My So Called Life

I am one of those mom's that enjoy nursing my baby. It was the best experience the first time around and even better the second. Although there is a down side to going back to work because I am having to pump 2-3 times a day. I do not enjoy pumping nor is it anything like nursing your baby. I nursed Logan until he was 6 months old and my milk supply could not keep up. I cried when I stopped nursing him because I knew I would miss it. I am not sure if it was losing that special time or if it was not being able to provided for him anymore but it was not a easy time for me.

I am proud of myself for making it through week number 4 back at work and still pumping. I think it is a huge accomplishment for me and I am not ashamed to say it is hard work. I can't explain the feeling I get when I am able to provide for my baby. It is so rewarding as a mother for me to be able to have this special time with my baby. I do not mind waking up in the middle of the night to get one on one time with him. I love the look on his face when he is done nursing. Some people ask me why I don't stop because I came back to work. I feel just because I am at work doesn't mean I am not a mother of a 12 weeks old baby. He still needs me to produce his milk and provide for him.


So yes it is worth the time, washing pump part every night, sterilizing, freezing milk and no time for me. Every extra minute that it takes is so worth it to me!



To be continued.......