I am pretty excited about being able to write an article that other Moms are going to read, and that might even help someone in the end. I have breastfed all of my children up to and past 1 year of age.
Actually, my first was the only one that I quit nursing at 1 year and that was pretty much because I thought you nursed to 1 year and then you quit. I didn’t really realize we could keep doing it!
Sounds silly, right? Maybe a little, but I was young and I didn’t know a lot about breast feeding.
My other 3 boys I nursed to 17 and 18 months each. I actually quit nursing them all because I was pregnant with another. If you ever need help weaning I highly recommend the “band-aid method” and would be happy to email or explain this method to anyone interested! (My boys were only night time nursers when I weaned them this way.)
Anyways, back to my article…breastfeeding is not easy! I didn’t realize how hard it was until I actually tried it myself. I envy those women that say their babies come out, latch right on and just take to the nursing! Mine did no such thing! I have experienced Mastitis, bloody and cracked nipples, and so much pain and crying. However, I was determined to make it work for me and my babies.
I would love to have you all read my article and let me know what you think.
You can view the article HERE!
(and the pic that is posted with the article is NOT me! lol)
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