Its started :(

In the past 2 weeks a few family members have started making noises about me
weaning H (14 mo).
I guess I'll have to start putting together some good comebacks.
Usually I ream off the WHO recommendations, but I need some other comments
for a particular family member who will always say something like " what
would they know ... my mother's aunty's friend's cousin got insert horrible
condition because she was bf for more than a year".
I do know why this person is so adamant ... her own DS is 2 months younger
than H and she is weaning him now (at 1 yo ... fine if that's her choice)
and she wants to feel better about her own decision. Its just annoying that
she thinks she knows more than me about it and that I'm just being
"stubborn" by continuing to bf H.

You guys are usually good with the comebacks so think me up some good ones
please

Amanda

--
DD 15th August 2002
1 tiny angel Nov 2003
DS 20th August 2004

A&G&K&H wrote:
In the past 2 weeks a few family members have started making noises about me
weaning H (14 mo).

You guys are usually good with the comebacks so think me up some good ones
please

Say this sincerely: "Why how sweet of you to be concerned for H's
wellbeing." Repeat until they get the message... no need to justify your
decision. And don't take it personally - their 'noises' are all about
them, not you.

Jacqueline

"A&G&K&H"wrote in message
I do know why this person is so adamant ... her own DS is 2 months
younger than H and she is weaning him now (at 1 yo ... fine if that's her
choice) and she wants to feel better about her own decision.

If she is weaning then she is probably okay with her decision.
--
Sue (mom to three girls)

A&G&K&H wrote:
In the past 2 weeks a few family members have started making noises about me
weaning H (14 mo).
I guess I'll have to start putting together some good comebacks.
Usually I ream off the WHO recommendations, but I need some other comments
for a particular family member who will always say something like " what
would they know ... my mother's aunty's friend's cousin got insert horrible
condition because she was bf for more than a year".
I do know why this person is so adamant ... her own DS is 2 months younger
than H and she is weaning him now (at 1 yo ... fine if that's her choice)
and she wants to feel better about her own decision. Its just annoying that
she thinks she knows more than me about it and that I'm just being
"stubborn" by continuing to bf H.

You guys are usually good with the comebacks so think me up some good ones
please

Amanda

--
DD 15th August 2002
1 tiny angel Nov 2003
DS 20th August 2004





"Why would I feed my son cow's milk or formula now just because he's
over 12 months, when I have the best milk for him right here?"

or something...

Jo

Cuddlefish wrote:
A&G&K&H wrote:
In the past 2 weeks a few family members have started making noises about me
weaning H (14 mo).

You guys are usually good with the comebacks so think me up some good ones
please

Say this sincerely: "Why how sweet of you to be concerned for H's
wellbeing." Repeat until they get the message... no need to justify your
decision. And don't take it personally - their 'noises' are all about
them, not you.

Jacqueline

A perfect response!

I usually say, "we'll wean when we wean." Or, in response to "how long
are you going to breastfeed?" "As long as it takes."

Melania

"Melania" wrote in message
oups.com...
I usually say, "we'll wean when we wean." Or, in response to "how long
are you going to breastfeed?" "As long as it takes."

I like "no" better.

Jess

"Sue" wrote in message
...

If she is weaning then she is probably okay with her decision.

Especially if they nursed for a year. While I do nurse longer, several of my
friends wean their babies at one year and trust me, they are very happy with
their decision.

Let's face it, one year might not be long compared to some, but it's WAY
higher than the average.

To the OP, I think that however long your nurse your child is your decision
and you don't owe anyone an explanation. I'd just say yes and quickly change
the subject. HTH

JennP.

A&G&K&H wrote:

You guys are usually good with the comebacks so think me up some good ones
please

The best one I've read, from "So That's What They're For," was:

"We plan to wean her so that she can attend an out of state college..."

HAHAHAH!

Amy

"A&G&K&H" wrote in message
...
In the past 2 weeks a few family members have started making noises about
me
weaning H (14 mo).
I guess I'll have to start putting together some good comebacks.
Usually I ream off the WHO recommendations, but I need some other comments
for a particular family member who will always say something like " what
would they know ... my mother's aunty's friend's cousin got insert
horrible
condition because she was bf for more than a year".
I do know why this person is so adamant ... her own DS is 2 months younger
than H and she is weaning him now (at 1 yo ... fine if that's her choice)
and she wants to feel better about her own decision. Its just annoying
that
she thinks she knows more than me about it and that I'm just being
"stubborn" by continuing to bf H.

Look shocked and say "Of course he's started weaning, he's 14 months!".
Weaning begins as soon as you start solids, but it can take as many years as
you both want ;-)


--
Amy
Mum to Carlos born sleeping 20/11/02,
& Ana born screaming 30/06/04
http://www.freewebs.com/carlos2002/
http://www.babiesonline.com/babies/a/ana%5Fj%5F2004/
My blog: http://spaces.msn.com/members/querer-hijo-querer-hija/

A&G&K&H wrote:
I do know why this person is so adamant ... her own DS is 2 months younger
than H and she is weaning him now (at 1 yo ... fine if that's her choice)
and she wants to feel better about her own decision. Its just annoying that
she thinks she knows more than me about it and that I'm just being
"stubborn" by continuing to bf H.

I would keep the peace because it's family,
so I'd just say something like "I'll think
about it" or "Well, I like it and he likes
it, so we'll do it until we're done". For
a grandparent-type who is being obnoxious,
I'd say sweetly "oh, I would never do less
than the best for your grandchild". For a
coworker, I do the WHO/AAP factual thing or
"hey, as long as we can!" or "of COURSE I'm
still nursing".

-- Anita --