5 Reasons I Love & Hate Breastfeeding (Pros and Cons)
So, to commemorate our breastfeeding journey that is going on 14 months strong, I have compiled my list of 5 reasons it absolutely sucks…and why it’s also awesome, at the same time!
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It’s not an easy feat for any mother to accomplish-and many can’t, due to production issues and a variety of other causes. But, it did come somewhat naturally to us, for which I am very grateful. But that doesn’t mean I still can’t be frustrated from time to time. This brings us to our first reason…
Breastfeeding is Time Consuming…
Especially in the first few weeks (or even months!) when the baby is cluster feeding. You’re pretty much confined to one area for X amount of time. Some mothers are super-duper multitaskers and can do a lot of things while feeding, but I still can’t. Nope-when Baby wants to nurse, we sit down and make a meal out of it.
I learned early on if I tried walking through the store with him in a wrap, that boob was eventually going to come out, and then we have other issues, like for instance…
Leakage…
At first, if we didn’t nurse every two hours at the most, my shirt was soaked (if not squirting across the room with let-down). And every time we did nurse, I would have so much engorgement in the other breast, that ounces would be wasted on those nifty reusable pads that are an absolute must for every breastfeeding mother.
Bruce also has a habit of leaving the tap running if he pulls off quickly. But, there’s hope… a milk-saver is a lifesaver! You’re able to save all the let-down and use it for extra feedings, milk baths, or freezing. And it will save you from a wet top. I really loved the Milkies Milk-Saver for catching all the extra milk. It fit inside all my nursing bras, and bruce was able to get sometimes an extra 16 ounces by how much I was producing.
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It saved my laundry as well. For those times when we couldn’t use the Milk-Saver, we went with these awesome Organic Bamboo nursing pads-so absorbent, and the best part? Reusable!
Nursing bras are the worst
I have a very special hate for nursing bras. I always get mine tangled, the pads inside become wonky, and it’s usually a hassle for the less-coordinated like myself, to snap them back up very fast.
It’s hard to find cute ones (or maybe I’m just picky…actually, I know I’m picky) and they don’t always accommodate every outfit. It took a while but I did finally come across some that I can deal with. Removable pads, easy to breathe material, and the best part? Affordable!
Your body isn’t necessarily your own…
Some people are NOT pro-breastfeeding…
You have downtime (and an excuse to excuse yourself)
It helps you build a schedule
Your boobs will look amazing!
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Your body is doing something incredible!
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If you choose to breastfeed, you will find an overwhelming amount of support
It’s definitely time consuming, which I did NOT enjoy, but I did love the fact that I had an excuse to sit and watch some TV!
I totally agree with all of this! It is seriously the best thing I have ever done and as my journey ends I hope your continues!!