Collection of Breastfeeding Happenings
Jackie
I was pregnant with my second son when Tim weaned at 29 months. I was
careful that he would not see me naked as that would remind him of his
"nummies". One evening he threw up all over himself and me. YUK! I put him
in the shower with me. Upon seeing my naked, pregnant body he said "Great
big nums, how wonderful".
Cristi
My name is Cristi Ludwig, and I am the proud mother of my first child,
Gregory Travis. I had decided to breastfeed while I was pregnant, and I
had gotten pretty discouraged at times because I got a lot of negative
response. People would say, "But formula is so much more convenient." I
also heard all of the stories of the sore nipples, and the inadequate milk
supplies. Unlike many nursing women, I am not a member of La Leche Leage.
I think it is a great organization; I am just more comfortable getting my
information through books and research. I also do not nurse in public, not
necessarily because I think that there is anything wrong with it, but
because I am just not personally comfortable. My son in three months old
now, and in spite of all the naysayers, we are doing great. He eats
usually every two to three hours during the day, and usually sleeps through
the night. I could not imagine not breastfeeding. The bond is incredible.
I love looking down at my little angel while I am feeding him. It was
tough at first, because I did get sore, but the benefits far outweigh any
problems that I have had.
Tia
I am still
nursing my son, he's thirteen months old now and showing no sign of
losing interest. I've been wondering how many other mothers are in the
same position. People are starting to look at me funny for continuing
to nurse him.
I'm lucky in many respects. One of the things I'm most thankful for is
that my wonderfully supportive parents take care of him during the day
while I'm at work. At lunchtime they bring him to me and I nurse him
during my lunch hour. It's been wonderful for me because I can see him,
feed him and play with him during my busy day. I think this has helped
us stay connected. I also think he's just the kind of kid who like
nursing. His eating pattern hasn't really changed since I went back to
work when he was four and a half months old. He likes to try my food
and eats pretty hearty meals with his grandparents. When I'm around he
prefers to nurse and I think it's the easiest way to feed him.
I've decided to let my baby take the lead during the weaning process. I
think we both enjoy it and get a lot out of it. I'm glad I decided to
breastfeed and I will never regret having done it.
