Since we are reaching one year birthday(s) at the Nest, I thought it was high time I give my opinion on nursing/breastfeeding for two! I’ll be honest, I have thought about this post for a while, and what I would say.
First, let me start off by saying proudly, I did it! No one else. Just me. Never once were these two given supplement or formula, never once were they given a bottle! Again, may I say, just one more time, I did it!
Now, having said that…I realize there are many who cannot for various reason nurse or exclusively nurse. Hey, this is my post, I can be proud of myself (just for a minute, please.) But, seriously, I do realize nursing is not for everyone.
Second, it was the hardest thing I have EVER done. The first month was the worst – ever! Those of you who know me personally, would agree I am not a negative person, ill feeling person, or a quitter. Being honest, I wanted to quit several times. Several! I really don’t know why I continued. No, it wasn’t in my head, “that I just needed to” – I think I kept saying, lets try one more day. The twins had latching issues the first month. I wont go into all the details of the first month, but it was horrid. If it wasn’t for the lactation coach at the hospital, this post would of never been written.
I nursed my first born, 14 months. It was a beautiful, sweet, bonding time. The joy of nursing was truly mine when I nursed, Graham our first. The twins, I’m just being honest…there was nothing beautiful about it. I felt so immodest, nothing beautiful. Because lets face it, there I am in my full glory. Over-exposed breasts and nursing for two at the same time. I NEVER felt beautiful, sweet, mother-ly, ever when nursing the two. I NEVER found the right position, my back was always hurting, there I was the milk maiden. As my in-laws terrible anailgy comparing me to a cow. Great – now I am a cow. Thanks, MIL & FIL.