But I'm not done talking about them. I was terrified of breast feeding. I'm body shy. I didn't know how I would ever possibly feed my child if I was not in the privacy of my own home. I thought I would be skeeved out. I thought everyone else would be. I never, ever, ever thought I could make it a whole year without formula.
Well I did it and I don't care who I made uncomfortable along the way (well maybe a little bit cause it's nice to be nice). Fun fact, there is no faster way to scare off a bunch of smoking, annoying teenagers on a beach then whipping out a boob to feed a babe. These first year Phinny pics are my tribute to nursing. No longer scared.
This last one was from the very beginning and it hurt! Even when he was done. That's why he owes me four Alaskan cruises.
And one of my Phinny Phin's face because you can't see it above.
ps
MONSTER BOOBS, MONSTER BOOBS, MONSTER BOOBS!!
This is absolutely beautiful and so very encouraging to see. I hear too often times about friends of mine who have given up nursing so quickly...I'm gonna do everything in my power to make it work, I'm very set on my nursing goals. Major props to you!
ReplyDeleteAhh, thanks! My original goal was six months but by then it's so much easier. I really felt it was a special way I could take care of him which was so big to me because I work full time. Good luck!!
ReplyDeleteHaha this post makes me laugh! I'm sure he owes you more than four alaskan cruises. At this rate, I owe my parents about 20 cruises...
ReplyDeleteMel, I love your blog (yes, I am a blog stalker). You're such an amazing writer. I'm so jealous that you were able to breastfeed for a year. I cried when Frankie J didn't want to nurse any longer. It was just too hard for me to keep my supply up while in school and working full time and I just couldn't pump enough to keep him happy. Hopefully with the next one I'll be able to go a year like you. Thanks for the honesty and inspiration.
ReplyDeleteKim, I just don't think I would have been able to do it if I was still in school so major props to you for doing it at all sister! Thinking about doing it again for my next kid makes me want to cry at this point, but I'm sure I'll miss it when it's over. maybe. ;)
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