I seriously just have to share my experience from the past 5 days of breastfeeding: The first night, I was soooo excited that God had blessed me with the most amazing team of nurses and Doctors that were completely supportive to help me with my successful VBAC on Saturday evening that I couldnt sleep at all! I was so determined and excited to breastfeed, that I waited up all night to feed her, but the little peanut just wanted to sleep. Eventually she woke up, ready for her first meal away from the consultants, and she immediately latched on for a solid 45 minutes. I was so ecstatic and in love with the bonding that was taking place, I didnt sleep for the next 48 hours. And the crazy thing? I wasnt really tired. My body was already recovering at an awesome rate, and I was so energetic throughout my entire stay at the medical center, that I was nesting. In my room. Haahah. The first night home, I was extremely nervous because with my first little girl, it was the worst night ever. I remember that we stayed up all night, fighting for a good latch, and me eventually caving and giving her formula. Luckily, We had developed a good latch at the hospital, and I had already found my two comfortable feeding positions for each breast. She woke up one time, and then slept until 9 the next morning. By then, my milk had finally come in, and each feeding afterwards went by extremely fast because my supply was awesome and she would become full in 15 minutes or less. Its day five, and I havent used the pump all day! Im becoming more and more confident, and falling more and more in love with this entire experience, Im not exhausted nor moody, and because I know how much I want this, Its become possible through determination and being prepared (thank you Dana and Sharon Keithley for the pumps!! they helped so much throughout the first couple of days back at home). I finally feel a sense of completion and pride, being able to have this baby and provide for it the way a woman was meant to. I understand that not everyone is able to breastfeed, and does NOT make you any less of a mother, but I definitely would recommend giving it your hardest try. The smell alone of a breastfed baby converted me in a heartbeat, and the bonding will be something I cherish everyday for the rest of my life. Day Five, and still breastfeeding strong!
Posted on: Thu, 20 Nov 2014 22:36:29 +0000
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