The only person that really questioned me was my mother and that was only because I have a thyroid condition and she thought that BFing might have been too "hard" on my body. Other than that I escaped it and I fed to over 2 years with my youngest. Apparently I can look intimidating LOL this could be the reason. The thing that worked with my mother was quoting the WHO guidelines... she is a nurse and places them in high regard....but even she didn't realise the guideline was 2 years.

I agree, BFing is great, why end it prematurely if you don't have to? Oh and another good one for people who don't think there is any value in BM after solids: antibodies... tell them that you would rather BF than deal with a sicker child.... sad that it has to come to that though ie justification.

great post FC