A Chapter Has Closed

Well folks, yesterday was the day that we packed the boob away. It was very emotional for me. For the last 8 1/2 months, my son has thrived from what my body produced for him. About two months ago, my milk supply became very low, due to starting back on "the pill". I should've started with the "mini pill", which has no estrogen, but there was some confusion with my Dr and the mistake was made. We tried very hard to rectify the situation, but it never came back "full speed". So, Grayson would nurse every morning and that was it. Cuddle time is very precious with the two of us and that was our way to start the day. I think he just wasn't getting enough anymore and decided there were far too many other important things to get his hands on (no pun intended).

So although it was extremely sad for me, I must say I'm very proud of myself. I have a strong sense of accomplishment in knowing that, in just a week and a half shy of his 9 month b-day, my son has had just two colds. He has remained in the 85th% or greater percentile his entire life. He has never had a sinus, stomach , or ear infection and he helped me get back to my pre baby weight in less than a month....all because of breastfeeding.

Now, I understand that there are some who may not agree with breastfeeding, or think it's "not for them"....but seriously, it IS for you and especially your little one! There are so many reasons to breastfeed...I can think of 25 off the top of my head. I won't list them all, but if you're the slightest bit interested, click here.

I'm definitely going to miss nursing my son, however, we will still have cuddle time every morning....probably until his 16th birthday! :) This chapter in our lives together has now closed and I can only look forward to all the amazing things we will do together.

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Grayson, I love you with every single inch of my soul and my heart. You have accomplished so many things in the past almost 9 months Mommy is just SO proud of you!

Do you think that maybe I could hold the bottle from time to time?