Breastfeeding Ari

In this video, I'm breastfeeding Ari, my 2 years old son, at home.
I have got 4 children and I've breastfed all of them. I have been breastfeeding since 1993 till this month (February, 2010). My first daughter, Ângela, from 1993 to 1997; Martim, the second, from 1998 to 2000; Alexandre, the third, from 2000 to 2005 and the last one, Ari, since 2006 to his 4th birthday.
I have been breastfeeding for near 17years. I am happy and proud to be a breastfeeding mother for such a long time; it pleases me and my children love it.
Although some people do not approve public breastfeeding because they say it is abusive, I feel it's a natural thing (read more about this at http://www.pregnancy-info.net/breastfeeding_public.html).
It makes a child healthier. It is proved and I feel that breastfeeding increases mothers' health too.
Portuguese mothers don't usually breastfeed six months after their babies' birth. So, although I do not want to set any record, I've chosen this is way to show them that breastfeeding is healthy, easy and good.

Ari is now 4 years old and he has just stopped breastfeeding. Since last Christmas, he only asked for breastmilk at bedtime. I believed he was on the way to leave breastfeeding this year and I was right. Once more, I´m happy and proud with these facts.
If I have one more baby in the future, sure I´ll do all the efforts to breastfeed until the age the child will wean by its own.

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[1973heaven]

He is so cute!!

[AlexandraAntunes]

@1973heaven

You´re too kind. Thank you very much!

[beautywolfy]

Is it true that breastfeeded todlers are more "docile" or more "well behaved" than the ones that not??

[AlexandraAntunes]

@beautywolfy

Breastfed toddlers feel loved and secure. They are confident and calm. That´s what I feel with all my four children, but I still think each case is a case. It depends on the mother, on the parents, on the family, on the environment...

[monsterjigzz]

why only the left side in both the videos ??

[AlexandraAntunes]

@monsterjigzz

Because I had milk mainly in the left breast.

[keyjules24]

good for you, I have a 4 year old, and he still nurses.

[AlexandraAntunes]

@wonderall100

Simple and pure ignorance of yours. Please do some reading and educate yourself. Best regards.

[sweety4271984]

@galveston no the 2 year old isn't, but what about other people? and the mother knows what sex is for sure

[dearmalika]

e a coisa mais bonita e natural do mundo: uma mae que da de mamar a sua filha!

Esta comprovado que para as crianças e muito saudavel!

[alexisgere1]

I think a beautiful attitude of the mothers like you all should take this lesson of love, care and nutrition to children, adults would have better

[Vargus219]

Wow! Good for you!!! I would have breast fed my son for a lot longer, but I had a really low supply and tried everything to build it. He always breast fed and had formula. At around 7.5 months he self weaned. I guess he figured out that the bottle was faster. I really wanted to do one year and possibly two though.

[920arianna]

Hey, My name is Ari too!