Zachary's Breastfeeding Story
I have really enjoyed reading everyone's stories. I was in the Army when I
had Zachary. Alot of people told me that I would not be able to breastfeed
and work a twelve hour day. But with the help of a support group, a sister
who was nursing at the time and a hand held breast pump I did it! After
about two weeks the sore, cracked nipples healed and we were getting the
hang of it. Zac had no problem going back and forth between bottle and
breast, I was really concerned about that. From the moment my milk came in
I was stocking up in the freezer for when I returned to work. I got out of
the Army when Zac was 4 months old. He is know 7 months old and doing
great. I started Zac on solids at six months and he drinks juice from a
sippy cup. Breastfeeding has been a wonderful experience and I know that it
is the best nutrition I can give My child. I don't know how long I will
breastfeed, I am just going to let Zac decide when he is ready to stop. My
name is Melanie if anyone needs any advice, support, or just wants to talk
e-mail me at melvic@gte.net
