I’m only coming to realize now that I’ve had a few people ask me if still breastfeeding, that I’ve never really shared the end of my breastfeeding journey with you all or even mentioned on here that I stopped…
I exclusively breastfed my son till he turned about 14/15 months old. And although that may be a long time in other people’s eyes. My breastfeeding journey was cut short and wasn’t as long as I had anticipated it to be. Even before I learned that I was pregnant I always envisioned myself breastfeeding my child till they were 2 years old. That was just always my goal and plan….
But if there’s one thing that motherhood has taught me: it’s to expect the unexpected and show yourself some GRACE when things don’t go as planned…. In the beginning the mom guilt was so real and I really bet myself up about the decision to stop before the 2 year mark I had set out for myself. I always heard that breastfeeding was hard. But even hearing that before going into it, nothing could have truly prepared me for just how much of an impact it had on my mental health & I know my breastfeeding mama’s can relate and know exactly what I mean. If you do, share with me your experience in the comments!❤️
As you’ve heard before breast is NOT best. Fed is best. Period. But also… they always say “as long as baby is healthy and happy” but mama I’m here to tell you that although that’s true, that’s only one side to it. MAMA needs to be healthy and happy in that decision too, whatever it may be. YOUR mental, emotional, spiritual, physical etc health MATTERS! 👏🏽 & it’s not selfish as a mother to prioritize yourself as well!🗣️
I’ll be forever grateful to have had the honour and privilege of breastfeeding my son for as long as I did. It was truly the experience of a lifetime. Don’t compare YOUR story to others, mama. It will rob you of seeing the joy and beauty in your own!💖
“The natural power of breastfeeding is one of the greatest wonders of the world. A baby nursing at a mother’s breast is an undeniable affirmation of our rootedness in nature.”
