How many people are still BFing over 2.5yr olds?

[kelebek]

yep we are still feeding here. We feed mainly at 'dawn' which is anywhere from about 3am and as we co-sleep I don't really know how often he feeds between then and when we get up between 6.30am to 7.30am but I think it would be at least twice. We were feeding more often and have within the last 2 mnths cut out an afternoon feed and before bed feed.

I had plans to wean DS now (OH is away for 3 weeks cause I know there will be tears and OH can't handle it) but he has been sick and he had a few days where he fed through the day. When he asks for it through the day I mostly try distraction but if he sick then I will feed him.

I find I don't have to tell anyone I am still feeding as it happens when it doesn't affect anyone else but I brace myself if I do JIC I get negative feedback.

DS loves his 'boo' and because he isn't feeding as often as he would like (he too would feed heaps if I let him) he often wants to cuddle them and even pretends to feed from them which I am happy to let him do cause it's the transition for us and he did get a lot of comfort from them. I am mostly happy to follow his lead and keep feeding for as long as he wants but I am hoping he is ready to stop when he turns 3.

[Ambah]

Thanks heaps for the responses everyone!!.. its reassuring to know that there are others out there reaching the 3yo milestone as well.. My GP thinks the fact that I still BF is pretty much unheard of, which I find interesting. Its funny... I always said I would probably wean Eva by 2yrs... then it turned into 2.5, and now I tell myself 3. I just am not sure that if I follow her lead it will happen anytime soon, and I really think that *I* am ready for it to happen soon. I like the idea of a gentle transition, so I may have to really think creatively, as DD is very strong willed, and I really don't want us to argue about her having 'boo', or have her crying or tantruming about it... I know thats not fair, I can see what a comfort thing it is for her.

[Trillian]

I just wanted to say 'Go you!' for still doing it

[feeb]

Well done!!!

DS1 is 28 months old and still going strong!! I cant see him wanting to wean anytime soon, somedays he wants to feed more than DS2!!!! I do have days of wishing he would wean but he loves it so much and I enjoy feeding him mostly just not when he harrasses me too many times in a day!

Not many friends know I am still feeding.