I feel kinda guilty because I am still breastfeeding my kids- my girl will be 3 in June, & my boy is 15 mo.?!?

Many women choose to nurse until age two or much beyond, it's all about your personal preference. Why you would come on a site like this and advertise it is beyond me, you are asking for some rude answers. I also have no idea why a mother would feel "guilty" for providing the best thing for her children.

In my opinion, it is totally and absolutely normal to breastfeed a 15 month old - although at 15 months I would no longer call him an "infant". My 10 month old still nurses about 7 times a day, we will wean when we are both ready.

It is up to you to decide when to wean your children but if YOU want the three year old off the breast then try pumping and putting it in a cup and slowly wean her on to regular milk. As for the 15 month old you could also try a sippy cup of milk or you could enjoy breast feeding him a while longer. It is totally up to you. You should not feel bad about providing the best nutrition for your children but if you feel ready to call your breasts your own again nobody would blame you. 3 years is a long time to commit to breastfeeding! Take care.

It is hard to wean them off unless they are one to wean themselves. My oldest weaned herself while the other ones I had to wean off and I missed that so much. I am pretty sure though my daughter weaned off because my mom started introducing her to the cup and drinking from a straw. Try pumping milk out for your daughter to wean her off. She may fuss and cry which you will have to deal with for awhile. Comfort her the best you can at night while doing this. If she has a favorite blanket or toy she plays with make sure she has that.

I have known people to breastfeed to 18 months or 2 yrs. I have heard of others breastfeeding beyond that and ultimately it is your choice.

I nursed my daughter but I stopped before she turned one so I cant really relate but I will say three is way to old. At that point it isn't for nutriental value anymore its just for...well I don't know cause I think its kind of gross (no offense to you). If your daughter want to nurse you need to explain to her that she is to old and its only for babies. Offer her a hug or a warm glass of milk instead. As far ah your son goes, he is old enough to be weaned also. I would start now before you have another 3 yr old your nursing.

Once my children hit a year I started substituting one bottle a day of whole milk until they were completely done with me. I was fortunate that my kids didn't really care. 3 is way too old. You have to tell yourself it is for the nutritious value only. The 3 year old gets plenty of nutrition from real food. Give A GLASS of warm milk just before bed if needed. But make sure teeth are brushed after! Even milk can rot your teeth!

Although i have not breast-fed or been through a situation like yours, I know how you feel. It may be hard to not give your daughter breast milk, but when she is older and still feeding, it may result in behavior problems such as being greedy or a need to ALWAYS have it. I suggest to ween her off of it. Give her a bottle of breast milk for about a week then the next week mix it with full percent milk and your breast milk. Then a quarter breast-milk, and then eventually none. If this does not work, I recommend seeing your pediatrician.

For your soon, I would do the same. It is no as necessary now, but I recommend taking it off for him by the time he turns 2. Good luck and I hoped I helped!

Detaching you & your child from breastfeeding

is a very hard thing to do

because its "bonding"

i personally think that you should be pumping

& feeding it through a bottle by now!

i am all for still giving breast-milk!

but at 3 years old when she could eat & drink

normally. I would cut her off

the 15 months old start feeding through a bottle

but still cuddle like your breastfeeding

until you ween him!

Good Luck

I understand it's hard, I breast fed both of my kids but honestly sweetie, they both should have been off by 1. They are not going to get what they want every time they want it, don't start now. Find something they like better and give it to them. Have you tried Chocolate Milk? or Strawberry Milk.

your kid is 15 years old?! oh dear lord!