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Breastfeeding

August 2nd, 2010 . Posted in by Taylor, day-to-day life | 2 Comments »

One of the first things that went through my mind when I found out I was pregnant (once the shock wore off) was labour. “I’m going to have to push a baby out of there! There is no way a baby will fit out of there!” Little did I know, labour and delivery is a piece of cake compared to breastfeeding. When you talk to people about breastfeeding they are usually all for it, “Breast really is best!” “It’s not only great for the baby but it’ll get your body back sooo much faster!” but noone tells you how hard it is.
Noone tells you how badly your boobs hurt when they are overproducing at first and are so engorged it feels like they are trying to burst out of your skin.
Noone warns you that babies bite, and it HURTS even without teeth.
Noone tells you that the sucking will put your baby to sleep in the middle of the feed and you will have to fight to keep them awake but not screaming.
Noone warns you about them getting distracted and throwing their heads back while they still have a good grip on your nipple.
Noone warns you about clusterfeeding, when they eat every half hour or so.
Noone tells you you become a human pacifier.
Noone tells you about when they ate something their baby didnt like and they spit it all up after feeding for an hour and then scream because they are now starving again and you have to start all over.
Noone tells you that nursing covers just get in the way for you and baby and therefore usually get forgotten quickly.

And it doesn’t end, I was afraid for labour but worst case scenario labour is what 24 hours? I was lucky mine was only 5 hours long. But breastfeeding, it’s been over 2 weeks and it’s still hard.

But it is so worth it. Once they have a good feed and you look down and see them all sleepy and content and know that you are the only person in the world who can do that for them. And when someone else is holding them and they here your voice and turn to you, because they know you provide them with everything they need. IMO seeing your baby happily, peacefully sucking away at your boob is the best feeling in the world, and it’s much more beautiful than a sleeping baby.

The blogging mommy is Taylor

July 25th, 2010 . Posted in by Taylor | 1 Comment »

The Blogging Mommy is Taylor (18)

Her Kiddos are Grayson Liam Thomas (9 days)

Her location is Hamilton, ON.

How old are you now and how old are your munchkins?

I was 17 when I got pregnant and 18 when I had him.

If you could describe your child in 3 words what would they be?

Sweet, cuddly and stubborn.

What’s an average day like for you these days?

Wake up at midnight, spend about an half an hour breastfeeding change his bum try and get him to fall back asleep. Do this all over at 3 then 6 then at 9 I feed him change him put him back to sleep and have a shower, get dressed, eat breakfast and then feed again at noon change his bum do my hair and have a nap. At about 3 we’re up to feed and change him again I eat quick and we go for a walk or I do a load of laundry. I try and feed him at around 5:30 so that when my mom gets home from work he can get some grandma snuggle time while I make dinner. I feed again at around 9 while watching tv with my family and go to bed if I can. Then we repeat haha.

If you had a day all to yourself (kid free & lottery financed) how would you spend it?

I would sleep until I couldn’t sleep anymore and then go shopping to get myself some non-maternity clothes.

What would you say your parenting style is like?

I’m still figuring it out haha. But I think I’ll be pretty laid back as long as the rules are followed. I’m worried I’ll be a pushover.

What do you feel you have enough of in life? What do you want more of? Less of?

I definitely have enough love and support in my life. I’d love more security though, Grayson’s father was abusive and I am filing for sole custody but until I get it I’m scared to lose my baby, because of this there is also enormous pressure on me to be perfect. Any little thing I do wrong could be used against me in court, including stopping breastfeeding as long as I’m breastfeeding Grayson has to be in my sole custody because he needs me to live.

How “blended” is your family? Are you still with the dad of your kids? Who has whose last name?

So far our family is unblended, it’s just me and Grayson and Grayson has my mom’s maiden name which I am in the process of changing my last name back to.

What are some of your pet peeves?

My biggest ones lately are strangers thinking it’s okay to touch my baby, I have no idea where their hands have been. The other day some random lady came up to me and kissed my baby I was appalled. And the judgments I get from strangers or when they assume he’s my moms baby even when I’m holding him and I have the post baby ponch. I also hate people who talk with their mouths full and people who over analyze everything.

What are the most unique things about yourself?

I am double jointed in my elbows?

And finally, what’s your writing/blogging style?

Well this is my first attempt, I hope to be honest and for people to learn something from my posts.

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