Let me begin by saying that I love breastfeeding Lyric!
It is creating a bond that we couldn't get any other way and I'm so thankful!
I am however surprised by how unaccepted it is... people think you're a loon! The looks, the isolation, the mere mention of it puts people in a panic. Why is something that is so natural being looked on as a circus act? Breastfeeding is so, so, so rewarding but comes with many challenges!
PROS
1. Always ready and always perfect for what your baby needs
2. Makes for a healthy baby
3. FREE
4. Bonding that is unexplainable
5. Lose that baby weight... burns an average of 500 extra calories a day!
6. No bottles to wash
7. Helps lower your risk of cancer
8. Did I mention free?
CONS
1. It is all you Momma!
Day, night, middle of the night, early morning...
Mom doesn't get a break... even if you're away from the baby, guess what? No one told your boobs, so a pumping we will go!
2. It so doesn't feel nice getting latched on the first 3 weeks or so!
3. It so doesn't feel good when you're milk comes in and not just the first time but every feeding time!
4. Going off alone to feed the baby... it gets lonely sometimes
5. You become the main attraction... not a good thing!
Even if you're discreet still awkward.
6. Breastfeeding moms have a hard time self-lubricating (sorry to be so personal but only women check this blog)
7. You're tired off your booty like you just worked out... every 2-4 hours!
All that to say that it takes discipline, determination, and self sacrifice! I'm doing this blog post because I don't think it is talked about enough. The people that do it, just do it and the ones that don't never really hear of the challenges. It doesn't just happen, it takes work!
Breastfeeding and pumping moms... WAY TO GO!
I know too many moms that breastfeed who need to hear way to go! I know it isn't the easiest thing at times and I think you ROCK!
Disclaimer: if you were unable to breastfeed I'm sorry. I can say if you get the chance... try it with full force and you'll be hooked! Thanks for reading.
3 comments:
This is all so true, seeing you feed Lyric, well I guess i forgot about how much work it is, and let's just say I am glad it is you not me:::)))) anyway I am glad you posted this bc it does take a lot of work and self sacrifice...I guess raising a kid on the whole does, but it is worth it!!
It is VERY hard, and it is such a BIG commitment, but SO worth it! Keep it up,, you only have a litle under a year or so to go! LOL;) And one of the best points, it's FREE:)
Awesome post, Summer! Well said! Now that card Julie and I sent you makes a little more sense, huh? lol!
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