For awhile, at least!
Yes, folks... It's a monumental day around here! After tomorrow, I won't be back at work until almost Jett's bday, so yeah... Last day of pumping!
I have so many feelings regarding this...
First and foremost, I'm just going to say it... I am very proud to have breastfed for this long! Now, I know it's not for everyone, and I know that many people aren't able to breastfeed one day, let alone one year, so this is in no way comparing myself to others. I'm just proud of us for sticking it out. I couldn't have done it without the support I've had, at work and at home.
It's totally bittersweet, though... While I'm excited about this new phase, I'm also sad that our breastfeeding days are almost over. It seems like just yesterday, I was nursing him every few hours in his nursery, while listening to Flaming Lips and Grateful Dead. Those middle-of-the-night feedings were a little tough at the time, but now I just remember the sweet, tender moments we spent in that room, usually from 2-4 a.m. Why does the time have to go by so quickly?!
It's also weird, feeling that he doesn't "need" me for this anymore... Just this morning, he was fine with his sippy cup full of whole milk instead of nursing. Now we're just down to nursing before bed, it seems. Like a friend reminded me, this will probably be an easier transition for him than me!
So yes... It's been a wild ride, this breastfeeding thing. So very difficult at first, and then - somewhere along the way - second nature.
Oh, and I'm sure my blogging will suffer just a bit, as that's what I do as I'm pumping, LOL...
And lastly, if you ever have any questions about breastfeeding, please don't hesitate to ask me! I, too, was terrified at first!
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