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Child loses the ability to latch on after a certain length of time - question

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StealthPolarBear · 21/05/2008 16:29

Was going to name change for this in case I got called a weirdo but I can't be bothered, so I am outing myself.
While feeding DS I had a little suck, out of curiosity and I could get milk out - it wasn't exactly difficult. I'm almost 29 - so just wondering what that means?

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StealthPolarBear · 21/05/2008 16:30
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LittleBella · 21/05/2008 16:31

It means you have regressed to babyhood.

StealthPolarBear · 21/05/2008 16:32

Thank you for not lynching me!
I don't see DS ever self weaning, and now I'm concerned that he may be able to latch on forever, i don't ever see him stopping!
I'm all for extended bf but 29 is a little tooooo far for me

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StealthPolarBear · 21/05/2008 16:34

ok so everyone else is obv too shocked to reply

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jingleyjen · 21/05/2008 16:37

Dh used to be able to readily get a mouthfull, He is in his late 30's!!

RhinestoneCowgirl · 21/05/2008 16:38

erm, I've tried this too

think it says more about the stretchyness of my boobs than any thing else...

StealthPolarBear · 21/05/2008 16:39

it gets worse...

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belgo · 21/05/2008 16:39

You are more flexible then I am.

Olihan · 21/05/2008 16:42

How on earth did you manage it? Were you a contortionist in your previous life?

StealthPolarBear · 21/05/2008 16:43

er no
my boobs can naturally bend upwards and i can reach
can't everyone?

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Twinkie1 · 21/05/2008 16:44

Bitty Bitty!!! [puke emoticon!]

StarlightMcKenzie · 21/05/2008 16:44

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StealthPolarBear · 21/05/2008 16:45

not reach mine of course- that would be weird
Can no-one explain about the losing the latch thing?
btw i was mix fed for about 6 weeks then ff - so it's not like i was bf until the age of 10 and some sort of expert

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StealthPolarBear · 21/05/2008 16:45

lol at work on your latch

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BigTummyMummy · 21/05/2008 16:46

You can reach your own boob up to your mouth?????!!! [amazed emoticon] Now I feel inadequate....yep, just tried and there is no way......

StealthPolarBear · 21/05/2008 16:47

and i feel like i belong in a circus
And do you know this is the first thread where someone has shouted 'bitty' and i've agreed

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StarlightMcKenzie · 21/05/2008 16:48

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claireybee · 21/05/2008 16:48

Am impressed you can get your boob to your mouth!

StealthPolarBear · 21/05/2008 16:48

i wish i'd known that before then I could have made this thread about you and kept my own secret safe

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PrettyCandles · 21/05/2008 16:49

Ds1 wanted to have a try whedn ds2 was bfing. At 6yo he could still get some milk, but when he tried again at 7yo, he couldn't. I told him that it was because he had outgrown it. Yet dh can get milk out when we ahem (he doesn't like it! - LOL) so I don't quite understand what losing the ability to latch is all about.

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StealthPolarBear · 21/05/2008 16:55

and my DH has never tasted it, again, as far as i know. think that may ruin the mood a bit!

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StealthPolarBear · 21/05/2008 16:56

Is it too late to name change? Or claim someone knows my password?

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liath · 21/05/2008 17:00

DH has tasted it . I think he finds it erotic . I have to say it's not especially erotic for me. He also likes nursing bras for the ease of access.

I'm married to a wierdo aren't I?

SPB I am in awe that you can do that, though - no chance with my microboobs .

StealthPolarBear · 21/05/2008 17:03

I have an overwhelming uurge to put a photo on my profile now to prove it! Don't worry, i won't, for a start, who would take it?!
liath, am a bit that you've seen this...thanks for sharing a confession of your own!
Do you have any knowledge of the 'loses the ability' thing then?

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