whats the longest anyone has bf for? anyone still doing it with lo's at school?

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ok i know dd is only 7 months,but, i want to bf her forever, and just wondering what it will be like when shes at school or preschool

I'm very strict about not letting her near the other nipple - can't stand pinching.

She has started doing something quite sweet though now that I come to think of it - she puts my bra and top back in place to cover me up when she's finished on one side and says "There."

I bf for nearly 11 years! OK., ok, it was 3 babies. But my youngest only stopped when he was 4, just before he went to school. He was ready (with a little encouragement) and so was I.

Btw the bitty comment is offensive in the extreme.

And yes I do have a sense of humour and I very rarely take offence at anything.

Is there any evidence of the 'self weaning between 2 and 4' that might convince DS2? I'm getting tired of BF, but he is so obstinate, and so fond of BF, that I can't be arsed fighting him on it.

He's 3y4m. Feeds morning and night, and rarely in between. Never in public. Generally very independent (dresses himself, etc etc). Copes fine if I go away for the weekend.

I think my dd is self-weaning at the moment - she turns 3 in Feb. We hadn't fed for about 5 days (and prior to that it was every couple of days) but then she asked yesterday and had literally one suck from each. I think she wanted to reassure herself that she still could if she wanted to. I am torn between feeling happy that she is getting to this point in her own time and that this part of our relationship is coming to a close.

She has never pulled my top up in public - I wouldn't allow it - and will usually be satisfied with being put off for a while.

ahh, Iorek, so does dd, with a little pat at the same time as 'there'.

i have read this thread with much interest,and am amazed by some of you mumsnetters attitude to a comedy sketch!! especially the comment that it is offensive to the extreme.!! dear god thats ridiculous. in my opinion its up to the individual mother, as to when she stops breast feeding. but to get het up and irate . about a idiotic funny sketch on tv is ludicrous, you really should lighten up. and as for saying and i quote wonky policy here...... "It has become a handy all-purpose insult for nobbos who are revolted by breastfeeding."
my reply to you is that is absolute rubbish, you are extremely narrow minded, and in dire need of a humour donor, and as for the others that find it offensive you really need to get over yourselves.

Why, thankyou for your enlightened opinion matildax.

any time.

Well, Mat..

No, can't be arsed.

then i rest my case. enjoy the rest of your day.

Offensive or no, Little Britain is an astoundingly overrated pile of piss.

imo.

I want a

I had heard so much about Little Britain being funny that I was incredibley disappointed when I saw it for the first (and only) time.

I just never got the 'Bitty' thing.

I find bits of LB very funny and some of it quite revolting. I see quite a lot of it as DS finds it hilarious ( there you go, 14 year old boys, its natural audience ).

I find he bitty sketches quite funny ( having breastfed until DD was 3 or 4 ).
I just find people who think saying "ooh bitty" when late feeding is discussed deeply unfunny and unoriginal. Not offensive but dreary. Like Colin Hunt.

After about the tenth time I was reminded of a very tall friend from my youth who got " whats the weather doing up there" about three times a day.

It's so poor. Actually I retract my earlier statement about it not being insulting. Not just the bitty thing but the whole show is insulting and offensive, by virtue of its sheer stupidity and the fact that it picks such easy and undeserving targets.

How have we arrived this point where suddenly on mainstream TV we think that homosexuality, mental illness, transvestitism and breastfeeding are all reasonable subjects for ridicule. And don't give me the argument that it subverts any of these stereotypes. It doesn't. It's one of the least subversive comedies on British TV.

Er, were we talking about breastfeeding?

ok, im back!! but isnt that the whole point of little britain, it takes the piss out of nearly all minority groups. i personally find the whole projectile vomiting thing, foul, but am not offended and seem to get the walliams/lucas humour. its very tongue in cheek, and yes it has been used to death,(vicky pollard springs to mind) but in its day it was original and imo funny and clever.noone was singled out. anyway i will leave you all now, i have stuff to do, and people to no doubt annoy!!!! goodbye .

I once knew a lady who was still b/f her 6 yr old. The child was awfully clingy, still waking up at nights etc, and the mum had not a night out for 6 yrs. Not my cup of tea I'm afraid.

SannaG - the social side is rarely the problem for HEers. Most areas have group nearby where HE children can socialise with each other & of course there are all the usuall clubs & groups that schooled children go to as well. There is lots going on in my area HEing wise with a good variety of groups that meet regularly or go on outings. The only thing holding me back atm is being able to get to them. We had a horrible year last year so I wasn't in a position to get out much beyond the village. I could make more of an effort now things are better,I suppose, & get lots of trains & buses blag lifts etc...but I could do without the hassle atm & DS doesn't need anything else so am biding my time until I get my car back from DH . I suppose we are lucky though as MIL (who lives round the corner from us) is a childminder. DS is close friends with all her mindees (who range from 2yrs-9yrs). We also go to toddler group occasionally & that seems to be enough for DS. His social skills are very good (better than mine tbh!) & he is very outgoing, happy to chat to & play with perfect strangers in the shops, playground etc!

Where abouts are you? Why not come over to the HE board & see if there are any HEers near you or know of local groups if you're interested?

iorekbynison. you really havent got a clue.........

a blanly with breast milk on it? have I understood that right? How did you know it was bm - did it smell?

I see loads of children here going to school at the age of five with dummies still in their mouths.

Are you David Walliams in disguise, matildax?

If not, what's your point?

duchesse,
I think that sounds like a clingy child issue not a bf issue.
My DD is very independent and will stay at friends houses and has always liked having a babysitter.
her bottle fed best friend has had to be taken home the three times she has tried to sleepover because she gets hysterical crying for her mum and still won't sleep thrugh the nighteven when at home. She is a year older.
Don't think BF FF has anything to do with clingyness has it. And BF a six year old definately would not stop you going out.
As for not being your cup of tea - fair enough