Its been 7 months now since Gabby has been born and 7 months since we have been breastfeeding. I have to say that its been the most enjoyable 7 months of my life. I know there are so many women out there that don't have the option to breastfeed and I have been lucky enough in my life to be able to breastfeed my little one for 7 months.
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| Gabby feeding and trying to grab the camera at the same time. |
Even in the middle of the night I love getting up with her and feeding her. As tired as I am,and 90% of the time I am exhausted from getting up with her, I still love it. I have been so excited to be able to breastfeed her as long as I have been. I just was thinking back to when she was first born and I almost gave up. I knew that it was going to be hard, but no one ever told me how hard it was going to be. I still remember I was exhausted, emotional and having such a hard time with her latch. I was spraying her in the face when she could latch and when she couldn't my nipples were hurting so bad because we never got a great latch. I could only hold her in the football hold and even then I had to lean back so she wouldn't drown. I remember Mike sitting next to me rubbing my shoulders and telling me that I could do it. Thinking back I am so glad I did, I NEVER thought I would make it this long.
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Congrats!! I really hope this is what it's like for me next time. Since I can't see myself having to face PP surgery again (and now that I know there ARE safe breast feeding medications out there to take during surgery) i really hope I won't face the supply issue I had with Jensen.
I remember those early difficult days, too - I can't believe how well we've gotten the hang of it. Hubby was amazing at getting me through it. Now I can't imagine stopping, although I know it will be time before I know it!
So sweet. And hooray for the 7 month mark - wtg mama!
Amy - I hope you won't have any issues either!! GL
Thanks for sharing this! I'm glad you had great support during the difficult parts. The photo is beautiful.
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