Comments on: Nursing My Toddler http://www.greenmamma.org/blog/2008/09/29/nursing-my-toddler/ Written and photographed by Jessica Monte Fri, 30 Jul 2010 01:49:18 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Jessica http://www.greenmamma.org/blog/2008/09/29/nursing-my-toddler/comment-page-1/#comment-887 Jessica Wed, 01 Oct 2008 11:23:57 +0000 http://www.greenmamma.org/blog/?p=1033#comment-887 Thank you Ruth for sharing your breastfeeding experiences. Also, it makes me smile to know that your husband was so supportive of breastfeeding. I love the idea of sporting a tee that says, “I make milk. . .What’s YOUR super power?” I truly hope that other mothers will feel the same way that you did when your children were nurslings. I certainly agree with you, and I have to admit that prior to have my own baby I was completely oblivious to how breastfeeding is not only a nutritious way to feed our children but is a wonderful way to feed with love and respect and nurtures a trusting bond. Thank you Ruth for sharing your breastfeeding experiences. Also, it makes me smile to know that your husband was so supportive of breastfeeding. I love the idea of sporting a tee that says, “I make milk. . .What’s YOUR super power?”

I truly hope that other mothers will feel the same way that you did when your children were nurslings. I certainly agree with you, and I have to admit that prior to have my own baby I was completely oblivious to how breastfeeding is not only a nutritious way to feed our children but is a wonderful way to feed with love and respect and nurtures a trusting bond.

]]> By: Everyday woman http://www.greenmamma.org/blog/2008/09/29/nursing-my-toddler/comment-page-1/#comment-883 Everyday woman Tue, 30 Sep 2008 21:34:22 +0000 http://www.greenmamma.org/blog/?p=1033#comment-883 Jessica, I nursed all three of my children well into toddlerhood--and beyond--for all the reasons you mention, and more! Mostly, because it just felt right. I never started out thinking that I would nurse for "x" number of years, but it just evolved, as time went on. There is definitely NO better way to bond with your child and to ensure that your child gets the nutrition that is BEST for him/her and that you BOTH get sleep. It soon became apparent that it is also the EASIEST way to comfort your child, as well as the easiest, most convenient, and most economical way to provide for middle-of-the-night feedings, especially on cold, frosty nights! We had a "family bed" before it was fashionable and we did what just felt right. Both my husband and I were raised on dairy farms and we knew the reason cows gave milk is for their babies! If I had it to do all over again, I would do it the same--and would cherish every nursing moment! My youngest is now 19 years old and is a strapping 6'5" tall. I barely stretch to 5 ft. and my husband often jokes that Nathaniel's height and health comes from YEARS of nursing and rich mother's milk. Please continue to spread the word - - breast milk is best! I recently gave my best friend's daughter the cutest T-shirt at her recent baby shower that says: "I make milk. . .What's YOUR super power?" Breastfeeding will NEVER go out of style! Jessica,
I nursed all three of my children well into toddlerhood–and beyond–for all the reasons you mention, and more! Mostly, because it just felt right. I never started out thinking that I would nurse for “x” number of years, but it just evolved, as time went on. There is definitely NO better way to bond with your child and to ensure that your child gets the nutrition that is BEST for him/her and that you BOTH get sleep. It soon became apparent that it is also the EASIEST way to comfort your child, as well as the easiest, most convenient, and most economical way to provide for middle-of-the-night feedings, especially on cold, frosty nights! We had a “family bed” before it was fashionable and we did what just felt right. Both my husband and I were raised on dairy farms and we knew the reason cows gave milk is for their babies!

If I had it to do all over again, I would do it the same–and would cherish every nursing moment! My youngest is now 19 years old and is a strapping 6’5″ tall. I barely stretch to 5 ft. and my husband often jokes that Nathaniel’s height and health comes from YEARS of nursing and rich mother’s milk.

Please continue to spread the word – - breast milk is best! I recently gave my best friend’s daughter the cutest T-shirt at her recent baby shower that says: “I make milk. . .What’s YOUR super power?”

Breastfeeding will NEVER go out of style!

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