Comments on: My Son Was Fed With Love And I Forgive Myself

By: plussizebirth

plussizebirth — Sun, 15 Aug 2021 04:59:53 +0000

In reply to Kimberly Rae. YES!!! I'm so happy for you coming to that realization!

By: Kimberly Rae

Kimberly Rae — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 22:22:36 +0000

I couldn’t breast feed, and it wore on me for a while. There was a lot of pressure from myself and my peers. I realized my body was awesome and powerful because I was still able to create and carry my perfect little baby, and I am very fortunate and grateful. Never felt bad again.

By: plussizebirth

plussizebirth — Thu, 04 Oct 2018 16:34:03 +0000

In reply to Amy M Baker. Thank you so much, Amy, for sharing your story. You sure did your very best and that's enough. You're enough!!

By: Amy M Baker

Amy M Baker — Thu, 04 Oct 2018 16:25:21 +0000

When I found out I was pregnant with Danica I wanted to be one of those moms who breastfed in public without a cover or a care in the world. Unfortunately, my flat nipples, Danica’s recessed lower jaw, and zero lactation consultants available due to the holiday forced other plans to be made. I pumped around the clock and never made enough milk to give her a full bottle. I tried every galactagogue available including oatmeal, mother’s milk tea, fenugreek, fennel seed, and more. I pumped with heat on my breasts while massaging. I drank a ridiculous amount of water. And still, I didn’t produce enough. I felt like a failure and yet my little girl thrived. After three months I stopped pumping and exclusively fed formula. Formula wasn’t what I had wanted or planned for my daughter but it helped her grow and kept me from going losing my mind and for that I am thankful. Fed is best.