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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm expecting my first in August, and I have no idea, but it's interesting to see that people breast feed for so long.

My mom said she loved it, that it was a wonderful experience for her. But apparently I started pushing away the breast at 3 months, and she decided to let it go.

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]

We are still nursing at 20 months. I do it becuase of the health benefits, because I like the bonding experience, becuase DS still wants to do it, and slightly becuase weaning sounds exhausting.

I never leaked so no need for pads or whatever. Sex is fine, but I don't like DH to touch my boobs. 
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