So there has never been a doubt in my mind about breastfeeding, but that doesn’t mean I did not have questions and concerns. Ben and I attended a breastfeeding class at our hospital and I feel it was truly beneficial. I learned a lot of things I did not know and of course things I already did that were reassured for me. I don’t believe for one second that it is going to be easy, but I know if I stick with it then it will be an amazing thing. It is so funny to because they give you this doll to practice with, not the breasting feeding but the holding. Anyways so I was holding this doll and felt instantly attached to it, I did not want to put it down, it was no longer a doll it was a symbol of our child. All I keep thinking about was how amazing it is going to be to hold him, kiss him, love him, and feed him. Most of all I am looking forward to the bond I am going to build with my son and the fact that I am feeding him the best stuff money CAN’T buy.
The thing that I think I am most nervous about is doing it in front of everyone, including hospital strangers. Obviously I know they are professionals, but I have always been a little shy. My goal is to work on it and hopefully by that time I will feel comfortable in whipping out a breast in front of everyone, but we will see.
August 4th, 2009 at 11:03 am
There is a class for that. Trust me you think your husband is rough on them, wait till the little guy latches on, it is the weirdest feeling. Later you get used to it, and then it is the most calming feeling. You’ll see