bfeeding a 23 month old - any others out there?

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I don't seem to have a question here - just hoping to hear from anyone in a similar situation and frame of mind.

My DS is approaching 23 months and is still bf about twice a day - after he wakes and just before bed. He never asks when we're away from home.

Now, whilst I'm happy to take DS's lead on the bfeeding - I never planned to be an extended bfeeder (is this what I am?). There have been moments when I have craved independence from it and hoped he's stop but have never been happy to impose a ban! I have simply 'played it by ear' and two years later this is where we are. I can see him slowly needing to BF less and less so assume the time will come soon when he loses interest?

Also, I'm wondering what happens when you have child number two - the prospect of bfeeding two is a little overwhelming but would hate to stop DS from doing it at a time of change.

i bfed till 22 months. i wanted to stop at 18 months but he was not having it. did a gradual wean, which i had to get progressively stricter with but all in all it wasn't too bad for him. bought him a nursing nina toy - look it up can't link sorry . to explain that it was only for babies etc. he accepted it, i had had enouygh and had lost too much weight and working full time. he is still a bosom monster though and has his hands down my bra all day and all night shouting cuddle mummy's boobies

My DS is 23 months too.
If we're really busy he'll feed morning and bedtime, but often a lot more, particularly if we're stuck inside due to bad weather.

I've not decided about weaning yet. I'd like him to self-wean, but that depends on if I can change bedtime routine without dropping the feed so I can get out.

I do go out sometimes and DP puts him to bed and he seems to be fine skipping it...

I don't really have a plan either! But sometimes worry I should come up with one as not too keen on going on for ever.... but then again ...

I do get embarrassed about admitting we still BF and tend to not refer to it. It's so stupid to feel like that. Especially as I'm quite convinced its helping him to be a secure and jolly chappy. Do you keep quiet too?