...with breastfeeding. And tomorrow, we start DC on cereal. I know that our relationship is not ending, but it is changing. And I am sad to see this change. My baby is now considered a toddler. I have enjoyed breastfeeding this past year to be honest. The beginning was incredibly hard and no one told me beforehand just how hard it would be. I almost came close to giving up and going to formula on a couple of occasions. But, in the end I stuck in there and am so glad that I did. I have a happy, healthy thriving child.
I know that our decision as a family has caused a lot of issue amongst our respective families, especially with DH's very involved family. I understand that they mean well, but I never asked for their opinion on this and never wanted any advice regarding it. I know that DH's mother supplemented with him when he was a baby. And that is what she had to do and felt was right to do. However, I do not feel that formula is or was right for us. And I have no intention of ever using formula for our baby or any future children. I only wish that I had thought to start this blog last year so that I could have shared with others what has gone through my mind and what we've experienced over this past year. For now though, this all the energy that I have to compose my thoughts and I am now going to relax so I can go to bed.
