graet question and topic Kirbay, before I launch myself into a response I want to say many things you think about and plan while TTC or pregnant may end up changing I certainly did a 360 degree turnaround in many areas..

I used to think entended breastfeeding was unappealing, this was before I breastfed. At the beginning I thought I would feed Felix for 1 year through the day and after that cut him back to night and morning feeds only and not feed while we were out.. Of course Felix has had health issues so our "plans" haven't really happened that way.

For a start I still see him as a baby, even though he's practically a toddler. I still feed him when we are out if he asks for it, and actually enjoy that I am setting a good community service by breastfeeding an older baby openly..I find that I would never deny him a breastfeed if he wants it, stuff everyone else, we have fought too hard to continue to have narrow minded people deciding when too old is too old.

I would like to imagine that he will continue breastfeeding for up to 2 years, but if he wants to replace it with food that is okay with me, but if he wants milk still, then I would prefer it to my milk, not cows or formula (even though right now he has supplimentry feeds) once the weight is on track, I am hoping breastfeeding and food will be enough..

If he wants to breastfeed past 2 years this is also fine with me, not sure I will encourage feeding in public, but around friends and ABA people I would. I would definately encourage tandem feeding, unless I have twins next! I think we are just going to take it one step at a time.

I have mentioned in the other post on feeding older babies and toddlers all the reasons I love it and the reasons I think it is benificial, health is one and comfort is the other..both these reasons are paramount since I have a child with a chronic illness, even if I didn't I would like to think my antibodies help keep as many nasties as possible away!

Also wanted to say, I don't find the comments anyone has made offensive, because I think the wonderful thing about parenting is we all make the choices that suit us and our babies, and if the thought of entended breastfeeding your child is unappealing then it's not for you!
But I guess I do like it when people accept what my choices are without judgement, just as I try to accept choices others make without judgement..well I guess we can't help feeling our way is best can we!

Has anyone see Meet the Fockers..haha..MY DP and I are the fockers (without being jewish!) and without the hippy gear, we look VERY normal and boring actually! Felix will probably be in our bed till he's 10 and still breastfeeding JK!