[Cherry Alive]

A relative who just had a baby was unsupportive of my choice to exclusively breastfeed. When I was pregnant, she kept knocking on my plans to do it, and she told me in a know-it-all "You may not like it."

Well, not only do I not dislike it... I LOVE it!

I feel really good when I'm nursing DD. It really mellows me out! It has also made me a lot more careful about what I eat (taking my vitamins and making sure to eat a balanced diet) and making sure I am hydrated. All the long-term impacts aside, this is a nice perk for my own health.

But the best part is this bond we have. She gets the most amazing goofy smiles on her face when she nurses. I LOVE IT!!!

I'm shooting for nursing her a year, but would like to take it to 2.

 

[Chloe'sMama]

I love it too!

So happy for you and your dd!!!

 

[calebsmommy25]

Yay!

Good for you. It is amazing, isn't it? Maybe through seeing you nurse and how happy you are, she will *hopefully* open her eyes a bit and see the wonders of breastfeeding.

 

[MountainMamaGC]

I love it too. I feel so in love with her. I love the idea that we could be saving each others lives. I would tell that relative how much I love the experience, but thats just me.

 

[kalamos23]

I fell in love with nursing too!! Isn't it amazing?? Unfortunately, DD is old enough where I don't get that nice mellow hormone rush anymore, those were the good old days - enjoy them! I love the fact that I can calm her down with nursing and how booboos make it all better

 

[LindsG]

Good for you!

: I thought i'd hate it but I love it too. We've had a lot of problems but I love it so much i'll jump through any hoop to make it work! It's the most amazing experience and I feel sorry for the people who have never gotten to feel that bond!

 

[Autumn C.]

I know! I know! I love it too!

I'm still nursing at 13months and I am *quite* the pariah because of it. But I don't care! She is so stinkin' cute! And it calms.her. down. with my whirlish dirvish of a baby that is a good thing.

 

[angelapittman]

I love watching my nursing baby! It's so cute the way she rolls her eyes as she falls asleep, and how she pulls her little hands up to grab around my breast. It's sweet

 

[Theoretica]

Great Job mama!! You'll be amazed how fast the first year flies by...betcha you make it longer

 

[happyhousewife06]

YAY congrats!