Yes, that’s
me! I don’t like to give myself titles, but that sounds like a very fun title
for this post. And the funniest thing is, some people plan ahead how they
expect to parent and do certain things. That is not how it happened for me. I
had different thoughts in my head, but all in all I just asked questions,
listened to some advice and pretty much followed my instincts.
Let’s start
with the most basic and obvious thing here. Breastfeeding. Yes, this I knew I
wanted to do and in all honesty this shouldn’t even be discussed. I feel very
strongly about this topic and probably can go on and on about this. But let’s
try to keep it short and sweet.
Breastfeeding-
It’s what you are supposed to do!!! I apologize in advance if I offend anyone
with my opinions here. After all this is my blog and I think I can freely voice
my opinions on here. If you don’t like them no one is asking you to continue
reading- just sayin’! Anyway… yes- it is what you are supposed to do! I DO NOT
understand those moms who just decide to put their kids on formula because it
is easier for them or because they don’t like it or whatever other reason. Really?
You don’t like it? I don’t think anyone particular LIKES to be in labor, but it
is what you are supposed to do to have a baby right? And in all honesty, I
think the minute you become a parent, your own personal likes and dislikes
should not be number one if they don’t coincide with your babies needs.
I
understand those moms whose supply drops or for whatever reason they aren’t
able to breastfeed. I understand that. I especially have sympathy for those who
try everything they can to keep their supply up and to breastfeed their babies
as long as possible. Yes! This is what mamas are supposed to do!
When I was
pregnant people would ask me if I would breastfeed or not. Seriously that
questioned always baffled me. That society has come to the point where moms
actually have a preference nowadays. And even when I would answer of course…
some people would say “ well, you never know, your baby might not latch on.” I
think my breastfeeding journey started out very easy. Compared to some
incidences I have heard. Kassiyan was able to latch on immediately, he is
eating very well and happy and so far my supply is flowing (literally)! But if
for whatever reason let’s say Kassiyan wouldn’t have latched on, I would have
pumped and gave him bm. And tried again with the breast. And again and again if
needed. I would have done everything I could have to give him the milk that he
needs as a baby as opposed to jumping to formula right away. Bottom line is-
breastfeeding is the way to go and for moms who think otherwise, I just simply
do not understand you.
Breastfeeding
in public. I think this is personally not that big of a deal, who does what… it
depends on personal comfort levels. I think in the very beginning I was very
shy of feeding in front of people or in public. Instead of putting myself in an
uncomfortable position to go into the car or find a place to feed I sometimes (this
is in the way beginning, I don’t even remember the last time I pumped) pumped
milk to bring with me. In all honesty, it is truly just beyond simple to go
with the flow with everything. He’s hungry- you pull out a boob, no bottle
nothing. If I’m at a zoo, I’m at a zoo! If I’m at the park, well then I’m at
the park! I think the only place that I don’t really have this “I don’t care”
attitude is in church. And honestly it’s because it is a monastery and there
are monks there. We have a dress code as is to wear a head covering and a dress/skirt
below the knees. As pro breastfeeding as I am , this is more about respecting
my religion as well as the monks. So in that case I would go to the car to
feed, or the downstairs church in a little corner where no one is around. I’ve come to learn to wear a tank top
underneath and then can wear another t-shirt on top or whatever and be able to
feed without showing much. Fast and
convenient. I think if I don’t stress then no one else stresses. And so far I
have not come across any rude or obnoxious people that have said anything
otherwise to me feeding. Then again, I don’t go out much, I stay home all the
time :)
That pretty
much sums up my little breastfeeding rant! I am all for it and honestly don’t
see it any other way!
I also don’t
see a time frame on feeding. I will feed until I have milk. If this means 2
years then it is 2 years, if this means more that means more. Although I think
by then we may have another baby on the way so things may work out on their own
;) But if I have to “tandem feed” a term I actually only heard of yesterday-
then so be it! This is the good stuff and might as well use while you have it!
