tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264412990209885044.post3271559878686244066..comments2022-03-25T04:09:51.684-04:00Comments on Gilmores For His Glory: Breastfeeding for a Better FutureDorina Gilmorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16010804646571879450noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264412990209885044.post-5773073282771883332007-10-22T22:46:00.000-04:002007-10-22T22:46:00.000-04:00D, your frankness in sourcing the facts and vulner...D, your frankness in sourcing the facts and vulnerability in sharing from your own experience has to be so helpful for new mothers out there, swimming against the tide of societal baby-feeding norms. Much like our diluted views on religion and faith, there is a "do-what makes you happy, whatever that is", mentality, which encourages new mothers to at least try to breastfeed, even if just for the first 6 weeks. The irony is that the first 6 weeks are usually the most difficult and perhaps even unenjoyable breastfeeding period. Breastfeeding your baby, like loving your spouse, training for a marathon, or completing a degree, takes hard work, commitment, and consistency- it is a decision, before it is an action, before it is satisfying, and ultimately, joyful. <BR/><BR/>You have given great reasons for it to be a constant decision, an action, and I am again encouraged, as it has been a long 7 months now with Ezekial (who still prefers a bottle over the breast from his early days as a preemie). This is such a different experience from my 16 months of breastfeeding Maya, who loved breastfeeding. But I know I have given him the best nutritional start possible in his little life and we've been able to snuggle and fed every sunrise (favorite and sometimes only undistracted time to breastfeed) together), bonding, and enjoying the quiet breaths we share.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for laying it all out!<BR/>CindyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264412990209885044.post-56839121228913992442007-10-05T19:45:00.000-04:002007-10-05T19:45:00.000-04:00You go, girl. The world needs to know! You're my m...You go, girl. The world needs to know! You're my mama hero.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264412990209885044.post-82167727309385676782007-10-05T17:03:00.000-04:002007-10-05T17:03:00.000-04:00Nursing was difficult for me in the beginning as w...Nursing was difficult for me in the beginning as well - it took about 4 weeks till things started to smooth out. It wasn't always fun, but I never saw formula as an option, so I stuck it out. I miss it sometimes (I'm getting baby fever again, with all this talk of bf'ing). Thanks for that wonderful article!~Maria~https://www.blogger.com/profile/00484456205451411993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264412990209885044.post-30360642577060599892007-10-05T03:15:00.000-04:002007-10-05T03:15:00.000-04:00Wow, reported like a true jounalist-- with just en...Wow, reported like a true jounalist-- with just enough bias and personal anecdotes to make it fun! :) I learned a lot from reading this and am totally with you. My smart and healthy daughters and my increased bust line reiterate your passion and research findings! <BR/><BR/>Love, JenThe VM Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02606697237411501043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7264412990209885044.post-83132552913405731342007-10-04T23:04:00.000-04:002007-10-04T23:04:00.000-04:00I'm hanging in there too!I'm hanging in there too!Allison Vasquezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02148818737942648279noreply@blogger.com