was that small. You're right to be savoring every moment with your precious baby!
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May 11 '00
4:30 am PDT
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grow up!! (Reply to this comment)
by gigismom
First of all I am responding to the person who came down on DebaeW. Why do women find it necessary to be so critical and downright mean to each other? Nursing a toddler not only is beneficial to the child in many ways (too many to mention here) but also to the mother. Regardless of this, we are not supposed to attack each others specific opinions in the comments but rather HOW THEY ARE WRITTEN. Grow up, educate yourself on breastfeeding then take a spelling lesson and maybe you will be qualified to respond to this opinion. DabaeW, you wrote a beautiful opinion (which I happen to agree with). I currently have a beautiful 7-month old daughter who I am proud to say will nurse until we are both ready to stop. If that means she nurses into her 3rd year of her life so be it. After all, 3 years in the context of her entire life is such a small time yet will make such a difference.
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May 10 '00
7:49 pm PDT
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Re: Its called weening (Reply to this comment)
by kksg13
well too bad.. there is no EDIT on comments. But thats what we have people like you for. You can really tell who has a 5 year old hanging off them LOL.
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May 05 '00
3:19 am PDT
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Re: Its called weening (Reply to this comment)
by Niffercoo2
And it's spelled "weaning".
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May 04 '00
5:50 pm PDT
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Good for you- and Eric too! (Reply to this comment)
by kerilee
I am a mother of 3. All of them breastfed. The first 2 (girls) stopped early, before 6 months. My son however continued until he was 15 months old then eventually (on his own) stopped and now uses a sippy cup. It's his birthday today. He is 2 : )
My son never took a bottle, was hardly ever sick, and a VERY happy well adjusted baby. Breastfeeding that long was not a decision I made before he was born. It just happened and I am so glad it did.
Don't let anybody tell you when to stop. Let that be you and Erics decision. If you are comfortable with it then that's all that's important.
It takes patients and love to breastfeed that long. I'm not sure why people think it's time to stop when babies hit there first birthday. I guess maybe they don't know the benifits? Oh well, their loss our gain!
Keep up the great work!
Keri
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May 04 '00
8:57 am PDT
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Re: Its called weening (Reply to this comment)
by Prncess
Puleeze! Sorry but I have to disagree with you! (not the reviewer but the person who left this comment).
There is nothing gross about using the breasts for what they were intended--food & comfort.
Adults are allowed to suck on cigarettes or eat for comfort. Why shouldn't a child be allowed to progress at his or her own pace.
Yes, I am sporadically nursing a 2 year old.
None of anyone's business & she is slowly tapering off.
Vicky K.
Prncess
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May 04 '00
8:55 am PDT
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Its called weening (Reply to this comment)
by kksg13
It is not the childs decision to decide when to stop breastfeeding. Human mothers and animal mothers are supposed to make that decision for them. Its called weening. Are you still going to be breastfeeding when he gets to the first grade? Show up during lunch time and recess because HE wants to? It can get to the gross point- I'm sorry.
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May 04 '00
8:46 am PDT
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