Re: what do you say

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<I have had some of my clients ask me how long I nursed my own children. So far I have just answered truthfully but I wondered what you do. I nursed the twins for 10 months had supply issues (I was undiagnosed hypothyroid). Then with my son I exclusively breastfed delayed solids and he >3 and still not weaned. I usually explain the AAP's and WHO recommendations. Most people her where I live are shocked to find I am nuring a three year old and a lot of people think its too old. As a mom I don't care what people think, but as a professinal and small business owner I wonder if its to much information. What do you ladies say.>

 

It depends on the mom.  I often go with a " What would it be like for you if I said I breastfed my baby for 6 months?  12 months?  2 years? " kind of scenario.  I want moms to know that I support them no matter how long their breastfeeding relationship lasts, be that days, weeks, months or years.  I also can honestly say that I breastfed my children for a wide variety of lengths of time (and my own children jokingly pity their siblings who weaned earlier than others, lol).

 

Sometimes moms are seeking confirmation of what they're doing, be that bf a toddler or weaning a 2 week old babe.  Sometimes they don't know what else to do, so I offer alternative information.  I don't think I can say it better than LLL--I provide information, education, support and encouragement to women who want to breastfeed. 

 

One of the hardest things I do is to truly believe that every mother is making the best decision for herself and her family, giving where she's at right then and the resources she has.  I'll admit that deep down inside I sometimes think I know better, or have " if only " scenarios running around in my head.  Bottom line, she's the one who is with the baby when I leave and lives her life when I'm not around.

 

Oh, man.  That got a bit philosophical; sorry folks.

 

Wagner-, MS, MFT (kind of obvious now, huh!), IBCLC

 

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Hi ,

If Moms ask about my experience, I usually share it with them, but only if they ask.I tells Moms that the average age to Breastfeed, in the rest of the world, is age 7.

Us Americans are way behind the times.

In many third world countries, breast milk is given, in small doses, to older children like a multi vitamin.

Humans are the only mammal to drink another mammals milk, after they are weaned. Just an FYI.

Denniston

Alamo, CA

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Denniston, RN, IBCLC, RLCBreastfeeding: HELP

To: "ibclc-pp" < >Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2011 9:28:39 AMSubject: re: what do you say

<I have had some of my clients ask me how long I nursed my own children. So far I have just answered truthfully but I wondered what you do. I nursed the twins for 10 months had supply issues (I was undiagnosed hypothyroid). Then with my son I exclusively breastfed delayed solids and he >3 and still not weaned. I usually explain the AAP's and WHO recommendations. Most people her where I live are shocked to find I am nuring a three year old and a lot of people think its too old. As a mom I don't care what people think, but as a professinal and small business owner I wonder if its to much information. What do you ladies say.>

It depends on the mom. I often go with a "What would it be like for you if I said I breastfed my baby for 6 months? 12 months? 2 years?" kind of scenario. I want moms to know that I support them no matter how long their breastfeeding relationship lasts, be that days, weeks, months or years. I also can honestly say that I breastfed my children for a wide variety of lengths of time (and my own children jokingly pity their siblings who weaned earlier than others, lol).

Sometimes moms are seeking confirmation of what they're doing, be that bf a toddler or weaning a 2 week old babe. Sometimes they don't know what else to do, so I offer alternative information. I don't think I can say it better than LLL--I provide information, education, support and encouragement to women who want to breastfeed.

One of the hardest things I do is to truly believe that every mother is making the best decision for herself and her family, giving where she's at right then and the resources she has. I'll admit that deep down inside I sometimes think I know better, or have "if only" scenarios running around in my head. Bottom line, she's the one who is with the baby when I leave and lives her life when I'm not around.

Oh, man. That got a bit philosophical; sorry folks.

Wagner-, MS, MFT (kind of obvious now, huh!), IBCLC

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I thought that the average world wide age for weaning was 4 years old…no? Durham, NC

Hi ,If Moms ask about my experience, I usually share it with them, but only if they ask.I tells Moms that the average age to Breastfeed, in the rest of the world, is age 7. Us Americans are way behind the times.In many third world countries, breast milk is given, in small doses, to older children like a multi vitamin.Humans are the only mammal to drink another mammals milk, after they are weaned. Just an FYI. DennistonAlamo, CA--

Denniston, RN, IBCLC, RLCBreastfeeding: HELP

To: "ibclc-pp" < >Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2011 9:28:39 AMSubject: re: what do you say

<I have had some of my clients ask me how long I nursed my own children. So far I have just answered truthfully but I wondered what you do. I nursed the twins for 10 months had supply issues (I was undiagnosed hypothyroid). Then with my son I exclusively breastfed delayed solids and he >3 and still not weaned. I usually explain the AAP's and WHO recommendations. Most people her where I live are shocked to find I am nuring a three year old and a lot of people think its too old. As a mom I don't care what people think, but as a professinal and small business owner I wonder if its to much information. What do you ladies say.>

It depends on the mom. I often go with a "What would it be like for you if I said I breastfed my baby for 6 months? 12 months? 2 years?" kind of scenario. I want moms to know that I support them no matter how long their breastfeeding relationship lasts, be that days, weeks, months or years. I also can honestly say that I breastfed my children for a wide variety of lengths of time (and my own children jokingly pity their siblings who weaned earlier than others, lol).

Sometimes moms are seeking confirmation of what they're doing, be that bf a toddler or weaning a 2 week old babe. Sometimes they don't know what else to do, so I offer alternative information. I don't think I can say it better than LLL--I provide information, education, support and encouragement to women who want to breastfeed.

One of the hardest things I do is to truly believe that every mother is making the best decision for herself and her family, giving where she's at right then and the resources she has. I'll admit that deep down inside I sometimes think I know better, or have "if only" scenarios running around in my head. Bottom line, she's the one who is with the baby when I leave and lives her life when I'm not around.

Oh, man. That got a bit philosophical; sorry folks.

Wagner-, MS, MFT (kind of obvious now, huh!), IBCLC

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My most recent recollection is a typical range of 2.5 to 7 years, with an average worldwide of 3.5 to 4 years.KerriSent from my iPhone

I thought that the average world wide age for weaning was 4 years old…no? Durham, NC

Hi ,If Moms ask about my experience, I usually share it with them, but only if they ask.I tells Moms that the average age to Breastfeed, in the rest of the world, is age 7. Us Americans are way behind the times.In many third world countries, breast milk is given, in small doses, to older children like a multi vitamin.Humans are the only mammal to drink another mammals milk, after they are weaned. Just an FYI. DennistonAlamo, CA--

Denniston, RN, IBCLC, RLCBreastfeeding: HELP

To: "ibclc-pp" < >Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2011 9:28:39 AMSubject: re: what do you say

<I have had some of my clients ask me how long I nursed my own children. So far I have just answered truthfully but I wondered what you do. I nursed the twins for 10 months had supply issues (I was undiagnosed hypothyroid). Then with my son I exclusively breastfed delayed solids and he >3 and still not weaned. I usually explain the AAP's and WHO recommendations. Most people her where I live are shocked to find I am nuring a three year old and a lot of people think its too old. As a mom I don't care what people think, but as a professinal and small business owner I wonder if its to much information. What do you ladies say.>

It depends on the mom. I often go with a "What would it be like for you if I said I breastfed my baby for 6 months? 12 months? 2 years?" kind of scenario. I want moms to know that I support them no matter how long their breastfeeding relationship lasts, be that days, weeks, months or years. I also can honestly say that I breastfed my children for a wide variety of lengths of time (and my own children jokingly pity their siblings who weaned earlier than others, lol).

Sometimes moms are seeking confirmation of what they're doing, be that bf a toddler or weaning a 2 week old babe. Sometimes they don't know what else to do, so I offer alternative information. I don't think I can say it better than LLL--I provide information, education, support and encouragement to women who want to breastfeed.

One of the hardest things I do is to truly believe that every mother is making the best decision for herself and her family, giving where she's at right then and the resources she has. I'll admit that deep down inside I sometimes think I know better, or have "if only" scenarios running around in my head. Bottom line, she's the one who is with the baby when I leave and lives her life when I'm not around.

Oh, man. That got a bit philosophical; sorry folks.

Wagner-, MS, MFT (kind of obvious now, huh!), IBCLC

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I Stand corrected.

It's not unusual for a 7 year old to breastfeed in other countries, but the average age is 3.5-4 years.

Thanks.

Denniston

Alamo, CA

To: Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2011 12:55:02 PMSubject: Re: what do you say

I thought that the average world wide age for weaning was 4 years old…no?

Durham, NC

Hi ,

If Moms ask about my experience, I usually share it with them, but only if they ask.I tells Moms that the average age to Breastfeed, in the rest of the world, is age 7.

Us Americans are way behind the times.

In many third world countries, breast milk is given, in small doses, to older children like a multi vitamin.

Humans are the only mammal to drink another mammals milk, after they are weaned. Just an FYI.

Denniston

Alamo, CA

--

Denniston, RN, IBCLC, RLCBreastfeeding: HELP

To: "ibclc-pp" < >Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2011 9:28:39 AMSubject: re: what do you say

<I have had some of my clients ask me how long I nursed my own children. So far I have just answered truthfully but I wondered what you do. I nursed the twins for 10 months had supply issues (I was undiagnosed hypothyroid). Then with my son I exclusively breastfed delayed solids and he >3 and still not weaned. I usually explain the AAP's and WHO recommendations. Most people her where I live are shocked to find I am nuring a three year old and a lot of people think its too old. As a mom I don't care what people think, but as a professinal and small business owner I wonder if its to much information. What do you ladies say.>

It depends on the mom. I often go with a "What would it be like for you if I said I breastfed my baby for 6 months? 12 months? 2 years?" kind of scenario. I want moms to know that I support them no matter how long their breastfeeding relationship lasts, be that days, weeks, months or years. I also can honestly say that I breastfed my children for a wide variety of lengths of time (and my own children jokingly pity their siblings who weaned earlier than others, lol).

Sometimes moms are seeking confirmation of what they're doing, be that bf a toddler or weaning a 2 week old babe. Sometimes they don't know what else to do, so I offer alternative information. I don't think I can say it better than LLL--I provide information, education, support and encouragement to women who want to breastfeed.

One of the hardest things I do is to truly believe that every mother is making the best decision for herself and her family, giving where she's at right then and the resources she has. I'll admit that deep down inside I sometimes think I know better, or have "if only" scenarios running around in my head. Bottom line, she's the one who is with the baby when I leave and lives her life when I'm not around.

Oh, man. That got a bit philosophical; sorry folks.

Wagner-, MS, MFT (kind of obvious now, huh!), IBCLC

--

Denniston, RN, IBCLC, RLCBreastfeeding: HELP

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if a mom asks I believe in being truthful about how long I nursed. I nursed both

my kids for 17 months each and had to wean both times for medical reasons (the

second was unfortunately unnecessary as I found out later). I always tell them I

wish I had nursed longer, but that was my goal and that doesn't have to be

theirs.

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<I have had some of my clients ask me how long I nursed my own children. So far

I have just answered truthfully but I wondered what you do. I nursed the twins

for 10 months had supply issues (I was undiagnosed hypothyroid). Then with my

son I exclusively breastfed delayed solids and he >3 and still not weaned. I

usually explain the AAP's and WHO recommendations. Most people her where I live

are shocked to find I am nuring a three year old and a lot of people think its

too old. As a mom I don't care what people think, but as a professinal and small

business owner I wonder if its to much information. What do you ladies say.>  

It depends on the mom.  I often go with a " What would it be like for you if I

said I breastfed my baby for 6 months?  12 months?  2 years? " kind of scenario. 

I want moms to know that I support them no matter how long their breastfeeding

relationship lasts, be that days, weeks, months or years.  I also can honestly

say that I breastfed my children for a wide variety of lengths of time (and my

own children jokingly pity their siblings who weaned earlier than others, lol).

  Sometimes moms are seeking confirmation of what they're doing, be that bf a

toddler or weaning a 2 week old babe.  Sometimes they don't know what else to

do, so I offer alternative information.  I don't think I can say it better than

LLL--I p

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