That's really great that you so believe in breastfeeding. It is the most natural thing. Why else do we have breasts? I wish I would of had the support and knowledge to extend bf my first child(DS). I had started weaning way to early, then to realize I wasn't ready, and had learned all the benefits of bf, so still pumped and continued till 8mo. But, DD is almost 2yrs and still going. I thought she was weaning at one point but she started asking more again. Now I love to educate people that asks why and if I'm still breastfeeding, but most of my family don't say much anymore.
The thing about BF in the earlier days, is there was not much formula to give and it was by prescription only. It should still be that way and women should not be given a choice in hospitals, and should be given loads to read prior to having a baby. I know of some that don't bf so they can come and go as they please, kind of selfish in a way, but I know it's their choice and if it's an educated one, it's fine. But when I decided to have children, I knew my life would change and that sacrifices would have to me made and I loved every minute and I don't feel like I'm missing out because I couldn't come and go as I pleased.
anielasmommy, interesting that you don't use cow's milk. We don't use a lot here, but it's in our culture to have it. I use it a lot for cooking, and we eat loads of cheese. We do organic though as I'm afraid of all that's given to cows. My kids aren't really into drinking milk, but they'll have it in cereal and a cup before bed. I was really afraid they weren't getting enough until my Dr pointed out that cow's milk is for cows and that we don't really need it if we have a varied diet. I don't drink it myself and never really did, even as a child and I'm healthy and not missing anything.
Anyways, keep it up. You're all doing really good for your LOs the natural way
And Shivi, way to go, you did great and lucky that both your LO self weaned. And you have more than 2.5yrs of accumulated BF
