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I'm a first time mother, new to the whole breastfeeding experience. I have a 7 month your old daughter, who i am still breastfeeding and it going so good. At first it was not easy to feed her, but at the the wic program they taught me how to breastfeed the right way. I love breastfeeding know, because it gave me a closer bond with my baby.

My little girl is only 8 weeks, but breastfeeding is wonderful! At first I was all for breastfeeding, but then my Milk came in & right then I totally knew why mothers stopped breastfeeding. It was the worst pain I could imagine for my breast to feel, & then her crying because she couldnt latch on. Was heart wrenching. I really felt it was important to breastfeed, at least while I was home on maternity leave. Then a friend recommended pumping, so I tried that & yes it hurt at first but it got me through the tough 4th & 5th day. After that there wern't many more issues, she would latch on almost perfectly everytime. I am very thankful I stuck it out, because I do believe it's the best thing for her!

my son is latching on my nipples and they hurt. dont do it

I have a 2.5 year old daughter who is still breastfeeding! Sometimes, but very rarely, I want to stop but mostly I am happy to keep doing it. I can see the benefits in her as she grows and it has formed an amazing bond between us. She is very healthy and very ahead for her age in many ways. I plan to wean her at age three. I have dealt with some negativity about my extended breastfeeding but only from certain family members. I just brush it off because I know I am making the best choice for my daughter. They might think she is not a big girl or I am spoiling her but that is not the case at all. She enjoys it and still receives full health benefits so why would I force her to stop? Go breastfeeding mama's!

I am a 17 year old mother who is still breastfeeding my 4 month old baby. His name is Gary, and he is breastfed all the way. i like breastfeeding him because i feel like i have been able to bond easy and better with him. so yeah i really do encourage breastfeeding your baby after all thats what life intends you to do.

My son is 10 months old and exclusively breastfed. It has been the most rewarding experience I have had and I recommend it to all my friends who are becoming new moms. I plan to continue until he is two years old.

My son is 8 months old and is exclusively breastfed. It has been the most absolutely rewarding thing i've ever done in my life. It wasn't easy in the beginning, but i was determined to do what was best for my little man.

I have breastfed 5 kids, #4 for almost two years. The first four I didn't have any problems. #2 was tongue-tied & still no issues. Along comes #5. He had a hard time latching on & staying on. My breasts were sore to the point of tears when he ate. He started loosing weight & was fussy because he wouldn't stay on long enough to get hind-milk & I allowed it because it hurt. The dr suggested supplement: Nurse then give 1 to 2oz of formula. I used a nipple shield to stop some pain & help him get hind-milk. We did that for 3wks & then pain lessened & he ate for longer time. He gained weight & now only nurses. It was frustrating because I had nursed successfully four times before. I realized he is his own person. He still doesn't stay on too long, but has no problem latching, so it's latch,drink,come off & look around. Latch,drink,etc. We sit there with this back and forth for 45 min & he's healthy as can be.

When I got pregnant, I knew right away that I wanted to breastfeed. Not only does it have benifits for my daughter and I, but it is also cheaper. My daughter is almost 10 months old and sometimes I want to be done with it, but when I think about it I just don't know. It makes me sad to think about giving up that bond. Breastfeeding has been the best thing. I wouldn't do it any other way. Kaylee has never had formula and never will! I was very lucky to never have any soreness. Sometimes she bites and I dont know if she is telling me that it is time to be done or she is just done for the moment. Anyways, I encourage all of my friends to breastfeed. If they don't feel comfortable with their baby latching on, I tell them to at least pump because there is nothing better than breastmilk. In Kaylee's 10 months of life, she has had but 1 cold! Several babies I know have been to the er more than once for being sick. Shows me how amazing breastmilk really is!

I have four children!!!!! I have nursed all my babies. With the first three, I gave up nursing with the first tooth. (5 months) :( With my newest I have stuck with it! She is now 7 months and and going strong. The bond we have is greater, I feel. When she is frightened or startled, she nurses to calm down, if only for a few moments. I am fortunate to be a SAHM. I can see with this child that I am so much more in tune with her needs. I know sooner when she is fussy or bored, maybe its the fact that she is my fourth? But I do believe it is mothers milk.