I'm doing 20 things
Six months so far...
4 weeks ago
and we’re going to keep going for at least another six months. It’s totally worth the effort.
I dedicate this goal to:- Those women learning to breastfeed for the first time. It’s difficult, you aren’t alone! Seek out support (your family, la leche league, or your local hospital).
- Those women who for whatever reason cannot or choose not to nurse. Don’t let anyone judge you.
- The baby nurses who said I didn’t enough milk to feed my baby. 16.5 pounds later, we’re doing okay.
- The baby nurses and our pediatrician who encouraged me even when we had to supplement those first couple of weeks.
- The lactation consultant, who finally said “Stop worrying. You are full of milk.”
- My local hospital’s “New Mother’s Group” for their support.
- My family, who stuck with me on this even though they didn’t know or understand much about the benefits of breastfeeding.
- My otherwise wonderful daycare provider, who persistently tells me my baby needs more food than the amount we give him when we’re at home. The pediatrician says his weight is great, he’s fine.
- My office, for being completely supportive (no questions asked) of my pumping schedule.
