Lord knows I am trying to give up, it is just not as easy as it looks. She loves it, I love it, but I think it is time to call a close, to say goodbye to breastfeeding; she will be three in two weeks and I never envisioned feeding her this long. For those who read this with eyes of disbelief I ask you not to judge but feel free to question about why I chose the path of extended breastfeeding … [Read more...]
Jan 8, 2013
Breastfeeding a toddler ~ Northernmum
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I've surprised myself, I have proven that I change over age and experience can alter opinion. I used to think breastfeeding a toddler was inherently wrong. Seven years ago when sitting by a pool on a sunny Spanish resort I watched with mouth agape when a woman not much older than I lifted her nine month daughter out of her high chair and attached her to her breast. "She's a bit old for … [Read more...]
Aug 5, 2012
When your fake busom lands on the platform floor
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Imagine the moment... It's 11am, you have snatched four minutes sleep in the last twenty four hours. You are currently dressed in something resembling clothes but the posset stains and general creasedness of the outfit means the black M&S stretchy jersey dress can also double up as a bin liner. The double buggy, which took almost an hour to construct at 4am this morning when walking the … [Read more...]
Apr 10, 2012
Parenting: Breastfeeding a toddler: A Martyr or a Masochist – Northernmum
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It's the final countdown... In six weeks BB will turn two, she will be spica free and hopefully on the road to recovery. She will be a toddler and still breastfed. … [Read more...]
Mar 18, 2012
Advertorial: The one about breastfeeding….
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As regular readers know I have been proudly feeding BB now for twenty two months, it was such hard work at the beginning and we have no idea how to stop now so instead we are just going with the flow. Therefore I am pleased to hand over the reins today to Jo Middleton … [Read more...]
