Dear little one,
As a doctor and a mom, I find myself in a constant tug-of-war with the realities of breastfeeding. I dread those midnight awakenings when you stir to nurse just as I’ve finally drifted off to sleep. There’s something truly frustrating about being jolted awake at 2 a.m. to nurse you while I watch your dad peacefully snoozing beside me.
Then there’s the 4 a.m. struggle when you’re all sleepy and your latch is less than perfect, leading to painful bites. By 6 a.m., I’m staring at the clock, fully aware that I have to rise soon, even though I haven’t truly slept at all. The chaos peaks at 8:30 a.m. when I’m rushing to drop your sister off at school, her hair unbrushed and without socks, all because I was desperately clinging to those precious extra minutes of sleep.
Online comments can be disheartening too. Some people seem to think breastfeeding is something to be ashamed of, which is baffling. And when I nurse you in public, I can’t help but notice other parents hastily ushering their children away, as if witnessing you feed is a scandal.
But here’s the thing—I cherish the convenience of breastfeeding, its cost-effectiveness, the health benefits it offers you, and the joy it brings to your little face. And for those who can’t handle seeing me nurse you in public, I take comfort in knowing that the law protects my right to do so. Heaven knows how a conversation with someone who approaches my sleep-deprived self about moving would go down.
With love,
The person behind the breasts you adore.
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Summary
Breastfeeding presents a mix of love and frustration for mothers. While the late-night feedings and societal judgments can be tough, the benefits of breastfeeding—both for the child and the mother—are significant and legally protected.