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For those moms who kept going, did you do it because you enjoyed it or because you feel this pressure to do it because it's best for your baby? I feel like a lot of moms aim to breast feed as long as possible as some sort of contest almost, which everything I've read says that after 6 months. the benefits have leveled out.

But if you love it or find personal benefits to it, I can see sticking with it for longer. I just know for myself that if it was massively inconvenient or pumping made me feel like a dairy cow I don't think I could keep it up. Also, does that mean you're still having to wear nursing bras and pads and worry about leaking and stuff during all that time? And what about sex? [/quote]

I sm still nursing at 10 months.  But, I found it very easy, which is not the case for many women.  So, I'm still doing it because It's just so easy.  No bottle to prepare and it gives us quiet time together. But, I only work part time, so I don't need to do a lot of pumping.  I stopped wearing breastpads around 4 months, but I still use them when she has a shift in schedule, or if I know I'll be gone from her for more than 4 hours.  Sex is fine.  Libido is lower, but I try to get myself in the mood for the sake of hubby.  I don't find it painful, but my husband was patient and we waited until 4 months post partum because I was afraid of the pain.  So, for us, breastfeeding is very convenient.  Everyone should just do what is best for their families.[/quote]

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