Breastfeeding Journey ✨

In 2020 I had my first baby and boy did I not know what to expect. Covid had just happened because I was due in March and EVERYTHING shut down. Like that wasn’t a mess in itself I also struggled with breastfeeding hardcore and it was my only plan when I was pregnant with my son. The hospital sadly missed his lip tie diagnosis causing him to not latch properly and the only thing they said to help was zoom them to see why I was struggling. This just didn’t seem beneficial to me and I was spiraling into depression as my 2 week old baby wouldn’t eat fully. With massive encouragement and support of my husband and family they made me realize a fed baby was best & a happy healthy mom was best. I switched to formula, cried many many tears and then realized how happy and healthy he was. Our journey didn’t go as planned (that’s life) but he was always growing like he was supposed to and such a happy little guy. Now he eats stuff off the floor & loves junk food😂 I feel like breast or bottle we all end up here some how.

Fast forward to December 2021 when my daughter was due and my plan this time was formula all the way. I knew how to do it, it was a natural decision and I figured why put my self into any stress or depression this time around. WELLLL she came out ready for the boob. This was the most natural easy going experience I’ve had. I told myself if I can make it 2 weeks we may have a shot. Got home got settled and 2 weeks FLEW by. Next thing I know we are passing a month, then 3 then 6 months. My goals grew and grew at this point. Finally I told my husband if I make it a year like most women do I’ll be happy and content and she can stop whenever. Well this girl is a boob baby and here it is 16 months later still nursing. We are down to morning & night because I will say I am ready to have my body back and her not just want me all the time and hopefully grow closer to family and I think a lot of it has to do with her still nursing but if I let her she would probably nurse forever. They did change it to being recommended until 2 years old but I haven’t decided if I’ll go until 2 or quit this summer. Right now we are taking it day by day and enjoying her sweet sweet snuggles. It cracks me up bc I’ve gotten her to tell me”boob” and she’ll point when she wants some milk😂😂

All in all and moral of my story is remember a fed baby is best and a happy mom is best💖

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