Hi. My dd just turned one and I'm an EP mom. We started mixing in cow's milk and she's been doing great. What's been bothering me is comments from other recent moms at work. Other people don't think of it twice when they see me with a pump bag in the hall but other recent moms we all know each other since we share the pumping room. They've been saying things like "you still pump?" "Wow, how long are you going to pump?" "Can't she eat solid yet?" And my fav " she doesn't need it any more". I never gave them any grief or my opinions when they want to quit pumping no matter what their LO's age or asked for reason why. It's their decision. There is this really annoying coworked who says "wow, you still pump?" Everytime she sees me with the pump which is multiple times a week for multiple weeks. I am running out of polite things to say to her. I am planning on weaning soon but gradually. But she is starting day care in Jan and I would like to give at least 1 bottle per day until she starts DC for final share of my immune sys. But what does it matter to them what I do?. Why do I have to say anything at all? May be, i don't want to share that she's a late teether and didn't want to start solid until 10mo and does not like formula. Yes she gets water too but she still asks for milk and I don't mind giving it to her. On top of which I am well aware of WHO recommendation so I know I am not alone in this. Sorry, I had to vent. It's just that repeated comments from them are getting to me. I've gone down to just 4 pumps a day (since I EP) so that is usually just 1pump at work but it still solicits comment from these people. I don't know how much longer my supply will last and I hope I can make it to feb 2015 but I'm afraid I will run mad from rage from these comments long before that. It's been a ride this past year and there were some tough times. The one advice I got from here I appreciated the most was dont wuit on your hardest day. I can't believe how much I ended up enjoying nursing and the bonding once we got over initial difficulties. I was definitely sad when she quit nursing and we moved on to EP. But I am so happy that we made it to 1yr and it was the right choice for us. Some mom's get judged for not bfing and some get judged for bfing too long. I just wish that people exercise better judgement and know when it is time to comment and w hen it isn't, just know some boundaries. Thsnk you for reading this rant and thank you a ll wonderful ladies here, your advice and encouragement have been so valuable when I was battling latc hing problems, cracking, clogging, s. upply issue, a n d. E v e r y t hi n g. El s e . T h a n k. Y o u .

Re: breastfeeding after 1yr
Also, my favorite response to people like your annoying co-worker is to say, "oh! Why do you ask?" Because then they're the ones on the spot, and they get all flustered because you're all cheerful and polite
@AnonterDreamer, I hope you wont have to deal with this. Nursing is one thing but pumping is no fun lugging all that in the morning and fighting for nursing room reservations. Still the end is almost near and thankfully DD is turning into a healthy solid eater so I wont have to deal with the unwelcome comments much longer. Hope everyone is having a great end to the holiday weekend ~
**DD1 - 7/9/98**
**DS - 11/9/00**
**DD2 - 4/30/13**
I just never realized how much people cared about breast feeding (or not breast feeding) until I had DD.
Thanks ladies, 1 yr was definitely a biggie for me. There were some days I thought I was going to stop earlier but I'm so happy that we made it this far and she's been lucky and has not had any flu or fever! I am sure this will all change as soon as we start DC...
TTC 12/2009 Me: 32 – Thyroid issues (on Levothroid)
IUIs 1-3 with Clomid + Ovidrel + Gonal-F, BFNs
12/11 went to a new RE and DH had another SA and was diagnosed with Varicoceles
2/12 DH had Varicocele Repair
BFP- expecting 08/19/13
Daughter born 8/17/13
My DD is turning 1 next week. I plan to continue nursing for a little while and wean off daytime pumps. I'm very supportive of extended breast-feeders, but I've asked mothers in the lactation room many times what their future plans are for breastfeeding and/or pumping. Likewise, I'm asked this by others from time to time whether by people in my family or at work. I am not trying to be nosy so I really hope no one in the lactation room has ever been offended by my questions as I'm a firm believer that we need to do what is right for ourselves and our babies. Many times I'm just trying to find a tangent or I'm putting feelers out there as I make my own decisions on when I might start think about weaning.
Congrats on making it to the 1 year!