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[PatioGardener]

Thank goodness my little guy is a nursling! There is a nasty stomach bug going around and he got it  - 24 hours of vomiting and diarrhea. He refused  to eat or drink anything else but breastmilk. I know nursing kept him hydrated (and us out of the hospital!) And now he's recovering it still makes up a good portion of his fluids, calories and comfort.

[Tattooed Hand]

Yeah, I love it. My DD is SUPER high needs and has multiple food sensitivities and without BF, I don't know where we'd be. We had some rough patches, but now she is old enough to ask for it when she wants it, and to not bite (which was a reaction to teething pain). It's also one of the few times when she will sit still in my arms for longer than a second.

Frankly, I think it's good for me too because it gives me time to sit and relax and think.

I nurse her in public despite sometimes getting sidelong glances. I dare anyone to say anything to me because I will just tell them where to stick it.

[nstewart]

Originally Posted by gravida 

I never thought I would be "that mom" nursing a 2 year old but aside from never being able to shower with him without spending a bit of time nursing because when he sees my nipples he get so excited about milk there really is no downside. He does have quite a few respiratory infections so I can't imagine what it would be like if he wasn't still breastfeeding. When he is sick and off his food I have absolutely no worries about him getting exactly what he needs to not only survive but heal. 

This made me LOL.  I co-bathe with DS, and HAVE to wear a bra in the tub or it's milk, milk, milk!  I can't blame the guy really...they're right there, and the water is warm, and it's oh so relaxing.  I equate it with me enjoying a nice glass of red wine in a hot bath with my book...

Originally Posted by PatioGardener 

Thank goodness my little guy is a nursling! There is a nasty stomach bug going around and he got it  - 24 hours of vomiting and diarrhea. He refused  to eat or drink anything else but breastmilk. I know nursing kept him hydrated (and us out of the hospital!) And now he's recovering it still makes up a good portion of his fluids, calories and comfort.

Yes to this.  When DS was still only 10 mos old he had a nasty gastro bug that lasted two weeks!  His appetite was way off, and he had diarrhea pretty much every time he ate or BF'd.  He dropped on the weight curve and it took a few months to get back up, so I can't imagine where he'd be if he weren't BFing for comfort.  Also, I have a skinny toddler and I know that the BFing calories/nutrition keep him from being even skinnier even though he's BFing for the enjoyment/comfort/cuddles and not because he's hungry.  The kid is just crazy busy, 24/7!

Thanks for the stories.  I love BFing so much!!   I'm glad you mammas do too!!! 

[Anna Phor]

Originally Posted by kfillmore 

Just what I was looking for!!!

I will have other posts later but right now I am obsessed with the fact that in 3 months we will be taking a six hour plane trip (without DH). I find it extremely unlikely that I will have weaned my soon to be 3 year old by then. There has been so much lately about women getting harassed for breastfeeding in public. I am worried about it. I mean I think like so many bad things we hear about them but not about the good things ( the many women that are not harassed) but still, i worry.

any thought, advice?  Also anyone know the laws about breastfeeding on airplanes? Do any laws state the age of the baby (god, I can't believe I am asking that because it would be insane if they did)

Since he is three and will have his own seat, he will have to be strapped in for take-off & landing. I suspect that once the plane has taken off, they are unlikely to throw you off it ...

Also, check seatguru.com for your particularly aircraft, and try to reserve a row of just 2 seats. For transatlantics, check the back of the plane.