Hi, I’m so pleased to bring you my 3rd BritMums’ breastfeeding blogs’ round-up. It’s such a relief to know that we are not alone in our parenting experiences, isn’t it. I wish I had read some breastfeeding stories before my child was born. The blogs I’m sharing with you today are all about the beginning of different breastfeeding journeys and I’m sure you’ll find them inspiring.
These blogs are from the 2nd day of the Keep Britain Breastfeeding collaboration last Summer; so many inspiring and informative stories.
The theme for this day especially got me thinking about my baby’s first latch. It took me down memory lane and got me fishing through thousands of pictures from the previous year. I wish I had thought about it before, I would have savoured the moment even more.
Laura from My Thoughts on Things’ breastfeeding journey is one that especially inspires me; she has been breastfeeding continuously for over 4 years, some of it tandem, though she has insufficient glandular tissue. I applaud how informed she is, and the role this played on her journey, especially when dealing with health professionals. It’s brilliant that she’s now helping other women on their journeys.
Kate from My Family Fever knows what it’s like to breastfeed a premature baby after a c-section; definitely not a piece of cake. It’s so lovely to read about how much can be accomplished with the right breastfeeding support. They made it through hand expressing, low blood sugar level, sleepiness, latching problems, and finding the right feeding position after an emergency c-section.
Another Bun‘s breastfeeding starts were infused with determination, and thrived on perseverance. She was a woman on a mission, with no plan B in sight. The fact that she didn’t get the birth she was wanted drove her even more to make breastfeeding work, twice. It’s brilliant to know that she has now trained to support others on their journeys.
Hannah from Hi Baby Blog decided early in her pregnancy that her only baby feeding plan was breastfeeding; and not even an emergency caesarean could stop her. Expecting to succeed, knowing where to get help, and persevering are her top tips for making breastfeeding work.
Sian from Quite Frankly She Said didn’t think much about how she’ll feed her baby when she was pregnant, but that didn’t stop horror breastfeeding stories from being shared with her. An emergency c-section, time at SCBU, and days of delayed latching and hand expressing contributed to the development of her knowledge about breastfeeding. The swell of her milk coming in inspired her to follow her instincts.
The first feed was a daze for Sarah from Run, Jump, Scrap. The arrival of her milk was one of painful engorgement, and cluster feeding; even then, she was at a wedding 5 days later, albeit breastfeeding throughout the ceremony. The resulting lopsided of the demand and supply of breast milk production and cracked nipples were part of the storm before the calm of lovely months of breastfeeding for her.
Tanita from Just Motherhood expected to breastfeed and she did. The painful and slow start of her first journey was a launching pad to realistic expectations for her second experience. As with most things in life, the painful moments passed; giving way to breastfeeding times she will forever cherish.
Breastfeeding wasn’t on Laura from Life With Baby Kicks‘ mind when she first got pregnant, and becoming passionate about breastfeeding wasn’t on her agenda. Even then, emergency c-section didn’t stop her little one’s first feed; and despite a painful start, they made it through. Her 2nd journey didn’t quite start as planned, but she found her way with her baby as they both learned what worked for them. Good job she had her husband’s support through it all.
These blogs are stories of triumph and victory, goals accomplished, and inner strength and resolve found in places not previously known. I hope you’ve enjoyed this round-up.
I look forward to reading what you think, and all shares are of course appreciated.
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About Mo
Mo @aNoviceMum is a first-time mother, a full-time teacher, a glass-half-full dreamer, and an eager ideas manufacturer. She blogs at Adventures of a Novice Mum to express herself, and record snippets of her life, thoughts, and times for child. She also desires to encourage and inspire others on their life's journey. Blogging is one of the gifts motherhood gave Mo and an eye for photography is one of the many blogging treats she enjoys. Mo is always trying to find enough time to do everything on her non-existent and very long to-do list. She finds all of motherhood very fascinating, and can't get her head around how so many mothers have more than one child. Breastfeeding is one of her mothering past times, one that has taken more hours of her life than she can believe.
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Tanita
Friday 4th of March 2016
Thank you so much for featuring me Novice Mum a great round up of breastfeeding victories. x
Emma
Thursday 28th of January 2016
Hi. I've included the post I happened to write this week after being moved to tears by call the midwife. It's my experience of failing at breastfeeding and the grief I still feel 10 years on
aNoviceMum
Saturday 20th of February 2016
Thanks for linking sharing your story. I couldn't find your Twitter handle to share it with, but I've read and commented on it; and shared it on Twitter too.