Another Day of Being a Mom

When Layla was born I had a really hard time with breastfeeding.  Some mothers don't have sore nipples at first, but I was one of those new moms that would hold my breath and bit my lip anytime Layla would latch on.  It hurt like crazy!  I was so close to giving it all up.  Luckily I knew it was important for both of us.  So many benefits that comes with bfing; the bond between us, the antibodies, the comfort I can give my baby, the fact that it is FREE...  the list goes on and on. I also had strong support from my husband and my mother.  Thank goodness for them!  

When I was pregnant I was sold on feeding all my infants till 1 year.  My mom breastfed me till my first birthday, so that seemed the most normal for me.  Then looking around on Facebook at this breastfeeding page called the Leaky Boob my mind changed.  This woman fed her babies until the toddler-hood and let them decide when they wanted to stop breastfeeding.  

I thought that was so weird!  Then I started playing with the idea of breastfeeding Layla until a 1.5 since her immune system probably needs help from my milk and antibodies through the winter months.  Then I researched what the World Health Organization and their view for bfing infants.  They said 2-5 years and the American Health Association said 6 months-1 year.  I think it is obvious that our country is not the healthiest.  Along with Monsanto and his corn obsession, I think we have a bad rap for being the fattest country in the world.  Formula (while it does help mothers who are not able to produce their own milk and that is awesome!) tricks mothers to believe that it is close to their milk.  Formula companies make their way into the home.. it's their trick!  Formula is being recalled constantly because of unhealthy reasons while breast milk has never been recalled for billions of years.  ;)  ha ha :) 

Anyway my rant is over.  I'm not going to follow attachment parenting to a T because personally don't agree with some of the parenting methods, but I do like being a somewhat crunchy mom.  I really believe the longer one breastfeeds their babe, the better.  Who cares about judgmental people.  I'm going to do what is best for our family and I am going to keep bfing everywhere, anywhere, and whenever!