I nursed both boys at a Brian Adams concert in the sky-dome for doctors.
First my 22 mo wanted to nurse, he'd been nursing on and off all day at the
park. He easily fell asleep I put him down in the stroller. My 3 1/2 year
old was giving me his silent cue for " I will have a temper tantrum if I
can't have a turn NOW". So I picked him up like a baby and he fell asleep
nursing  in about 2 seconds also. One of the doctors girl friends said she
missed nursing her child who weaned at 2 yo. I think the others were having
a good time and didn't even notice. Some probably don't even know
breastfeeding exists and thought "what good children -going to sleep so
quickly".

In case your wondering this was one of the very few *drug-rep sponsored*
social activities I have been to. When the company asked if they could count
on my support, I said "only if they get me good seats at the next Ricky
Martin concert". :)

I am sure some of you are insulted by me using a stroller. However, I find
it very difficult to carry a 30 pound and a 50 pound child in slings. Not to
mention my water, sunscreen, 2 sets of diapers, change of clothes, snacks
etc...... Seriously how do you counsel moms to use slings when there is more
than one baby. Even when my youngest was 4 months and 20 pounds I found it
extremely hard to have him in a sling and to  be lifting the other who was
about 40  pounds in and out of his chair, off the counter, across the
street. Most of the time they both wanted to nurse and having one in the
sling just got in the way of the other one's access to me. I want to know
what kind of situations you have heard moms say they couldn't use a sling
and how you have helped overcome the problem. I certainly want to encourage
moms to use the sling most of the time as long as possible. Just curious as
to what you have to say.

Denise Punger MD FAAFP
Hobe Sound FL
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