julie

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hi, I am also new, my name is Valarie, and I have 4 kids, 3 of them

have immune problems. Good Job nursing!! and as long as you are ok

with it, its ok. I nursed my first one 10 months, the second one 20

months(found a milk allergy the hard way when I tried to wean her at

12 months), the 3 one 16 months, the 4 one TWO AND HALF YEARS!!and

yes, there was a reason, b/c I knew at some point that yr he would

need a stomach surgery called a nissen(he was also FTT)but b/c of

reflux. The surgery would fix his reflux, but he would need to be on

all liquids for a few months, and I figured breastmilk would be the

most comforting and beneficial liquid to be on!!(plus he was my baby

and it was hard to let it go)

and, due to his continuous illnesses, and reflux, he never slept but

in 45 minute incriments for the longest time, at the last, before the

surgery, he would only sleep with his back against my stomach in my

bed. And he was two and a half.

but, guess what? he did stop nuring w/o much struggle, and he sleeps

in his own bed just fine. you and Ana will get a handle on it once the

time comes. For now, if this works, let it be. She needs comfort and

you are giving it to her. Trust your instincts there.What a good mom

you are!!!! and 13 months isnt so old.........it just seems that way

compared to a newborn. I look at my 9 yr old and WISH she was 13

months old again!!(I miss the baby hair ponytail fountains!!)