Story time: The result of extended breastfeeding 🤗
Indeed, there is no better bond than that of a mother with her child. Embracing extended breastfeeding wasn't as easy a journey as I thought in the beginning, but I did it, and today I have stories to tell my fellow moms, especially new moms seeking ideas based on experience. I think there's a kind of magical bond—or should I call it an extra bond—between a mom and her child that comes with extended breastfeeding. This is my third child and the only child I extended breastfeeding on. I once read a post from a mom in this community about extending breastfeeding, and at that time, this child of mine was only 8 months old, so I decided to try it since the World Health Organization even recommended it. What I didn't know is that there's a sweet and bitter aftereffects, hehehe.
I kept breastfeeding my child for up to two years, and he became so attached to me to the point that I can't even use the restroom in peace. He will always want to gum his body with mine at all times, and everywhere I go, it became a concern. Stepping out to buy things in the market without him was a hassle, and if I left him at home with his siblings, he would cry and cry and wouldn't stop until I returned. At a point, I started regretting why I brought trouble to myself, lolz
I forgot to tell you that weaning this child was a big trouble in my home. I tried all I knew and got exhausted, but he refused to be weaned. I experienced countless sleepless nights, so stressed out trying to wean him. It was as if I threw my child from a staircase, considering the way he wails at midnight and during the day.
What about eating solid food? My child would reject almost all food presented to him and request to suck breasts. Oh no. I can't explain all that I experienced with him, haha. I finally succeeded in weaning him after one month of consistent trying, and even when he started school, once he returns, he will rush to come and be dragging my clothes, asking to be breastfed, sometimes in the church and everywhere I go, even in public. I must admit that sometimes his constant request to be breastfed looked embarrassing. He will be 3 years old on May 26 of this year, and he hasn't totally forgotten about breastfeeding.
I have known that exclusive breastfeeding helps to improve a child's immunity, and I believe from my experience that extended breastfeeding helps too. So far, my baby's immune system has been good; I can't remember running to the hospital for his case except for immunization, unlike my other babies, who will be taking me on several hospital trips. This is a good advantage for a growing child. Some mothers say it helps increase a child's IQ, perhaps yes or no, but from what I can see in my child's IQ, it may be yes or he is just blessed with that naturally.
Currently, my two sister-in-laws gave birth to their first child, and it's been a journey of learning new things for them as a new mom, and I feel even more excited having the experience to walk them through, starting with preparing their breasts right before delivery in order to help stimulate breast milk on time.
The advantage of both exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months and extended breastfeeding cannot be overstated, and even in an economy like Nigeria, where everything one can think of is highly expensive, I think mothers should take advantage of exclusive breastfeeding for their babies as it costs less than buying baby formula.
Did you extend breastfeeding? What's your experience with your child?
Thanks for reading my story on this!.
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I can only imagine that perseverance. The most important thing is to see one's child healthy.
Thanks for sharing
Yea, I persevered even with the whole discomfort that came with the experience but I am glad watching my baby healthy all along. Nothing beats good health
I really appreciate your stopping by
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I can only imagine the hassle, but in all, it was worth it. Thanks for staring this.
Yea, the hassle of mothers
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Thanks for reading
Greetings dear @nkemakonam89 certainly is just as you say, reading your story I saw myself reflected 30 and 26 years ago, from experience with my mother and brothers I saw how she breastfed them until a certain age and they grew up healthy, while some aunts for aesthetics, work or comfort breastfed them until 6 months and my cousins consequently presented diarrhea and flu, so I decided like you to extend breastfeeding until 2 years and that certainly created a great circle of union between them and me; just as I had with my mother.
I congratulate you for such a wise decision, have a happy and blessed day.
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Aww
Thanks for sharing your own experience with me
It's never easy to extend breastfeeding but it will worth it at the end
I saw myself reflected in your story and it inspired me to share my own experience, Greetings happy day
Some babies are like this.
My mom said my siblings before me were like this your baby and it was a war surviving the pressures because the patterns she applied to get away with it didn't work 😎
Who knows if it's only your siblings before you 😌😌...the way I am seeing you, you look like someone who gave her mom so much trouble 😃🤣... talking about pattern, I exhausted every pattern I knew
Lol
Wow, what a nice story and wise one, is not easy right from breastfeeding, you are indeed a wise and great mother, congratulations for your sweet story and experience
There is no aspect of motherhood that is easy but for the love of our children, we will keep pushing
Thanks for reading
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Your weaning experience wasn't an easy one, but the most important thing is that our Cutee🥰 is healthy and strong.
Breastfeeding a child exclusively and over a year is not an easy thing, especially the male child I was told that they love feeding on breast milk than their female counterpart. I don't know how true is that though.
Haha 😆😂
Males sucks a lot
My dear, it wasn't an easy journey but I did it 🤗🧡
I breastfeed my daughter for almost three years and I believe that is why it was easier to wean her, because she accepted it very well since it pretty much was in her own terms. The only thing that matter is they are healthy and happy
What! You are a super mum
It was easy for u to wean Ur baby after an extended breastfeeding unlike mine
Interesting how children differs
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Your are right. Breast milk boast the child's immunity, makes them grow and keep them happy.
Very well sis 😍🥰
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Are you asking me that question at the last end of your post? Am I a mother yet? 🙃😒😆😆
Hehehe. Is that your son you gave extended breastfeeding to? That boy is already a grown up man na 🤣🤣🤣
I think reading from your post now, extending breastfeeding is a good option but just like you said, it comes with its troubles too which you have been experiencing with him. I wonder if he gives you time to engage on Hive sef. Lol
Haha 😆😂
Trouble maker
I hope you are learning oo because very soon
Lolz
If that thing is good for baby then I think that kind of activities should be encouraged. The health of baby is the priority. Indeed it seems cost effective but I think mom may need to consume more healthy food for it.
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Yea .it's healthy and cost effective
Usually advice moms to embrace it bo matter how uncomfortable it t can be
Yes, that is true !! 🥰 Exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months is mandatory to maintain the child's immune system. And nowadays it doesn't seem to be a problem to give additional breastfeeding time until the child is 2 years old.
I've felt the same thing in the last few months, sis... luckily when my child was 2 years old in September last year I managed to wean him (with various dramas, I didn't sleep for a week because my child was crying for breast milk). and it has been successful until now even though sometimes their memories of breastfeeding often appear. hehehehe
Cheers to those of you who are trying to wean your child, sis... exclusive breastfeeding is a natural approach for mothers and children. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
Any child on extended breastfeeding hardly forget about sucking easily even after weaning... Indeed it has its own discomfort but it worth it
Thanks for reaching out and sharing Ur own experience
See how handsome he looks 😘
I talk about exclusive and extended breastfeeding all the time. Most people don't get it and they don't want to try it.
I did it for my two children my son suck for one year and six months. I wanted to breastfeed my daughter for two years but I fell sick along the line when she was about one year and seven months and I was asked to stop. My mother inlaw had to take my baby away from me so I won't breastfeed her.
Both of them are doing very well and I'm proud of my sacrifice.
Thanks for sharing.
Awwwww
Amazing mom you are...it's never easy
But the sacrifice will always worth it🥰
Thanks momma 🥰
I'm inspired by this.