I started breastfeeding for reasons of the 'head' but have continued for reasons of the 'heart'.  I started breastfeeding my daughter knowing that it was the best nourishment possible and knowing the long-term health benefits it provides. Somewhere along the way, though, we kept going because of the connection it gives me with my little person.  (Yes, I never dreamed we would be toddler nursing!!)  Motherhood and breastfeeding makes me feel that my body functions as it should and I feel that breastfeeding is one of the ways that God and Nature intended me to parent my child.

Of course, it hasn't been easy.  We probably wouldn't be nursing today if it weren't for the help of a Lactation Consultant at our local hospital who helped when my milk came in, and the help and support of my mother and my husband have been priceless.  I haven't had the large obstacles to overcome that some mothers have, but there have been days when I could use a little reminder of the importance of the this job I'm doing right now.  So, I have created Lactations: Daily Inspiration for the Nursing Mother to provide that reminder whenever any of us needs it!

Thanks for visiting us and remember that parenting your child is the most important (probably the most challenging and hopefully the most rewarding) job you'll ever do!