I have nursed all four of my children.  The first three of my boys were good eaters and had no problems.  They latched on like pros and were issue-free until weaned.  They continued to breastfeed voraciously, even when solid foods were introduced, until approx. 20-22 months when they weaned themselves.  I had the opposite problem with my second, who still wanted to nurse until nearly three years old.

My youngest (almost 6 months) has had trouble since day 1.  Of course it started with not latching on, nipple confusion... he was doing alright for awhile, but I have started to introduce solid foods.  Now he completely rejects the breast.  He will take expressed breastmilk from a bottle, but it seems that he prefers formula.  Of course my doctor's response is that it is acceptable for him to be weaned at this age...  (ridiculous!!) and that I should let my milk dry up as long as he's taking formula.

I really do not enjoy pumping and rarely had to do it with my other boys. 

 

On a happier note, I love summer!  I wish it wouldn't end.  We have a pool, which the boys (and friends) love.  My oldest two took swimming lessons this year.  I now feel okay watching them in the pool while I'm sitting in a lawnchair poolside, where last year I had to be in the pool with them.  Can you say "overprotective"?    I am working on this.

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