Preface this post to say that I'm grateful that I've had an easy BF journey. Both with DS1 ('til he was 13 months) and ongoing with DS2 (almost 5 monhts).
I never loved nursing the first time around, it was just a means to feed my baby and since we had no major issues, it was never a thought, not to breastfeed. I pumped 3 days a week in the office and we had a smooth ride until 13 months when DS weaned pretty much on his own.
I had a lil bit of overactive letdown, oversupply, and DS2 had a mild reflux case; but even still this time around, no major issues to complain. And I really am grateful. But I don't love it. I don't have this magical moment, but more of a "my baby is hungry, this is how I feed my baby." mentality about it.
I actually sometimes pump because I prefer it over nursing him sometimes. (insert mom guilt).
I never expected to fall head over heels in love with nursing (I never expected to be able to BF at all); but I also didn't expect to be so indifferent about it either.
Anyone not love nursing so much, but still do it anyway?
But it's good for him so I'll continue!!! Even when my mom says things like, "you're only making this harder on yourself. I formula fed you and you were fine!"
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