Oh big hugs to you Lee! Lots of good advice already, but i just wanted to add that it doesn't get much easier once you are actually tandem feeding. I've lots of comments like that and always the strange looks. People are so positive when i mention i'm breastfeeding, then when i add that its both, you should see their faces change, mostly looks of confusion, but i've also seen disappointment and fear. People just don't get it.... instead of being embarrassed about it i just try to educate them about it.

The best advice i can give you is to meet with a private lactation consultant now or soon, get some tips on tandem feeding and ideas on how you plan to tackle potential challenges. I've found it very challenging and draining and without the support of my lactation consultant (who kindly lets me email and ring her whenever) i am proudly still tandem feeding, its hard but its getting easier. Its just been so good to know that she was a phone call away when i've had issues - and i've had so many of them (no/low weight gains, health issues, mastitis etc). Plus its just good for reassurance and she had some pretty funny comebacks for the negative comments too.

I just think it really sucks that people seem to withdraw support for breastfeeding the older a baby/toddler/child gets. THe only way to change this is to get out their and make it visible so that full term feeding becomes more common.

Good luck mate, and if you ever need any advice feel free to pm me