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A Short Story Of Breast Mother
On one occasion while my wife was still nursing, she got held up in meetings and couldn't get home to feed the baby. If our daughter had been used to taking a bottle, this wouldn't have been a problem. But I'd only tried once or twice to get her to take a bottle and hadn't put up much of a fight when she'd spit it out. My punishment for having been so lax was that I had to drive twenty miles to my wife's office - with the baby screaming at the top of her lungs - so she could nurse. The moral of the story is: start getting the baby used to taking a bottle as early as possible (but not before she's completely comfortable with the breast). Here are some things you can do to get even the most committed breast feeder to give the bottle a try: …show more content…
The bond between my daughter and I is indescribable. Many people don't look at breastfeeding as a child's right. Instead, it's seen more as a decision for the mother and what is most convenient for her, but being a parent isn't convenient. It takes time, energy, patience and love to raise a child. It's about putting aside your wants and needs and putting your child's first. I understand that this is my child's right and I gladly give it to her. Breastfeeding has so many benefits. It's cheap, convenient, helps me lose weight and it's the best possible source of nutrition for my baby. I am confident that when I feed my child she is getting everything she needs. She gets nourishment, quality time with mommy, and antibodies that fight off oncoming infection. There has been many a time where I was certain my daughter was going to contract a cold, yet she never did. When her gums are hurting her, all I have to do is lift my shirt and she is automatically comforted through my touch and my milk. As she is teething, the milk acts as a numbing agent that instantly grants my daughter relief from pain. Now comes the issue of bottles. We don't have to deal with them. No waking up at 3:00 a.m. to groggily stumble in the kitchen. My dishwasher isn't taken over by baby bottles and utensils. All I have to do is raise my shirt once again and she is instantly calmed. I don't have to listen to a crying baby for ten minutes while I make a bottle. In fact, I sleep through each feeding with her contentedly nursing next to me all snuggled up. I also don't have to worry about her being constipated due to toothpaste consistency poop formula creates. My baby gets a smooth ride. Breastfeeding is a relaxing experience for all babies and their mothers. It is a wonderful gift to give to a child. My most precious memory is now of my sweet baby nursing happily in my arms. I will continue to breastfeed

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