I think J is making the connection between me and food. Those of you who know me well will know that it has been quite a struggle for us to get to this point and still be breastfeeding. A struggle that has entailed the help of countless midwives (both in hospital and after), calls to the Breastfeeding Association, a lactation consultant, a week long stay in Torrens House (for mums and babies with feeding/settling difficulties), expressing, many tears and much gritting of teeth. But we have made it. And breastfeeding is beginning to not be a torture. Even slightly enjoyable.
So, it was with great delight that I noticed yesterday these big blue eyes peeping up at me while he was feeding. I mean, really looking at me. Saying "hello Mummy!". And today he kept squeaking up at me. I had a job to convince him not to talk with his mouth full.
Ah, beautiful. I just wish I could capture all these moments and keep them forever. Do you have these moments too? That are so precious, that you have to take a moment to make sure its imprinted firmly in your brain? That you're terrified that in five years time, you'll have no recollection of?
Have a great weekend
Kathie
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yeah, they are precious and hold on to them as long as you can - I have to admit- I can't recall most of my beautiful breast feeding memories- how sad :)
Foynd your blog :) and congrats on your beautiful boy- a little late i know :)
Shell
Aw Kathie, that's beautiful. I have tears in my eyes remembering when I breastfed my two. Enjoy every minute of it.
what a precious memory for you to have kathie - make sure you scrap your feelings at this time because this moment will be too soon gone.
i love watching that spark of recognition in their little faces when you just know something has clicked for them - it is special
xxoo
At least you have a written record on your blog of these precious moments!
I know just how you feel. While Issac was quite sick with his cold, he looked up at me when i was feeding in the middle of the second very long and restless night, and gave me the most heart warming smile..its like mummy was the only thing in the world that mattered.
Its so easy to forget these precious memories too - great to have them here.
Next time Jamie is unsettled feel free to pop up to my house, it could do with a good clean LOL!!!
Nic xxx
What a beautiful moment Kathie..so glad you've got a written record here to remind you. Unfortunately, moments like those are lost from my memory already,but I'm positive they happened. Bummer, I wasn't a scrapper back then lol. Next time!!!!
Oh Kathie, now this is why I blog! I must print out all my entries before they get lost somewhere in cyberspace. Your blog entry is just so precious & even though I wasn't able to breastfeed Georgia, I too had so many beautiful moments in the middle of the darkness as she fed. Congratulations on persisting with the breastfeeding, that is wonderful. If the two of you are happy that is the most important thing in the world. Oh, just so many memories, can't wait for some new ones with baby #2. xoxo
Oh Kathie, I totally understand the struggles you have been going through to get where you are today! I could only feel Liam for 5 weeks as there were just so many issues and problems. I really regretted weaning him, although I knew really I didn't have a choice. However I'm happy to report Ethan has just weaned at 12months. I'm so pleased I was able to feed him, and although we had our struggles in the early months, it did all come together, and it is so nice when they 'get it'. I did a layout in Liam's album called turning point, which was all about that. I'm really happy for you, and really wish you the best for whatever you choose to do with little Jamie :)
xoxK
Kathie..........I hope you keep scrapping if that's what makes you happy and gives you a creative outlet.
I think most men hate their wives doing something that takes time away from them. Not sure why!
Try and sit down with him and explain how you feel....let him know that it is the creative outlet you need to stay sane.
Does your DH have any interests?
Good luck with it all!
Lyn
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