Though this article is sure to make most of us angry and defensive, be sure to 
really read the last few sentences where this self proclaimed cranky mom 
describes why most women continue to breastfeed....because despite it being 
the time commitment and demanding task of taking care of an infant it is also 
the wonder and pleasure of having your dear little one so close and comforted 
by you! Most long term breastfeeders do so because it's pleasant and easy 
and rewarding and they enjoy it and despite this woman's fatigue with 
parenting 3 young children and working she still seems to enjoy that sustaining 
apsect of breastfeeding..the closeness. The realization that parenting is hard 
work and full time and long term is daunting at times.So it's easy to blame it 
on breastfeeding. Surely our culture/society that does not make it easy for 
women to combine exclusive long term breastfeeding (of especially more than 
one child) with an upwardly mobile career trajectory doesn't help.  

Enjoying the sunshine in Southern New England even though it's still well 
below freezing, 

Frequent reader & infrequent poster,
Cindi Zembo

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