Comments on: How Breastfeeding Changed My Life

By: FutureMama

FutureMama — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:13:53 +0000

Wow! How inspiring!! I hope I can manage to accomplished all that you did after baby! I’d love to find a way to work from home and make as much as I do now! I guess we’ll see!

Thanks for sharing!
FutureMama´s last blog ..Becoming Something I’m Not… Yet

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A Found Memory « The Verve Path — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:59:43 +0000

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By: Lauren @ HoboMama

Lauren @ HoboMama — Thu, 28 May 2009 08:22:29 +0000

That was so inspiring. My husband and I choose to work from home for similar reasons. We both didn't want to miss out on the satisfaction of doing non-parenting work, but mostly we couldn't imagine not being involved daily in raising our child(ren). So it's a little unusual, and we don't earn a lot of money, but it works for us. To give some answers to your questions, I think the thing that most surprised me about breastfeeding was how very natural it felt, while at the same time (in the early days) feeling sort of surreal. I just did it, but I felt like I was a picture of a breastfeeding woman or something. Kind of like how when I was pregnant, I'd catch a glimpse of myself in a mirror and think I was an icon of Womanhood. But the surreal part went away, while the natural part stayed. Here we are almost 2 years into it, and oh my, I'm one of those people who nurses a toddler! And it feels totally right. Reading some of the other comments — I forgot about those weird letdown sensations, because they've definitely diminished now. But they were so strange! And I expected to need a big bra, but not a 36I. Holy mammaries! Thanks for sharing your story and starting this blog and your boutique! Lauren @ HoboMama’s last blog post.."Hello, nipple!" and other toddler breastfeeding stories, plus a breastfeeding carnival

By: purpleslie

purpleslie — Thu, 28 May 2009 02:29:14 +0000

How did breastfeeding change your life?
It changed everything, not just my life, but my heart has been changed, too. While pregnant I dreamed of nursing, but dreams didn’t come close to reality. Caring for my son is a driving force that goes so deep, like on the cellular level. The bonding makes everything else easier. I can’t imagine the extra work of bottle feeding. I’m impatient to meet his needs, and nursing does it so perfectly.

What things did you imagine?
I expected to feel the love and fulfillment. I even expected discomfort occasionally, though I hoped to avoid it entirely.

And what parts took you by surprise?
The tears of my milk coming in – that was a funny day to look back on.
The excruciating pain the blistered nipples cause.
I was shocked my the feeling of my let-down. It’s an indescribable feeling.
How extremely hard it was for me to get and keep a supply of pumped milk on hand.
How awkward pumping would feel compared to the ease of nursing.
How much being away from my baby for work would depress me.

purpleslie’s last blog post..Positive beliefs that I’m going to invest in believing.

By: Amber

Amber — Tue, 26 May 2009 00:57:45 +0000

Breastfeeding changed the way I approach my career, that's for sure. I returned to work when my first child was one year old, and opted to work part-time. Now that my second child is here and I won't be able to return to my former job, I'm considering other options. Like so many moms, I want to find a better way to integrate my work and family life than the traditional workplace allows for. Amber’s last blog post..Wrap Me Up Mama

By: Elita

Elita — Mon, 25 May 2009 22:21:26 +0000

This is great and I am so glad you participated in the Carnival. You can never imagine before you become a mother just how breastfeeding will change your life forever!

By: Lori T

Lori T — Mon, 25 May 2009 18:55:57 +0000

I wrote a post for the Carnival, so I saw your link in the email. I'm glad I stopped by to read your story. Congratulations on your journey. I too pumped about 4 times a day, and it is hard doing that! Good job on your hard work. Lori T’s last blog post..Huggies Rewards Codes (72 More Points!)

By: Mommy News

Mommy News — Mon, 25 May 2009 16:07:34 +0000

Hi Melodie,

Thanks so much for sharing your story! It is great that you are working to help low income moms succeed with breastfeeding!! How inspiring your story is!! Judy

By: Mommy News

Mommy News — Mon, 25 May 2009 16:06:34 +0000

Hi Slee,

Don’t be scared! Your time with your infant is so short and so precious. A few things might change for a short while, but as your baby gets older and starts eating things other than breast milk, you will find your schedule gets much more flexible. Enjoy this time because it flies by so quickly!! Thanks so much for commenting!! — Judy

By: Melodie

Melodie — Mon, 25 May 2009 15:59:24 +0000

I have always been passionate about breastfeeding, since my first daughter was born, but it wasn't until I started my blog, Breastfeeding Moms Unite! that I ever thought of focusing on something breastfeeding-related for my career. I am planning on applying for my Masters Degree this year with a focus on breastfeeding and how to help low income moms make a commitment to breastfeeding. I hope to be able to change some work place policies that make it difficult for bfing moms to continue too. Thanks for this post!! Melodie’s last blog post..Can Early Public Breastfeeding Sightings Shape One’s Future Breastfeeding Practices?