At this stage with Chloe I had already nearly finished weaning her off the boob and replaced all her feeds with formula. I was done with breast feeding and felt no longing to continue. There was no reason why I had to stop, other than I wanted my body back, wanted to wear normal clothes/bras and just felt ready.
This time however, I feel completely different and am mourning every feed I have dropped. I have had a much easier time breastfeeding with Livia and I'm so much more relaxed about nursing in public too. I have truly enjoyed it. I love the closeness and the feeling that my body is providing for Livia. I especially appreciate it because of Livia's allergies.
I have never been a massive breastfeeding advocate. As in, I love breastfeeding and would always try to breastfeed my children. But I don't agree with the pressure put on women to breastfeed and understand the reasons why people choose formula. I think it is much more important for women to feel confident and relaxed in the early stages of motherhood.
I am also interested in the effects that breastfeeding has on your emotions. How being able/ not able to breastfeed and dropping breastfeeds can have a severe impact on how you feel. I have recently been feeling a bit wobbly again and it has come at the same time as drastically dropping the amount I am feeding Livia. I wonder whether my hormones are affected by this and then make me feel more emotional than usual? Don't know!
Anyway, so here's my tribute to breastfeeding and the wonderful experience that it is. I am so happy I have been able to breastfeed my children and I know that when it's right for me to stop God will make that clear too.
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