May 12, 2017

Since my first baby was born 14 months ago, I have exclusively breastfed him. Today, however, I bought my first can of formula. I decided to supplement because I want to feel like I have a life outside of breastfeeding.

When I became pregnant, there was no doubt in my mind that I wanted to breastfeed. There was also no doubt in my mind that I would be good at it, and that I would persevere over any obstacles, no matter how hard it was or how resistant my baby was to it. Luckily, everything worked out fine, and I am still breastfeeding, but I am starting to have mixed feelings about my decision to do it exclusively.

Don't get me wrong — I love breastfeeding my child. But there are certain things about breastfeeding that make me sometimes hate it, too.

There's one thing in particular about breastfeeding that's both a blessing and a curse: I'm the only one who can do it. It gives me a great sense of purpose to feel like my son wants and needs me, and I love that he thinks I’m the greatest person in the entire world while he drinks from my boob. But it also means that my kid is hugely dependent on me being around. All the time.

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