Side eyes at me cause I still BF

valerie4977 · December 2014

So my beloved MIL told/scold me I should have started weaning my almost 18 mo. Said it was conventional wisdom. But I plan to BF at least til age 2 unless LO self weans. I've read that 2 years minimum is recommended. Does anyone else get side eyed for continuing to BF?

valerie4977 · December 2014

Thank you @CL8badB‌ and @mcbush! I appreciate your comments. I really love my MIL so treading lightly with her is my hope!

musicalsilver · December 2014

The WHO says: "Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended up to 6 months of age, with continued breastfeeding along with appropriate complementary foods up to two years of age or beyond."

I find quoting the World Health Organization is a pretty decent STFU, because really, why would anyone have a problem with their advice?

LaBellaVida · December 2014

I breastfed ds2 until 18 months. I'd just tell your mil that your happy with continuing breastfeeding until at least 2.

Cricket81 · December 2014

I sometimes get the "are you STILL nursing him?" Question. I usually respond with a really cheerful "yeah! Isn't that great?!" Then they have a harder time following with something rude.

daffy2k · December 2014

She self weaned back in September, but had she wanted to continue I would have until it became too much for either of us. I planned to wean by 2 if she hadn't self weaned by then. I never got "side eyed" so much, but I did have a few surprised comments from MIL and a close family friend of my mom's. Both were surprised she still nursed, but neither seemed to judge.

valerie4977 · December 2014

Wow! You ladies rock!! I feel so much better now. I was planning on keeping on, but now I feel stronger about how to handle any further side-eyes from even the most well intentioned! It does rock to BF my kid and I continue to thank God for the milk in my breasts!! BTW, she just recently had her first cold; she's never been sick before that and it didn't even get that bad. Just a stuffy/runny nose!

Bonjuju · December 2014

I haven't been on TB in ages so I hope you don't mind the random post. Just wanted to say you have company. Still bfing at 18mths and counting. I get looks and comments too. I try to ignore but if they ask I just mention WHO and my pedi's recommendations and inform them that I see no reason to wean before 2 unless my child wants to stop. It's sad that women face so much negativity with regards to how they feed their babies.

ChristyD6 · December 2014

Still going over here too! I don't get a lot of side eyes but I think it's because I subconsciously hide it? How terrible is that? No shame in nursing past one so why do people make us feel weird for doing so?!?! The WHO, my pedi, my toddler, and I are all still ok with our nursing relationship and so why gaf about anyone else. Way to go mamas!

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