I will not miss my pump or the long hours of pumping. I am so proud to have stuck with it and continued to provide for Gabriel even though we faced many bumps along the way. It is bittersweet as we wrap this up. I am happy to have some of my time back, and a little nostalgic as this too is a transition and a sign that my lil guy is growing up more and more everyday. I think I cried all my tears just before he turned one - what an emotional week! But I did find myself getting a little sad as I packed up all the nursing supplies and my ItzBeen. Something about the little timer/clock just opened up all the memories and feelings of hours of nursing, pumping, pumping in the windowless little room at InsideTrack, and staying up late to squeeze in an extra pumping session to boost my supply when it was low. Wow, what an intense experience to have shared with my sweet guy.
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Nursing Wrap-up
Gabriel and I wrapped up nursing on Monday (July 11), after nearly 14 months. Looking back, it has been long, challenging, rewarding, and emotional. For a more thorough look back, visit the Nursing Update blog post from December. I have enjoyed the time to bond and spend quiet moments with my cute little guy. I loved the soft touch of his hand on my arm and neck while he nursed. It was amazing to know that I was giving him the nutrients necessary to thrive... and we did it!!!
I will not miss my pump or the long hours of pumping. I am so proud to have stuck with it and continued to provide for Gabriel even though we faced many bumps along the way. It is bittersweet as we wrap this up. I am happy to have some of my time back, and a little nostalgic as this too is a transition and a sign that my lil guy is growing up more and more everyday. I think I cried all my tears just before he turned one - what an emotional week! But I did find myself getting a little sad as I packed up all the nursing supplies and my ItzBeen. Something about the little timer/clock just opened up all the memories and feelings of hours of nursing, pumping, pumping in the windowless little room at InsideTrack, and staying up late to squeeze in an extra pumping session to boost my supply when it was low. Wow, what an intense experience to have shared with my sweet guy.
I will not miss my pump or the long hours of pumping. I am so proud to have stuck with it and continued to provide for Gabriel even though we faced many bumps along the way. It is bittersweet as we wrap this up. I am happy to have some of my time back, and a little nostalgic as this too is a transition and a sign that my lil guy is growing up more and more everyday. I think I cried all my tears just before he turned one - what an emotional week! But I did find myself getting a little sad as I packed up all the nursing supplies and my ItzBeen. Something about the little timer/clock just opened up all the memories and feelings of hours of nursing, pumping, pumping in the windowless little room at InsideTrack, and staying up late to squeeze in an extra pumping session to boost my supply when it was low. Wow, what an intense experience to have shared with my sweet guy.
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