>
> The # of women who breast feed in the U.S. is very low and the
> number who
> keep doing it after 3 months is extremely low.  Breast feeding for a
> year or
> more is less common, though I know mom's who have and I have
> commended
> them!!

I am one of those moms.  I breast fed each of my children for 15 months,
except my middle child who is 16 months older than my last one.  I breast
fed her for 11 months.   I remember the comments i would get from other
mothers. *Why not feed them the old fashion way and give the baby a
bottle*  Old fashion way?  We can't get any more original than this. Or,
*oh my gosh look at that woman nursing her child, that is so nasty*   I
would even nurse my children in restaurants, church, going shopping.  And
if it offend someone then I say,  then don't look.  I never whipped one
out and did it in plain view, I was always discrete.  My most favorite
was, *would you please nurse your baby in the bathroom, not here in
public*  My response? *but of course, why don't you grab your plate and
you can sit on the commode and enjoy your meal as well.*  However, the
many comments I received just made me sad for all those women who were
missing out on such a joy and closeness one gets from nursing a child.
Thank you Rachel for your wonderful letter.  I realize my letter is not
paleo driven, but I did want to share.

Trish