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It's funny how this is what plagued my mind when I was trying to decide whether to breastfeed my gorgeous baby or not when she was born.
I was so consumed by the fear of saggy boobs that I almost said hell no... Who wants saggy boobs in their 20's?
Gosh not me. I want perky boobs that look you in the face... Lol...don't shoot me, I'm just playing with words.
But seriously this was all I was told when I naively told everybody that I wanted to breastfeed my daughter till she was 1. Most people looked at me in shock horror and said why? Are u crazy? There's no need for that, there's formula.
You are going to get saggy boobs, why would you give up your boobs so early in your marriage?
Oh gosh... Saggy boobs, saggy boobs! Do I really want saggy boobs?
I couldnt eat or sleep in the early days, staring down at her while she was breastfeeding at 3 am and I thought how stupid of me! I'm going to lose my husband, lose my boobs,lose my statues quo, lose everything...aaargh!!
Almost 10 months down the lone, a healthy beaming baby later... I'm glad I did not put my saggy boobs anxiety before the health of my child.
I've come to realize that it is a privilege to be able to breastfeed her... Some people can't.
I could sell my breastmilk while some people try all sorts to increase their milk supply.
I've never treated her for any infections since birth except for eczema drama (that's a whole other post)
.... and I find my self thanking God for saggy boobs!!
... I wonder if perky boobs would heal a dying child?? Lol, I know it's silly but just trying to put life into perspective.
Bottom line, everyone scared me and gave me horror stories. It is as if everyone forgot the power of breast milk and putting your child first...shocking!
- My baby is a helpless, vulnerable dependent baby...needing my good judgement for everything right now. I must put her first no matter what it does or does not do to me...
Well, I am still trying to find out whether I will get saggy or not get saggy boobs but already, I know that it is the best decision that I have ever made.
Is it?
I love this post....i can honestly say i thought about the same thing before Jeslyn was born 'shaggy boobs...lol'Just like you said and i quote... 'I've come to realize that it is a privilege to be able to breastfeed her... Some people can't...'
ReplyDeleteI was not able to breastfeed because she was pre-term, she was not able to adapt to room temperature.
When she got home, she was not able to latch on well....she soon became inpatient and only wanted bottle and formula.
All in all I also thank God because for over 16months we've had no reason to treat her for anything. She is very well and extremely active.