Nursing Story

[amathyst]

Nursing Story

Long before I got pregnant, I knew that I would breastfeed my child(ren).  I didn’t know all the details, but I knew it was the best thing to do for my baby.  I was absolutely clueless, however, on the details…how long, what it entailed, and so on and so forth.

When I became pregnant, the search was on - for anything and

Comments

[amathyst]

Thanks! I wanted to make it to one year before I applied (not that I didn't think I would...but I just thought then I would have enough experience to feel comfortable providing someone else with support!)

[amyames]

beautiful nursing story &hearts

[nevernobetter]

That is beautiful. I never got to nurse, it wsnt for me. I look up to women who do it.

[tabulimanzi]

how does adopt a mom work??

[amathyst]

Go to the user profile (http://community.livejournal.com/adopt_a_mom/profile) and you'll find links for an application. Basically, they try to match you with a mother who has breastfeeding experience who will be able to help to support you through your breastfeeding relationship. I was a mentee and it was great having the extra support and someone to ask questions of if I couldn't find the answers myself.

They ask you questions in your application that help to pair you up with someone who can benefit you the most. I would suggest you sign up if it interests you! :)

I just became a mentor. I'm really excited to help new mamas out.

[tabulimanzi]

breast feeding just DID NOT go well with caro she has special "needs" in the begining but then I got mastitus and that was it. I was done and I don't want that this time around :) I will sign up closer to feb :):) thanks!!!

[amathyst]

feel free to sign up whenever - you can be matched with a mentor earlier to ask questions as you go through your pregnancy. :) I understand that the beginning is the hardest time...especially when problems come about! That's why it's so important to have as much support as possible. Breastfeeding seems like it would be a very natural thing...but it can take a lot of work and persistence! :)

[caitlinmary]

I love your nursing story!

Can I add you? I we have stuff and friends in common!

[amathyst]

Sure!