As my breastfeeding journey comes to an end, I am filled with mixed emotions

I don’t normally share these intimate moments publicly but I have learned, over the last 10 months, that breastfeeding is both underrated and under appreciated by too many.

So here’s my take on our breastfeeding journey as it comes to an end. 

I know that breastfeeding is not for everyone

Breastfeeding is not for everyone. Breastfeeding is HARD. It’s time consuming, exhausting and sometimes painful. It’s also rewarding, peaceful and fulfilling (but I’ll get to that part later).

Breastfeeding is HARD. It’s time consuming, exhausting and sometimes painful. It’s also rewarding, peaceful and fulfilling

Many sleepless nights, stops on the side of the road and interruptions to the day have been had over the course of 10 months.

Fast forward to today, the last day of my breastfeeding journey. As I write this I look back on the hours upon hours of grit, patience and perseverance that got us to where we are. (You just don’t know until you’ve been there.) 

But today is our last day breastfeeding and in this moment I am filled with mixed emotions. But most of all, I am feeling honored and privileged to have had the opportunity to nourish and comfort my daughter with my own body. 

I am feeling honored and privileged to have had the opportunity to nourish and comfort my daughter with my own body. 

It has been a journey, but I’m grateful for every pain staking moment. I’m grateful for the bond it has created between the two of us. And I’m grateful to have had the ability to produce for as long as I have. 

Today we are ready for the journey to come to an end

Today my girl is ready, and so am I. I am so glad I have some very special breastfeeding photographs to be able to look back on and cherish forever. I had photos taken at my husband and I’s Happily Ever After celebration back in June.

Moments before I was supposed to walk down the aisle our girl decided she was hungry. I was so stressed and overwhelmed at that moment. Breastfeeding helped to relax and calm me. It’s a moment I’ll treasure forever.

To my Momma’s who are in the midst of this journey right now (whether you are breastfeeding or supplementing) I commend you! You GOT this! Enjoy every moment you can and when the going gets tough just remember, this too shall pass.