Mammary Mama
This week we attended our breast feeding course. I knew I was going to try breastfeeding from the moment I found out I was pregnant. Not for any "breast is best" reason, but because I've been lugging around D-cups for too many years. Finally I felt like these babies might serve a rational purpose other than making it difficult to fit into button up shirts.
Breast feeding was pretty much the norm in my family anyway. After all, before emigrating to this country, my maternal great great grandmother was a wet nurse. And probably came from a line of wet nurses. We produce milk in my family.
However, one of the things that always bugs me about breast feeding is the constant derogation of women who don't breastfeed. I think this goes along with my whole "my body, my choice" philosophy of life. But I hate when women are made to feel bad or inferior for formula feeding. After all - no one wants a sick baby, every mother is doing what they think is best for their child.
My other important "breastfeeding philosophy" is set yourself up for success. Which is why we were taking the class. I'd heard breastfeeding isn't always easy. And I have a low pain tolerance, so I want to make sure I know everything about it and am doing it right. The class was filled with information - almost too much. I think it might have been a bit more effective as a two-day class because of all the information. But we practiced positions, talked about how to make sure the baby is getting enough, got to look at various pumps and bras, and even how to deal with problems as they arose.
So am I now an expert in breastfeeding? Not really. Am I certain I'm going to be a success? Also not really. But I do feel more confident in my decision and I know I have a great arsenal behind me in both knowledge and support (and of course those D cups which have already showed they're ready by expanding a cup size).
Next Appointment: Friday, September 16
Maternity clothes? yes
Stretch marks: nada.
Sleep: I've given up - especially with this heat!
Best moment this week: Nothing really baby related. We had an excellent date night last night. We're trying to fit those in a bit more because we know it'll be a bit before we can enjoy nights with just the two of us once Muppet gets here.
Movement: lots and lots and lots of it.
Food cravings: Nothing
Food aversions: Nothing
Gender: Tell you in October!
Belly Button in or out: in. I'm tempted to think it may stay this way.
What I miss: Wine again. (whine again?) I keep thinking how much I'd just love a nice glass of red.
What I am looking forward to: Being full term!
Contractions: Nope.
Milestones:
1 month left!
Baby Names: Disease Names!
Boy: Becker
Girl: Addison
You look great!
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