I understand that that not all women are able to breastfeed for the amount of time that may be optimal. It's sad that we live in a society that doesn't always allow us to make the best decision for our kids. And hey, if a kid weens himself/herself at nine months, they're an exception to the rule, but god blessem, if they're ready, they're ready, I guess.
Please don't think that because I have strong opinions on the subject that it means I'm a "know it all". Being married to someone who is a big proponent of natural childbirth and breastfeeding on demand, I am pretty well informed on those topics. At least as well informed as Julian "No, really, I am hetero, see, I've got pics of hot 18 year olds on my hard drive to prove it" is about his fashion world, and Vansmack "boy am I a lucky guy to find a woman who would marry a 35 year old who plays with video games." is about his technology world.
Originally posted by chaz:
Rhett your experience is great all i'm saying is that not everyone's experience is the same. no fool would argue that breast milk is not the best for a baby, but some mothers are not able to do that exclusively for 15 months, 2 years or however freakishly long some women do it. The reasons are varied, but they can be the kid just losing interest in it, jobs/pumping interfering with a steady supply of milk, etc etc etc.
I've been through this with 2 kids and had 2 vastly different experiences with each one, so stop actiing like such a know it all.