Hi there

I am at 10 mths now and plan to keep going until Lucy doesn't want it anymore (think that'll be a sad day for her Mummy...). I have been to some ABA meetings and have a friend who is studying to be a counsellor and still bf her 2 1/2 yr old. Which is great encouragement 'cause I'm starting to feel like I'm the only woman around in my Mothers' Group, etc that is intending to go beyond 12 mths (of the one or two who even get that far...). So your stories are really encouraging to me - keep them coming!! My DP is a particularly strong supporter of extended bf and I find that wonderful.

Beckles, good on Zak, I can't wait to tell DP that story! I get qns about how long I intend to bf now, especially since Lucy is toddling, so I think some ppl assume she's already 12 mths or more. I pull out the WHO line that babies continue to get health benefits until they're at least 2 1/2, so until she wants to stop is fine by me. I'm not sure what I'll say when ppl start telling me I should stop (whenever that is). I think I'll ask them why, 'cause I can't think of any good reason!