06/14/2020
Flashback Sunday. Four years ago today I participated in a local breastfeeding photoshoot to help bring awareness to this very βtabooβ practice. It was one of the greatest things Iβve ever done and am thankful for the likeminded friends I made during it.
"I have breastfed all three of my children. My oldest Trevor (8) had every issue come up that could go wrong, milk protein allergy, reflux, colic, you name it. So because of these issues we only made it to 6 months with our breastfeeding. I didn't have the knowledge or support to learn about elimination diets. So when our middle child zoey (2 1/2) came around I was very determined to breastfeed no matter what. We had our fair share of issues including supply issue's, a milk protein allergy, dairy intolerance, and a latch issue that required me to use a shield, after a bunch of research I cut out ALL dairy. You would be surprised just how hard that was. And was able to wean her from the shield. Luckily she outgrew the dairy allergy by about 7 months. As far as the supply issue i discovered lactation cookies and they worked so well for me that i wanted to share them with all women who struggle so i started, The Milk Maids Of Mobile, A Lactation Bakery that specializes in baked goods to increase your milk supply. Now flash forward to now she is still nursing at 2 1/2 and sharing "bo***es" with our newest addition Cyrus. Who is 9 weeks old and has been the absolute easiest so far. He is a great eater and had a perfect latch. And is very good at sharing his milk with his sister. Whenever zoey see's him eating she "has" to nurse to right then with him so she can hold his hand. I look forward to many more years of this. My personal goal for breastfeeding Cyrus Is that I want to make it to 2 years, and as far as Zoey goes I just want her to be able to nurse as long as it still provides her comfort and then she can self wean when she's done.