Breastfeeding Journey

When my first son was born, I knew I was going to breastfeed him. I was lucky because it came very easy to both of us. We were happily nursing and then I got a HUGE surprise when I found out I was pregnant again when he was just 7 months old. I guess my milk must have changed or dry up because he abruptly weaned himself just a couple of months later. My second son was born just 15.5 months after my first and I was ready to start another breastfeeding relationship. Once again, he took to it immediately...

Hi NursElet readers. My name is Samantha, owner of BlueDragonDreams and I'm so excited to be telling you all about my breastfeeding journey. I always knew I wanted to have children but I wasn't set on breastfeeding. I could take it or leave it; I figured I'd give it a try but I had no plans of nursing long term. I got pregnant and I started doing a TON of online research, learned all about the benefits and figured I would give it my best shot. I still wasn't adamant about it and thought - if it worked great, but...

When I had my first son, I was 19... I had NO idea what I was doing, and probably way too young to be a mother. But, all I was ever really sure of was that I wanted to be one. I also knew a part of that journey would be breastfeeding. It was important to me. I think as young moms, we often get left out when it comes to breastfeeding. Thankfully in the last 10 years it seems that has gotten a bit better. But, I know for me at the time, there was very little support... and...

My name is Katie and I'm going to share my nursing journey with my youngest son, Andrew. Andrew was born on Sept 8, 2014, almost 4 weeks early. Even though he was early he was a great weight and we just had to stay a few extra days in the hospital to monitor his glucose levels. Due to low glucose levels, I had to supplement in the hospital with formula to make sure he was getting enough and that his levels were stable.   I was really worried that switching between breast and bottle would be confusing for him and...

Emma Grace is my 3rd child and while I had nursed with my other two, I was never as dedicated or determined as I am with her. Somehow I turned into “that mom”, wanting to breastfeed; make all my own baby food, cloth diapers, the whole nine yards LOL. Emma Grace and I are now at 6 months exclusively breastfeeding and I’m finally at a point where I am completely comfortable with my supply and routine. Breastfeeding was rocky in the beginning, as I had to use a shield to help her latch. Whenever I would nurse without my nipples...