The plight of the nursing mama

Breast is best, we all know that and I wholeheartedly 100% agree, but breastfeeding is also a huge sacrifice.  I have no doubt that every breastfeeding mama would agree with me here, there are times when I just wish I could remove my boobs and hand them over to Dex and let him do it!  Yes, that's a gross thought, sorry, but that's how I feel at night in the midst of a nurse-a-thon when I am exhausted, physically and mentally, and all I want to do is go to sleep, but Gia will not give it up and I look over at Dex and he is sleeping on the couch next to me.  I just want to scream!  Of course his question is, "Well, what do you want me to do?" and I guess he has a point, there really isn't anything he can do, but misery loves company, so just be tired and miserable with me for a little while every now and then.  When I am tired and frazzled and at my wits end, just keep your eyes open for me, that's all I ask.

I know what you are thinking, I am selfish, and maybe I am, but breastfeeding is a huge sacrifice and can be so rewarding, but so isolating at times as well.  I am so happy that I am able to nurse my babies, I nursed Sage for 18 months, and exclusively breastfeed Gia, and I do it not only because it is best nutritionally and emotionally for my babies, but also because I love it, I love the bond, I love the fact that I can comfort my child in a way that nobody else can, but there are moments when I wish I could just hand Gia over to Dex and go to bed.  I think the husbands of nursing mamas need to acknowledge the sacrifice that we are making for our children from time to time and they need to acknowledge how emotionally and physically draining it can be.  Nursing mamas are selfless, doing what they know is best for their children despite the toll it takes on them.  We should be proud of what we are doing and our husbands should be proud of what we are doing as well and maybe a "thank you" every now and then wouldn't hurt.

My happy little nursling.


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