When planning how we wanted to raise our child, I was always hopeful I would be able to breastfeed. I knew it wouldn't be easy, and poured over all the info I could, including all the BB info and BF forums which I truly think have been the biggest help.
When DD was born, I simply decided to take it one week at a time (those first few weeks even a couple of days at a time) and whilst I came close a couple of times, I didn't give up. Looking back they were mainly when I was really lacking in sleep.
DD will be 9 weeks old on Monday, and whilst I know it's only early days still, I realised today that there is no more 'one week at a time', this is it, my bub is fully breastfed, and I love it!
I love when she's feeding at night and we're lying in bed and as she finishes the feed, she pulls off with such a flourish of her head then nestles it back down to lay on my breast, then breaks into a sleepy smile.
I love it now that her little hand can curl around to pat my back and side as she drinks.
I love it when I look at her chubby little cheeks and rolly little legs and know that my body is nourishing hers.
I love it when she catches my eye, and breaks away to turn her head towards me and give me a huge milky gummy smile. My heart just melts.
So thanks, because I really think if it wasn't for this particular area of the forums, I wouldn't feel as comfortable and confident as I do now!
I'm still rather fearful of when there are teeth involved but that's a whole different thread
It feels wonderful hey? I am loving all those moments too and cherish every one, because soon they'll be telling us how much we embarrass them!! Noooooooooo! Why can't they just stay babies?
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My special moments...
but that's a whole different thread
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