I've continued breastfeeding my 11 mth old and I receive constant comments (and very strange looks once they realise I'm still nursing her) from family members. Comments from strangers I dont care about, but my own family and family-in-law are different. I just dont understand their point of view, so if you can enlighten me on this please do! The last from my father: "So how long are you going to nurse her, till she's 10?" I always nurse privately so it isnt the seeing it that is bothering them, it is the very THOUGHT. I've been reading other ?'s asked on this same subject but I cant seem to find an answer that explains this hang-up. It can't all be guilt from bottle-feeders, can it? Or that we're sexualizing something that shouldnt be. Goodness, I saw someone comment that a 2 yr old being breastfed is child abuse! People saying to stop when the baby can eat solid food, has teeth, drink from a cup, etc. What, at 6 mths old??? I'd love to continue but I feel weighed down by my family.
2006-10-05
02:44:30
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MaPetiteHippopotame
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