This post is part of the weekly breastfeeding blog hop, hosted by sisters in cloth, and co-hosted by Life as Wife, Mummy, and Nurse. This week’s topic is, “Breastfeeding Goals.”
Okay, I admit, it’s been awhile since I linked up with a breastfeeding post. To be honest, I have just been busy and this wasn’t a priority, but I”m back! If you know me, you know I am a huge advocate of breastfeeding and love to talk about it.
What are my goals for this year? Well, to continue nursing my Charlie boy and having it go as well as it is right now. And, to continue to nurse Maggie when she asks. You see, I was pretty sure she had weaned. Weeks went by with no nursing from her, then suddenly, she wants to again, usually when she is overtired or not feeling well, so that’s fine by us.
My other goal is to pump more often. I was pumping a few times a day when Charlie was born. Then, only at night. Now, it’s been awhile since I pumped. Little man doesn’t take a bottle, so I quit pumping, but now that he is 6 months old and starting foods here and there, I would love to be able to give him breastmilk in a cup whenever he eats food.
I have loved nursing Charlie man just as much as I did with Maggie, and I hope that he finished out the year strong! I have a feeling nursing him will be a challenge, he gets distracted extremely easy, so look for posts about that in the future!
What are your breastfeeding goals for this year? Be sure to read other mamas goals for the year and link up with us!
ack i haven’t pumped yet just for the sheer fact the pump scares the heck out of me. 🙂 I’m a big weenie. SOunds like you have some great goals here’s to a New Year!
I hate pumping!!! Although, I know nobody who enjoys it. Thanks!
I disliked pumping too, and I think that was one of the reasons we had to give our daughter formula when I worked my two days/month at my job.
🙁 With my daughter, I couldn’t pump enough, if I had to leave her, I had enough pumped for one bottle.
I too am a pump avoider!
I definitely avoid pumping. I’m with my girls nearly all the time, so I rarely have to pump. But at the same time, I’ve been giving milk to a little boy who was adopted, and I hate that he has hardly had any. 🙁 Thanks for linking up with us! ~Jeniffer