For those of you that remember this post... I thought I would do a little update.
I'm actually really proud of myself. I've been back at work for 7 weeks now and have kept up with breastfeeding. I'll admit it's still not my favorite thing, but I am growing to love it more and more. I love that it's focused time that I get to spend with Brixton. I love that I'm the only one that can give him the nutrients he's getting from the milk.
A couple months ago I wasn't sure how well it would work out going back to work and having to do the whole pumping thing. I have a rhythm down now and it seems to be going well. I have a little room at work that I have my own key to. Only Ali and I use it so it's not too hard to share. I guess it's part of an old bathroom, no toilet but there are three mirrors and one sink.
Brixton is getting better at nursing. Sometimes he's done in 5-10 minutes. Much better than the hour and a half I spent back in December. He still wakes up to eat at night, but I don't mind because he eats around 2:30-3:00 which is when I get up for work. The best part is lately he's slept through the night on the weekends.
My goal originally was just to make it until I went back to work. Then I thought I'd go to 6 months. Now, I want to go to at least one year. Once I get there I'll re-evaluate.
I've learned so much about breastfeeding. After the last post on this Katie invited me to a breastfeeding support group. It's been great. They meet once a month. It's nice to have support. I think that's the biggest lesson I've learned, that if you are going to be successful breastfeeding you need a good support group/mentor. Someone who can help you through the trials. Help you know that it's normal for your baby to nurse for 5 minutes one day and 45 the next.
I'm really glad I'm sticking with it and will actually be a little sad when he's big enough to eat real food and drink something other than milk. He really is growing too fast!
6 comments:
I don't think I posted on this last time, but I am thrilled to hear you are still at it!!! That is so awesome! I BF both mine for 15 months or so... then they started weaning themselves. Davis was a difficult one, he wouldn't latch on for the first 2 weeks! I cried, he screamed, it was awful... I couldn't have done it w/o support and encouragement from those who had had challenges like me. It was difficult w/ Sophie too b/c she had jaundice... I prayed alot! I am so happy I stuck with it, and I can see you are too. You are right, it does become more enjoyable! Talk to you soon! ~M
that is so great Chellie!! I wish I could've continued...maybe if I didn't have to go back to work when she was 6 weeks it would have been different. I am glad to know that it DOES get better and will have to remember this when I have another.
Glad you stuck with it! I cried and cried and cried after I stopped with each kid. I felt like they didn't need me anymore and I was worthless. Haha. I seriously thought crazy things in my sadness!! It's awesome quiet time once all the kinks and frustrations are worked out.
Great job Chellie! Way to stick it out and work through the hard times...you are a great example for other new moms!
I'm so proud of you. It's SO worth it, and it does all end one day.
Keep up the good work and I'm so glad you found encouragement and support. You are doing THE BEST.
--Annika Bryant
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