Hi mamas! I didn’t think I’d ever post but today feels appropriate. I’m a FTM with a one month old. Breastfeeding and Pumping have been challenging for several reasons but I’m happy to say as we near the one month milestone things have taken a turn for the best. I’m learning so much not just as a mom but as a person.
No one really tells you the nitty gritty about how in the first month you’re doing your best to breastfeed while waiting for your milk to come in, balance a pumping /feeding schedule, eat well, get rest, maybe even shower once a day lol, and so many other things. In my head I know my worth as a mom isn’t determined by how much milk I produce but my emotions don’t understand that. The first two and a half weeks, her latch was so painful for me- even when it was a deep latch. I’ll never forget breaking down in front of the nurse.
I now will always encourage new moms about that first month and to not give up.
I love my sweet girl and I’m so happy I didn’t give up!