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| 19 Apr 2011 07:41 AM |
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so i ran across this on another military wife thing on i am on and was wondering what you all thought about breastfeeding children 4+ yo?
http://dulcefamily.blogspot.com/2010/12/what-is-it-like-to-breastfeed-older.html
So after I read this I did a google search and saw this documentary about breastfeeding and this lasy breastfed an 8 year old.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxv6R9fUO74
what do you all think about this?
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Rigger
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| 19 Apr 2011 08:22 AM |
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I think its weird and creepy. These women need to deal with the serious attachment issues they have. |
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WeeOne
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| 19 Apr 2011 08:24 AM |
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Exactly what I was going to say, Riggerwife. I am not doctor but I thought after a certain number of months, the child doesn't gain any nutritional benefit from breastfeeding.. |
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| 19 Apr 2011 08:30 AM |
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i made my husband watch the you tube video and he said "that girl is as big as you" referring to the breastfeeing 8 year old... IMO the 8 year old it is more of an emotional/psychological thing. They commented that they like the taste but why not just put it in a cup or something?? i dont know. it is definitely different and not something I will be doing |
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mandij81
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| 19 Apr 2011 09:04 AM |
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I want to breastfeed when I have a baby, but I think after about the time they start getting teeth will be the end of breastfeeding. IMO after a certain age it just gets weird. Like I would be ok to see a woman breastfeed an 8 mo old, but to see a woman breastfeeding a toddler or older just seems wrong to me. But I guess if its your child and the Dr says its ok you can do what you want as far as breastfeding. |
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*usmc*eodwife
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| 19 Apr 2011 09:17 AM |
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I think it's weird and wrong. I know many women who breastfed for 12-18 mths, that seems plenty long enough IMO.
Once when I was at the WIC office I saw a child about five lift his mom's shirt up and right there in the waiting room start nursing. It was uncomfortable to say the least. |
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mandij81
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| 19 Apr 2011 09:24 AM |
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Posted By *usmc*eodwife on 19 Apr 2011 09:17 AM
I think it's weird and wrong. I know many women who breastfed for 12-18 mths, that seems plenty long enough IMO.
Once when I was at the WIC office I saw a child about five lift his mom's shirt up and right there in the waiting room start nursing. It was uncomfortable to say the least.
That would have weirded me out. If you are going to breastfeed a child that big it needs to be done in private and I sure wouldn't want my child to just lift my shirt in public |
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SJ
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| 19 Apr 2011 11:34 AM |
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Posted By Riggerwife on 19 Apr 2011 08:22 AM
I think its weird and creepy. These women need to deal with the serious attachment issues they have.
Amen.
I find it wrong and repelling. In my opinion 12 months is plenty to nurse your child but anything older than 2 years is definitely not right. Personally, I plan on nursing my children for 6-12 months if possible. |
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DrewsLotus
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| 19 Apr 2011 12:06 PM |
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My sister is still nursing my nephew, who is 19 months old. She keeps saying she hopes he weans himself soon. 2 years old would be the absolute limit for me. If they are capable of eating most foods and feeding themselves while they're at it, I don't see the need for breastfeeding. If they don't NEED the milk to supplement their diet, why nurse them? For the mother's reasons, that's why. Its not about the childs needs at that point, it's about the mother, and it's disgusting. |
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MrsZawicki
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| 19 Apr 2011 12:15 PM |
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DD is 17 months and I'm weaning her but taking it in steps. She drinks from her sippy cup and eats regular foods but isn't completely ready to give up the breastmilk just yet. I don't think I would personally ever breastfeed beyond two years, but I can understand a child's not wanting to give it up. DD is super demanding sometimes. She can throw some major fits when she doesn't get milk. lol |
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Sharkbait
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| 19 Apr 2011 12:36 PM |
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I think it is creepy creepy creepy...in Europe people tend to breast feed longer than here in the U.S and it is still creepy...my sister in law is still breast feeding and my nephew is 19months...thing is he is super clingy, whiny and never sleeps through the night because of it. My aunt breast fed my cousin til she was about 2 or so and I remember seeing my little cousin walk over to her and try and lift up her shirt and stuff...just gross....nipple + teeth = no beau-no |
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Suzanne
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| 19 Apr 2011 12:52 PM |
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I think its soo wrong.
And when it comes to figuring out when to stop, I like to think about when I'd stop giving formula and bottles. For me, at a year old, I switch them to milk in a cup. |
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lauren
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| 19 Apr 2011 12:58 PM |
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Yeah I think it is weird when the kid is that old. If it is the moms not wanting to let go of the baby stage then maybe they need some therapy and if the mom is letting the kid make the choice oh wow they are in for a hard road with that kid. When they get teeth I think that would be the end for me. |
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Living&Loving
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| 19 Apr 2011 02:03 PM |
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Ewwwww. Especially the picture in the blog ... whoa. |
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klyn725
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| 19 Apr 2011 02:14 PM |
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Wow that makes me very uncomfortable. I don't think I'd ever want to hear from my child how good my breastmilk is. Ick! I have never done any research into this topic but that just seems so inappropriate to me. And at 8 yrs old?!?!?!?! That is just way too old. I'm all creeped out now! |
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lauren
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| 19 Apr 2011 02:17 PM |
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Ok so I was reading the post under the blog and one of the ladies said her son is about to be 7 and she is dry nursing him. Does this mean nothing is coming out? Why would someone keep going if nothing is coming out? I didn't even know that people do that. |
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| 19 Apr 2011 02:40 PM |
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haha lauren my husband read those comments to me because i was in the car driving and he goes "you mean her kid is just sucking on her boob for the fun of it?!?!? kind of sounds like that I do to you"' yeah THAT is especially creepy. if nothing is coming out you need to stop!! |
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| 19 Apr 2011 02:42 PM |
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ironically we were watching criminal minds later in the evening and the killer was all messed up with mommy issues and it turns out his mom breastfed him really late in life! what a coincidence! |
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Chamahash
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| 19 Apr 2011 02:55 PM |
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Huh. Well, definitely not for me. I want to breastfeed for the first year, but I think after that I'll be switching to whole milk, like all my friends have done. Watching the 8 yo breasfeed on YouTube was... odd. |
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ETNavyWife
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| 19 Apr 2011 02:58 PM |
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  Found this on a site when trying to google what it meant:
I like, enjoy having my nipples, breast being sucked on, as if I was breast feeding a child again. My milk is long gone, but the joy, the pleasure of still having someone wanting to put my breast to their mouth, even though they are dry, is still very pleasing. I welcome those that wish to nurse on my dry breasts for a pleasing activity.
www.experienceproject.com/stories/L...ng/1437161 |
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