Breast Milk!

Yep! Langston and I are still going strong with breast feeding! Whoot. I attrubite my success with breastfeeding to my husband for support, work for allowing me time and Douglas County Health Department support group called BIBS. I do supplement with formula for a few feedings during the week and I am okay with that. I was able to breastfeed Sophia for about 14 months and hope to do the same with Langston or until her weens himself.

 I think that the topic of breastfeeding is something that could lead to "mommy wars". This is what I think: You have an infant who needs to eat right? Feed the infant formula, breast milk or a combo of both...I don't care what you choose. The infant is being fed and that is the only thing that matters.

 I remember when people asked me before I had Sophia if I was going to breast feed. They would tell me all of this horrible stuff like your nipples will fall off or severely scarred, breast feed babies are too needy, they won't grow enough because breast milk is thin...etc..WTF None of these people that told me this info breast feed their children so I asked people who did and made my decision after speaking with Craig about it.We both weighed the pros and cons and felt that our children's needs would be best met by breastfeeding.

As a working mommy, I do get less time with my children. I feel that breastfeeding them has helped me stay connected to them. I pump twice a day while I am away from Langston and each time I bring photos of him with me, text the care provider about how he is doing or just pray for him. I love that feeling when I go to pick up my children that they are genuinely happy to see me. Also, Langston usually wants to nurse when I pick him up from our caregiver not just because he is hungry, but because it's our special bonding time.

This is me nursing Sophia at 8 months. I need to get a few taken with Langston.

You know since Langston was born Sophia has been asking about breastfeeding. There are a few times she would ask to be breastfed and I would tell her sorry it's only for Langston right now and offer to cuddle her instead. I am glad that she gets to participate in feeding Langston when he gets a bottle. Overall, I am happy that I chose to breastfeed.