From the beginning I knew I wanted to breastfeed my baby. What I didn't know
was how passionate I would be. I decided I would breastfeed after seeing my
sister in law nurse my niece. I saw how devoted she was to pumping and nursing
her little one and being her source of food. So once I found out I was pregnant
I knew breastfeeding was the way I wanted to go. I researched a lot of
information during my pregnancy on latching on and pumping and the benefits of
extended breastfeeding. I became so interested in all the facts and
couldn't wait for him to come.
Once my son was born he was perfect! From the moment I put him to my breast
he latched on. He did amazing and it was so natural for us.
It wasn't until about 3 weeks into it that I started to feel the pain of
nursing. I almost gave up. Thankfully my friends and family helped me push on.
I reached out to support groups who gave me so much advice and support and
prayers. I honestly don’t think I could have continued without their support. I’m
so glad I stuck it out.
I absolutely love nursing my son and the bond we have is indescribable. To
know that I am his source of nutrients that I am what makes him happy makes me
so happy. The love I am able to show him through breastfeeding is so important
to me. Because of my son I'm a different person. I’m more honest, sensitive,
loving and just a better person and it’s because of him. I feel if I'm happy
and full of love my milk is happy and full of love. I know that may sound
silly, but just like they say food made with love tastes better; milk produced
with love does too.
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