First, let me say straight off that I'm not looking to wean, or even cut down feedings. My DD Cami is 2 yo and I'd LOVE to bf'd as long as she wants.

She's always nursed on demand. EXCEPTION -- The only time she doesn't get to nurse, even if she asks, is when I'm eating. When she was an infant, I'd do it. But now I'd like to sit down and enjoy my meal w/ my family. We've been on this plan for awhile, and she still throws a HUGE fit that she has to wait. She trys to crawl in my lap, life/open my shirt, etc. So daddy usually has to distract her and I end up eating by myself -- which is not the point. Then she gets to nurse right away when I'm finished eating.

But I would like to be able to postpone or delay them once in awhile. (We do this on Sunday mornings. No nursing once we're out of bed. We're all running
around trying to get ready for church. Once we're at church, I know
she'll want to nurse and I can count on some quiet time.)

So if I'm trying to delay a feeding, once in a great while I can distract her. Not usually. Yesterday, I had a sore nipple so I was trying to substitute cuddles for nursing -- or even get her on the other breast! And you'd think I was torturing her from the hysterics!

Honestly, if I need to delay her, distraction usually isn't an option. Otherwise I'd just do the easy thing and nurse! (LOL! Is this making ANY sense?!)

Anyone have some suggestions/advice? I love our nursing relationship and DON'T want to lose it. But I need some patience from my toddler. (Please pick yourself up off the floor from laughing!)

TIA! Christine