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Whites3girls1boy
Posts:14
 | | 11/11/2007 11:07 AM |
 Alert | Pregnant or Breastfeeding? This is for you. I just wanted to post a reminder that the La Leche League Pinal County West Group is meeting on the 28th this month (because of the Thanksgiving holiday). It wil still be at 10:00 AM at the Villages Clubhouse.
Come and ask your questions and share your experiences. Pregnant women, mothers, and children are welcome. For more information, please e-mail kristin.has2girls@gmail.com.
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| | tomurni
Posts:49
| | 11/12/2007 8:11 PM |
Alert | | I fully support breast feeding. But I truly feel there should be an age cut off. Seeing a 7 year old ask for someone to whip one out is a bit weird. in my humble opinion. | | | |
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| | Whites3girls1boy
Posts:14
| | 11/13/2007 9:03 AM |
Alert | Thanks for your comment! Yes, everyone has their own opinions about breastfeeding. It depends a lot on cultural and family influences.
La Leche League is here to support breastfeeding mothers... no matter what their opinion is regarding weaning. We can help mothers wean at 2 weeks, 2 months, 1 year, and beyond.
La Leche League is an international, non-profit, non-sectarian organization dedicated to providing education, information, support, and encouragement to women who want to breastfeed.
Thanks!
Kristin | | | |
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| | demonica
Posts:850
| | 11/17/2007 4:58 PM |
Alert | | please note, i am not looking for an arguement here, i am genuinely curious...tomurni, how do you think this age cutoff should be determined? and who would determine it? i know that reading that probably sounds combative, not at all the way it was meant, but to continue...if something is working for mother and child, isn't it the person who has an issue with it the person with the problem, not the nursing pair? lest you think i am bitter and overly defensive, my son is 6 weeks old and nursing is the best part of our day! | | | |
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| | tomurni
Posts:49
| | 11/18/2007 2:05 PM |
Alert | Dem-
My wife breast fed all three of our children. I am not denying its positive notes. Simply put I know some women that believe their child at the age of 6 or 7 should still be allowed to come get some whenever they want. THATS a bit much. I know my six year old is not allowed to be in the room when mommy or daddy are showering etc... He knows too much. And its not time for that necessary conversation. I commend you as a mother for making that choice. Its a healthy way to go and I encourage it. But do you plan on nursing him until he is 7? | | | |
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| | Judit
Posts:188
| | 11/18/2007 6:46 PM |
Alert | Tomurni:
WHat is funny, that it does not matter how long Demonica or someone else is PLANNING to nurse, cause for example my DS did not care for it at 13 mos old, so I stopped cause it was more frustrating for me that he was not interested anymore!
So it is TOTALLY personal who how long is letting her baby to nurse. Why does it bother you??? It is kind of weird for me cause I NEVER heard ANYONE nursing for that long or using the breast for calming effect, but I am sure there are ppl out there whom chose that way, and there is nothing wrong with them or the baby!
So JUST MOVE ON!!!
DEMONICA : DO NOT GIVE UP ON NURSING!!!!
IT IS TRULY A SPECIAL TIME BETWEEN THE TWO OF YOU! | |
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|  | tomurni
Posts:49
| | 11/19/2007 7:06 AM |
Alert | Look, I apologize if I offended anyone.
I am not suggesting to Demonica that she quit nursing, in any way shape or form. Nursing is good for a child and helps develop a stronger immune system. But by age 6 or 7 isn't that immune system mostly developed? And isn't the mother no longer producing the "much needed" colostrum?
I know for a fact there is a group of women here in town that believe in nursing till your child doesn't want it any more. I am 34 years old and if such was the case I would still be nursing, but hey I am a "breast" man.
I never stated there was anything WRONG with them or the baby/child. The reason why I am NOT moving on is because like everything else on this forum, you people want to argue with a person about their freedom of expression and their right to an opinion. SO let me lay it on the line for you.
I believe breast feeding is healthy and the best thing for a newborn child. I believe that its not a matter of comfortability, but rather a lack of willingness to "cut the cord" that leads these mothers to nurse their children almost to school age years. I believe that when a child can see a breast and laugh or make some comment about "boobies", that if they are still nursing its not appropriate. I believe that a child who is breastfed into their school years lives a sheltered life and that their mothers simply need to let them go and experience the free world without a you know what in their mouth. The breastmilk at that time is not benefiting them any more than a glass of milk from Fry's would. So let it go. No about moving on.
Demonica, I hope YOU understand I am not questioning your choice to breastfeed. I commend you. Please continue to do so.
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| | janedo
Posts:75
| | 11/20/2007 9:30 AM |
Alert | There is a big benefit to nursing your 7 year old. Milk is $3 to $4 a gallon. We go through about 7 gallons a week at our house. I could be saving a lot of money! LOL
But seriously... nursing is a personal decision. Men see it differently then women. My husband had no problem with my daughters nursing as long as they want, but my sons... around 6 months he begins to questions how much longer. At nine months he's still questioning, and by a year he is ready for me to quit. It is not a sexual experience to the child or the mother, but I do think that men my have a hard time separating the two. | | | |
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| | yummymom007
Posts:10
| | 12/20/2007 3:15 PM |
Alert | when is the next breastfeeding group? I would love to come...
Amanda | |
Amanda
Mom to Kole & Kari
Wife to Ben
Child of God
Author, Even God Forgives | |
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| | Whites3girls1boy
Posts:14
| | 12/20/2007 4:01 PM |
Alert | We meet every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 10:00 AM at the Villages Clubhouse. You just missed this month's meeting!!! Our next one is on January 16th.
You can always e-mail me with any questions you might have in the mean time. 
Kristin | | | |
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