Today marks 5 months of breastfeeding for me and Bean. I cannot believe how quickly the time has gone! As the saying goes, the days are so long and the years are so short. I mean, seriously, he was just born yesterday (right?), and it'll be Christmas in a few weeks. I'm sure I was told plenty about breastfeeding while I was pregnant. Honestly, I don't know how much went in one ear and out the other. Here are 5 things that nobody told me about breastfeeding (or maybe they did and I just don't remember): 5 Things Nobody Told Me About Breastfeeding1. Nobody told me that it would suck my brain dry. I mean it. I'd been in the professional communication field for almost a decade prior to Bean's birth. I had a great vocabulary and was a great articulator. Now I can't remember my name half the time. Or how old I am. I'll get stuck in the middle of a story and not be able to finish because my mind can't remember a simple word. Instead, I'll spend an hour trying to explain the word I'm looking for. 2. Nobody told me how soon nursling gymnastics (a.k.a. Gymnurstics) would start. About a month ago, Bean started rolling around in my arms into completely contorted positions while nursing. And heaven forbid I try to move him into what I think would be a more comfortable position. He MUST stay in his desired contortion until he's done. 3. Nobody told me how exhausting it would be. Especially when he is going through a growth spurt. He stays attached at the boob. All. Day. Long. And now we think he's teething, because he's been super fussy and clingy. I'm grateful that we co-sleep, because I can't imagine having to get up multiple times a night to get him out of a crib. Even still, he's gone from sleeping 4 hours through the night back to being up every 2 hours. I'm a sleepy mama. 4. Nobody told me how much it would annoy me. Not all the time, but sometimes. Sometimes, I just need to pee. Or eat. Or take a 5 minute shower instead of a 2 minute shower. I've said it before, and I'll say it again: Mamas with babies (especially breastfed) should have a pass to wear Depends. 5. Nobody told me how much I would love it. This is all of the time. I'm constantly in awe of how my body continues to grow this amazing tiny human. He is alive and thriving because of me. It's incredible. I am excited for him to start exploring the world of solid foods, but I'm already dreading when this part of our relationship ends. When our eyes connect, I know that he loves me. When he smiles and makes happy noises when he's full, I know that he's saying, "Thank you, mama." When he falls asleep with his hand on my chest, I know that he feels comfortable and well taken care of. ********************* In celebration of reaching our 5 month mark, I am giving away a box of Lanisol Disposable Nursing Pads and a weighted nursing cover. The nursing pads were amazing and I used them constantly while we were in the hospital our first couple weeks home. I have since switched to washable, but I still keep some as back-up. Since this is not a sponsored giveaway, simply leave a comment on this post telling me your favorite, least favorite, or craziest thing about breastfeeding, or what you're most looking forward to about it. I'll be doing a good ole fashioned drawing Monday morning. Drawing will be closed Monday, 11.17.14, at 10am EDT. Good luck!
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11/14/2014 02:31:09 am
I love nursing. We have hit the year mark and my favorite moment is after. When he pops off and snuggles in like I'm the best place in the world (which we all know, we are..lol). I can't wait to experience this with our new little one.
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Katrina Wright
11/14/2014 02:32:52 am
My favorite thing about nursing is when baby stops nursing just to smile or grin. :) It melts my heart every time!!!
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Cat Grier
11/14/2014 03:21:54 am
I have a very love and hate relationship with nursing! I love it and knowing im giving my son his best start, and hate never being able to get a break!
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Jessica Gross
11/14/2014 03:26:07 am
My first daughter we breastfed 18 months & now Lready a month with my second. My greatest annoyance is I have to use the nipple shield. It seems so small but I hate having to make sure I always have it in order to breastfeed. Seems small in the grand scheme but my greatest. I love breastfeeding and the bond is irreplaceable.
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