To answer your other questions, I think you’re onto something. My mother nursed me for a year (and then went on to nurse my two younger siblings as well, but not for that long). I nursed my first baby for over two years (and did so while my mother watched him so i could go back to work – talk about the mother/daughter relationship and how it affects nursing! She really helped me that first 18 months!) I’ll probably nurse my second baby a little longer than my first.

That and deeeeeee-lurking!

I also was skeeved out at first, but gave nursing a try. I had problems at the hospital, but had a great nurse who helped me get my act together. And yes, she grabbed my boob like it was her own. But, she did ask first!

I had some sore moments in the process, but I’m glad I did it. I made it to eight months, when the vampire teeth became too much for me to handle. I found the nursing time much more convenient than the few months he was on the bottle afterwards.

If I’m lucky enough to have another, I’ll try again. But if it doesn’t work out I won’t beat myself up either.

I’m wishing you and Alex the best and feeling happy for you guys in rediscovering this part of your bond.

Have fun!

Thanks for stopping by my blog, by the way. I’m excited to have a new blog to read, as well. I’ve stopped by a couple of times and added to you my reader but haven’t gotten completely caught up. This may be a redundant suggestion – I highly recommend the lactation consultant message board on ivillage. Those ladies were so helpful when I was going through all of the crap I’ve dealt with during my breastfeeding “career.” They can motivate you, encourage you, and give you the willpower to do whatever it is you want to do!

Again, good luck with whatever direction you go with breastfeeding nourishing your child!