double time

This is for all those breast-feeding mamas out there! Did you ever think breast-feeding would be so hard and time consuming? No one tells you how hard it can be. For me it felt like having two jobs, taking care of Liam and feeding him. I usually had to plan my whole day around feeding times, which was very annoying and got old pretty quick! Liam was never able to latch on well, so I had to pump, then I would feed him from a bottle. I’ve wanted to stop so many times and it’s been a very frustrating time for me. It takes me twice as long to feed Liam, and the main reason I keep doing it is because I know giving him what people call “Liquid gold” will benefit him. Babies who consume breast milk tend to be smarter and they do not get sick as often, I know that I can switch to formula anytime, but I keep reminding myself that Liam would miss out on all the benefits from breast milk. I’m not saying formula is a bad thing, I just feel like I’m giving up on something that some women aren’t able to provide to their babies, and that is not fair.

            I don’t know if other moms have had easier experiences than mine, this is just what I have experienced with breast-feeding. I’m not trying to discourage anyone; I’m solely expressing what I am going through, so that women who are going through the same thing know they aren’t alone. This is my experience and I want to let moms that breast-feeding can be challenging, but just remind yourself of all the benefits you are providing for your little one, don’t give up!