Go Ahead! Nurse That Toddler!: RE:Go Ahead! Nurse That Toddler!

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Shawna,
I was just surfing thru the latest articles--and yours peaked my interest. You are absolutely correct--and your article is a wonderful testament to your strength of character.

I am long past those days of nursing--my youngest is 23 years old---but when he was a baby, I felt I stood alone. I heard woman say, "I nursed my baby for 2 months". and they thought that was an accomplishment.

My oldest child was nursed for 12 months--but then he preferred a glass to hold. My youngest was nursed for over two years. I was hospitalized when he was 2, and refused to go in unless they'd let my son stay with me. (My Mom took care of him during procedures.)I refused meds so I could continue to nurse. I received everything from raised eyebrows to nasty comments--but I never regretted my descision.

When my son was at the age when he was just starting kindergarten, someone mentioned pierced nipples in his earshot. His comment---"But how will she be able to nurse her babies?"

Actually, I think this fosters a better respect for woman---breasts are not there just to make our sweaters look good.

Joan

-- posted by pyrangel