Part Two~ Take charge of Breast-feeding

As I said before breast-feeding is challenge for many mothers. Not everyone can do it, but everyone should at least try because it is wet very worthwhile. That being said,
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it is supposed to be an easy-going bonding time. Don't worry about making enough milk. If your baby is gaining weight you're doing fine. Excessive worry and stress is what I believe causes many mothers to give up. From first-hand experience with Millie I was always stressed, it was really challenging. With Bridget I just take it easy and just let my body do it's thing. I take my supplements fenugreek and my prenatal but other than that I just drink lots of water and let it happen. We haven't had many issues. Granted I am a stay-at-home mom now as opposed to with a working mother when I was breast-feeding Millie.I know that breast-feeding is a lot more challenging for working mothers who have to pump but when you have the opportunity RELAX, CHILL OUT, take care of YOURSELF. Let breast-feeding take its natural course and enjoy this special bonding time with your baby.

Take charge of breastfeeding~part one

Some Mothers find breastfeeding easy, while others struggle.  I for one have had  two very different situations with each of my girls.
 With Maliea, right away we attempted to breastfeed and it felt like the lactation consultant was immediately jumping in to help before we had a chance to figure out what to do. She placed a nipple shield between me and my baby before I knew what was happening. Nipple shields are great if you need them. Maliea and I didn't, and because the lactation consultant gave up on us so quickly Maliea would only use the nipple shield.
During this time I was also working. I was constantly stressed about pumping, I loathe pumping, in addition I was worried about making enough milk, whether or not it was sufficient because Maliea would never let me put her down. It was really frustrating for me. So after 3 months I gave up.

 With Bridgett however, I maintained a "can-do" mindset and I refused to let anyone interfere with us during the first few hours of our breastfeeding relationship. I gratefully accepted recommendations and advice but  I respectfully maintained a "hands-off" environment, unless I asked for assistance first. 
With Maliea we used to pacifier for a couple of months, with Bridgett I never used one which really allowed our breastfeeding relationship to grow with more success. Lactation consultants are fantastic don't get me wrong, but I highly recommend that you take charge. Use the skills they have, but they are there to help, not to do it for you or to take over for you. A breastfeeding relationship is between you and your child; and should not include a third-party.

Today is the day!

Today, I finally start my blog. I have felt it on my heart to do so for about two years. So I’m going to jump and see where it goes.

So let’s start off a little about me. My name is Lexi; I am an imperfect Christian, Wife, and Mother. I have a fantastic husband, two daughters, a puppy, and a cat. I served my country in the United States Navy which I used to obtain my Bachelors of Science in Electronics Engineering. I am a people pleaser who cares too much what others think, which hinders my ability to express myself. I plan on using my blog to rectify that. My life isn’t all butterflies and rainbows, but its mine. My goal is to communicate that truthfully, so that I can leave this blog as a legacy, and record to my children.