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sexymama · 01-29-2004, 07:51 PM

I loved breast feeding my daughters! I breast feed both of them until they were 18-months old -- then I wanted my body back.

I have two funny stories.
When my mother-in-law was in the hospital, dying, we were with her 24/7. I was feeding Bailey in the hallway, covered by a blanket. The doctor came out and without pausing, lifted the blanket and asked, "how is the baby doing?" I said, "just fine, thanks." It was no big deal to me; but when he looked down and saw her nursing he stammered, "oh, I'm sorry -- so sorry." It was funny to see this doctor so flustered.

When I had my son breastfeeding was not an option for reasons I will not go into. Because of that, the kids thought for the longest time that mom's only breastfeed daughters. They were shocked when a friend breastfed her son, thus my discovery of their belief. I laughed and laughed at that one.

Although breastfeeding is totally awesome and I will do it again in a heartbeat, it does have its drawbacks. For example, dad has a more difficult time feeding the baby the first few months. My eldest daughter gave me blood blisters she sucked so hard. It is more difficult on a sitter. It is suppose to be healthier; but my son has never had allergies and is also extremely healthy despite not being breastfed. Of course, I always made sure to hold him when he was bottle feeding and I didn't let him hold the bottle himself as that leads to ear infections. I tell the parents I teach, make your own best decision and be comfortable with it.

edit:
I know it is healthier -- I think I'm trying to say not to get totally down on yourself if you are unable to breastfeed. There are other wasy to be healthy with your baby such as by holding him/her every time you feed him/her.

01-29-2004, 07:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
sexymama My own person -- his by choice Location: Lebell's arms	I loved breast feeding my daughters! I breast feed both of them until they were 18-months old -- then I wanted my body back. I have two funny stories. When my mother-in-law was in the hospital, dying, we were with her 24/7. I was feeding Bailey in the hallway, covered by a blanket. The doctor came out and without pausing, lifted the blanket and asked, "how is the baby doing?" I said, "just fine, thanks." It was no big deal to me; but when he looked down and saw her nursing he stammered, "oh, I'm sorry -- so sorry." It was funny to see this doctor so flustered. When I had my son breastfeeding was not an option for reasons I will not go into. Because of that, the kids thought for the longest time that mom's only breastfeed daughters. They were shocked when a friend breastfed her son, thus my discovery of their belief. I laughed and laughed at that one. Although breastfeeding is totally awesome and I will do it again in a heartbeat, it does have its drawbacks. For example, dad has a more difficult time feeding the baby the first few months. My eldest daughter gave me blood blisters she sucked so hard. It is more difficult on a sitter. It is suppose to be healthier; but my son has never had allergies and is also extremely healthy despite not being breastfed. Of course, I always made sure to hold him when he was bottle feeding and I didn't let him hold the bottle himself as that leads to ear infections. I tell the parents I teach, make your own best decision and be comfortable with it. edit: I know it is healthier -- I think I'm trying to say not to get totally down on yourself if you are unable to breastfeed. There are other wasy to be healthy with your baby such as by holding him/her every time you feed him/her. __________________ If you can go deeply into lovemaking, the ego disappears. That is the beauty of lovemaking, that it is another source of a glimpse of god It's not about being perfect; it's about developing some skill at managing imperfection. Last edited by sexymama; 01-31-2004 at 08:12 AM..