I am still currently breastfeeding my 4 1/2 year old daugter. My son nursed until 2 1/2, and my first daughter until she was almost 2. I'm not really sure when she will wean, but I'm thinking that it will happen some time this summer. She generally only asks to bf at bedtime, so I will miss that part of the routine, but understand that they do grow up, faster than we want them to.
My daughter calls breastfeeding 'nap', so others don't know what she is asking for. My son had called it nurse and was embarrasing out in public when he asked repeatedly to nurse. I think that it is helpful to have a code word for breastfeeding for when mothers are out in pulic.
Milk is produced by supply and demand, as my 4 1/2 year old can leave for 4 days and when she returns she can still bf. My body has adjusted to her needs.
Thank you for sharing your stories. I think that it is wonderful that women were given this way to nourish their children.
Breastfeeding in public is my nightmare! I know it has many
advantages, but I just can't find a distraction from my surroundings.