Before we had our little girl, I made a commitment to myself and to Charlotte to breastfeed her for at least 9 months (after all, I survived 9 months of pregnancy, I figured that was fair enough). To pump myself up for whatever would lie ahead in the world of breastfeeding, I read book after book about the benefits and joys that breastfeeding brings. One of the key benefits that I honed in on was that breastfed babies have "sweet smelling" poo's! Wow. I knew that I could do this if I could be spared from some of the nasty diapers I've smelled wafting out of nurseries before. I dreamed of Charlotte's dirty diapers smelling like fresh cut flowers. How lovely that would be, right?
But I was fooled! No rosey smelling diapers are coming from THIS house, that's for sure. I guess either we've got issues over here, or the authors of these books have a much different definition of "sweet"...
So there's a little heads-up for anyone who may be thinking of nursing for the first time. But I must say -- stinky diapers and all, it is still absolutely worth it.
Based on my experience through some challenges was that it was all definitely worth it to be a nursing mom. There are rarely times when persistence and patience will not be worth the end result of a baby being able to be fed the best source of nutrition in the easiest to digest form from it's mother.
ReplyDeleteI feel badly for mom's who stop nursing because of frustration. Once you get through the adjustment, it's convenient and truly becomes second nature. I am really glad I hung in there with my babies.
Oh.... how about that! You're one of them. ; - )
Well, Jayme... he was through nursing at 6 months. I screwed that up a bit on the very poorly given advice of my doctor, which is another subject entirely. It is not always best to listen to medical advice. You need to be your own best advocate.
Poopy diapers being stinky? of course my grandbaby has sweet diapers. Must be your nose... <3
Jane totally weened herself before she was 9 months. Due to some low milk supply issues I was giving formula as well. One day she bit me as she was nursing and I told her "no". After that she refused to nurse! I dont know if she thought I meant no nursing?! lol. It worked out for the best! She was really becoming dependent on nursing to sleep.
ReplyDeleteAnd you are right, there is no such thing as a sweet smelling diaper!!
Well, maybe it's not sweet but just wait 'til Charlotte starts solids. When her poop becomes the real deal, you'll long for the "sweet" breast milk version.
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