How long did you breastfeed?

AdobeRN · Dec 17, 2005

First child 15 months, no problems at all - had to quit due to becoming pregnant and having problems. Second child about 7 months - it was a struggle with her from the beginning. At about 6 months I introduced cereal & food and her desire to nurse dropped, and I had to supplement with formula. She never really liked the formula and to this day (she is 7years old) she will not drink milk.

VickyRN, MSN, DNP, RN · Dec 17, 2005

Both children, ~ 12 months.

lesrn2005 · Dec 17, 2005

1st child-2 weeks; 2nd child-stopped at 2 weeks b-4 her 3rd birthday.

S.N. Visit, BSN, RN · Dec 17, 2005

Child #1 18 months

Child #2 12 months

Child #3 24 months

unikuelady, RN · Dec 20, 2005

22 months exclusively then total of 3 and 1/2 years. genetic/metabolic/allergy issues necessitated breastfeeding until able to tolerate enough variety of foods for nutrition. and yes she was is pre-school, and 2 other classmates of hers were also "still" breastfeeding at least 1-2 times a day.

allnurses Guide · Dec 20, 2005

#1 child - 6 months (I didn't know any better)

#2 child - 18 months (I knew a little better)

#3 child - 3 years

#4 child - 3 1/2 years

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AgentR · Dec 20, 2005

My daughter self-weaned a few weeks after her 3rd birthday. It was a good run. :)

lisamc1RN, LPN · Dec 20, 2005

First child- 8 months

Second child-13 months

Third child-17 months

Fourth child-18 months ( I would have nursed him longer but he was very stubborn and insisted on biting me all the time. )

eandgsma · Dec 20, 2005

First son 18 months, stopped due to finding out I was pregnant with #2. Actually, that's how I figured out I was pregnant, he suddenly started fussing when nursing, guess it tasted different or there just wasn't enough.

Second son, 18 months. This time I think I was just done. 5 1/2 years straight of being pregnant and nursing.

jnette, ASN, EMT-I · Dec 20, 2005

Both of mine weaned themselves off the breast at exactly nine mos.

To my great disappointment..

...it was the first and only time I had breasts that were visible !!! :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Alloramadai · Dec 20, 2005

I am extremely thankful to see others breastfed as long as I did.

Our daughter (17-years-old now) decided she wanted to explore other options at 6 months. Our son (13-years-old now) breastfed until just before his third birthday. I knew he would be my last baby, and wanted to enjoy the experience as long as I/we could. He was such a healthy baby: no ear infections, colds, sleep problems.