The boob job
As we have an article on breastfeeding and the myths that crop up around it I thought I would share my experiences of it.
I was fully set on that I would breastfeed my baby and finding out that I was having twins gave me pause but did not deter me from my mission. I can't describe the shock and sadness I felt when I finally accepted that the most natural thing in the world was hard work for me.
Most of you are by now thinking they'll skim down a blog post on how I ended up bottle feeding in the end, instead I can tell you that I breastfed one of my girls for ten months, until she ended it and the other 12 months, when I ended it.
My sadness and disappointment was related to the fact that I had to supplement my breastfeeding with bottle feeding. Against all odds my girls had little trouble switching from boob to bottle. I fell into the category of not having enough breast milk, even though having twins is not always the reason for not having enough.
Was it worth it? Am I cracked to even have tried? Yes and yes.
I'll tell you a few things I figured out about breastfeeding:
• It is a special moment with your child, for closeness and bonding.
• It takes about three months to get a hang of it.
• It is always ready, sterilized, accessible and warm.
• It makes you tired and hungry.
• You can do it while you sleep, there is no need to get up to make a bottle and supervise.
To begin with, I was lucky enough to be able to be at home with my children. Secondly, I was very determined and I was also lucky enough to have a helpful nurse that showed me how to get the babies to latch on properly.
It just never made sense to me that I would not use a part of my body for the purpose it was made for, apart from the fact that it is good for your child. Saying that, I have had to revise my stance as I still had to bottle feed.
I still get very annoyed with all the false Myths About Breastfeeding. More than just the myths, it annoys me when women are not even willing to try breastfeeding, because of misconceptions and prejudices. There goes my more lenient stand out the window!
Are you undecided about breast feeding? These are my 5 top reasons to try it out:
1. Just try. Any amount of time, short or long, will in the end benefit you and your baby.
2. Get a good breastfeeding top or cover. There is plenty to choose from that will satisfy anyone's modesty.
3. It will save money! It is cheaper than formula, bottles and sterilisers.
4. It gives you an excuse to relax, read, and watch the telly.
5. It is the best nutrition for your baby.
Saying all that, at the end of the day...do what is best for you and your baby. You have the luxury of choice; just make sure you have explored all your options.
I was fully set on that I would breastfeed my baby and finding out that I was having twins gave me pause but did not deter me from my mission. I can't describe the shock and sadness I felt when I finally accepted that the most natural thing in the world was hard work for me.
Most of you are by now thinking they'll skim down a blog post on how I ended up bottle feeding in the end, instead I can tell you that I breastfed one of my girls for ten months, until she ended it and the other 12 months, when I ended it.
My sadness and disappointment was related to the fact that I had to supplement my breastfeeding with bottle feeding. Against all odds my girls had little trouble switching from boob to bottle. I fell into the category of not having enough breast milk, even though having twins is not always the reason for not having enough.
Was it worth it? Am I cracked to even have tried? Yes and yes.
I'll tell you a few things I figured out about breastfeeding:
• It is a special moment with your child, for closeness and bonding.
• It takes about three months to get a hang of it.
• It is always ready, sterilized, accessible and warm.
• It makes you tired and hungry.
• You can do it while you sleep, there is no need to get up to make a bottle and supervise.
To begin with, I was lucky enough to be able to be at home with my children. Secondly, I was very determined and I was also lucky enough to have a helpful nurse that showed me how to get the babies to latch on properly.
It just never made sense to me that I would not use a part of my body for the purpose it was made for, apart from the fact that it is good for your child. Saying that, I have had to revise my stance as I still had to bottle feed.
I still get very annoyed with all the false Myths About Breastfeeding. More than just the myths, it annoys me when women are not even willing to try breastfeeding, because of misconceptions and prejudices. There goes my more lenient stand out the window!
Are you undecided about breast feeding? These are my 5 top reasons to try it out:
1. Just try. Any amount of time, short or long, will in the end benefit you and your baby.
2. Get a good breastfeeding top or cover. There is plenty to choose from that will satisfy anyone's modesty.
3. It will save money! It is cheaper than formula, bottles and sterilisers.
4. It gives you an excuse to relax, read, and watch the telly.
5. It is the best nutrition for your baby.
Saying all that, at the end of the day...do what is best for you and your baby. You have the luxury of choice; just make sure you have explored all your options.
