A comment on breastfeeding

I don't know why I decided to mention this right now or this way; but after having two of our friends say they did 'everything' to nurse, but they just 'couldn't'.. I just want to comment a minute and say. Nursing is very hard, in the beginning it will take all of your strength and you have to REALLY believe that it is the BEST and ONLY thing for your child. If you do not believe this you will NOT be a sucess at it because it isn't easy.. It can be painful, it can be worrisome when it looks like your baby isn't getting as fat as the formula fed babies, it is exhausting. BUT... IT is also so nurturing, it is the most peaceful part of any day, it is a matter of pride that you can do the best for your baby and see your not as fat baby perhaps pass through without ear infection . etc. while those fat formula fed babies are sick more, you can feel good about the close relationship you have with your little one, you can lay nursing your baby and feel close to Jehovah and happier in that moment then you have ever felt before.

(I am not saying that formula moms' aren't happy; I am just saying that breast feeding brings a serenity that most people miss out on)

The reasons to nurse is vast;fight infection, closeness with mom, strength of character, and last but not least.. and this if for you hard core nursers out there. When your strong, able bodied, climbing, swinging, abc reciting, three year old stops to nurse and her little mouth starts to suck and you see that complete calmness and peacefulness come over her.. When she smiles at you when shes' done and says 'thanks mommy' you thank Jehovah for this gift that he has given us women..

The abilty to nurse and provide for our little nurslings. :) If you look at nursing as an obligation.. Or if you look at nursing as a gift from God.. IT will make all the difference.

Regardless of when you stop nursing you will always have those memories of peace, calmness, and relaxation and you'll remember how very very quickly those 'babes in arms' grow up. There is no turning backwards, only forwards so let everyone do the best that they can do with what and whom they have. :)

my rant is over.. thank you!