03 August, 2013

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"A portrait of my child once a week, every week, in 2013."

Cecily: 41 weeks. She loooves food (as in the kind that grown ups eat), but she's still predominantly breastfed (we haven't done any bottles so far). We've been doing this breastfeeding thing for nine months now, and we're pretty good at it! Nursing has been such a bonding experience for me and Cecily, and it has really empowered me and helped me to trust my instincts as a mother. I always thought I'd be a very strict, by-the-book, anxious, worried mother... but I'm not! I frequently go with my gut, and I'm not afraid of making unpopular decisions if they seem right for my family. I, honestly, attribute most of this confidence to my experience and success with breastfeeding. Happy World Breastfeeding Week!


7 comments:

  1. such a beautiful empowering image :)

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  2. This is absolutely beautiful, both your portrait and words! My daughter is 25 months now and still nursing a few times a day! I wouldn't trade this journey for anything in the world. Happy world breastfeeding week! xx

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  3. Beautiful image, I love that quilt! Happy breastfeeding week.

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  4. You are obviously doing the best thing, look at those gorgeous chunky thighs!

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  5. I love it. Autumn weaned just last month and I completely agree with that feeling of empowerment that came from our 17.5 month experience. That's a bond that can't be broken :) It was hard starting the process of weaning after the struggle we went through to make it work and I kinda miss it...

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  6. Gorgeous picture!! Breastfeeding is an amazing experience.

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  7. I just noticed that you've let your hair grow out! I think I like it!

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