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My Breastfeeding Experiences
I just wanted to share my breastfeeding stories. I have 2 daughters, a 3 yr old and a 3 month old. I wanted to share because you hear so many stories from people about how hard it can be, what obstacles they face, and lack of support. My stories are a lot simpler. I want new and mom to be’s to know that it is not always a difficult struggle to breastfeed your babies.
I was fortunate that I grew up around breastfeeding. I am the second of seven kids, and my mom nursed all of us. So although it was completely normal in our house, I was not too sure about doing it myself. But I knew I would try it, because my baby deserved it. I had a very traumatic delivery, it was very medical and high tech, with lots of drugs and interventions. I did not get to hold her for several hours after she was born. But when I did, and I tried to nurse her, she latched right on, and nursed like a pro, even though she was 3 _ weeks early, and had had an awful birthing experience. She did great. I had no problems nursing her, and we went on happily for a whole year. It was fabulous! So easy to take her somewhere, night feedings were easy too, I would just cuddle up in bed with her and fall asleep while she ate. It felt so normal, and was such a special time for me to have quiet cuddles with my little one. I treasured these times. They helped me to relax and focus my love on this little baby, and it felt so right.
My second daughter’s birth was incredible. It was normal, gentle and natural. Everything went perfectly and it was such a different experience from her sisters. I got to hold and nurse her within seconds of being born. And she just latched right on and nursed. She is thriving, and doing so well. I love the nursing smiles, when she is still latched on, and turns to smile at me, a big happy grin, with milk dripping out of her mouth, and the contented, blissful sigh she makes, when she knows that all is safe and well in her world. I cannot think of a better way to say “I love you” to your little baby than to give her a chance to breastfeed.
My experiences with breastfeeding have been easy, happy and comforting. I just wanted people to know that.