Bittersweet Weaning and the End of an Era
Breastfeeding my oldest son, TJ proved to be quite a challenge in the very beginning due to an undiagnosed tongue tie and a lack of professional support. Looking back, I find it a little surprising that I held on for so long, in so much pain, without giving up. I know that my husband’s unwavering [...]
Faith, Hope, and Love: My Breastfeeding Journey
When I was pregnant with my first child, I said plenty of ignorant things. Don’t we all make ridiculous statements before we have kids of our own? I had no clue what it was really going to be like, and now I look back on pre-children me, I shake my head and chuckle. Oh, self! [...]
Extended Breastfeeding: Our Journey
I never intended to nurse my child for an extended length of time… as a matter of fact, my original goal was six months. At six months, I made my goal one year. At one year, I made my goal ‘as long as we’re both happy.’ And here we are… just three weeks away from [...]
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