actually 2 years and beyond is the 'norm' so keep at it If people had more clue as to what is best for bubbas there would be no pushing from outisde influences to wean at 1 year.
I agree with the other posts, society seems to pressure mothers to wean by 12 months, its like its taboo after that for some reason.
I would have fed DS for longer but he self weaned at about 14 months.
i agree with all that has been said,i always have people ask me when im going to wean DD, my mother is shocked that im still BFing now and DD is only 8 months! Everyone has a view on how long you should BF....especially people who didnt BF their children (my mum!) and it seems to be 12 months or under....i think you should go for aslong as you and DS want/can. i will just be following DD...im happy to go to about 3yrs. (wich will certainly shock my mum! LOL ) well done for doing 12 months!!
Dont get me wrong there are times when I would love not to be BF, like when I would love one more glass of wine lol
But it is working well for us She feeds when she wants to, usually about 4 times a day. And if she needs settling or has a nasty fall she tends to feed and it soothes her - better than panadol
Good luck for whatever you decide, just remember that 2 years is considered optimal so if anyone hassles you, tell them to stick it lol
If people had more clue as to what is best for bubbas there would be no pushing from outisde influences to wean at 1 year.
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