Pardee: I was tickled by your description of weaning your son at 4 1/2 as early weaning (I assume you mean 4 1/2 years). It's wonderful how long you nursed; you've surely reduced your risk of breast and ovarian cancers among many other things. I share your discomfort about sharing the personal. My youngest weaned herself at a little over 3 years, and I have trouble sharing that even among my physician colleagues, lest I be perceived as "out there". I certainly do not mention it to patients. I'm looking forward to the day when that taboo is gone. Alicia. [log in to unmask]