All done breastfeeding

After 16 months, I decided it was time to stop nursing. And to my surprise it has been an easy transition. Greta really hasn't complained too much - I just told her mommy doesn't have any more milk and she accepted that. Deep down I was hoping she would be more sad, but she wasn't so that's another sign she's growing up. I'm happy to be down but sad because now I really feel like she's not a baby.

Also my boobs haven't had any problems. Think my gradual decreasing of nursing really helped. I even went bra shopping and now don't feel like I have saggy mom boobs - lol. It's the same things in life. 

My lessons learned from this first breastfeeding experience
- people respect it and get it.  I had several nice experiences were people let me use rooms or offices or closets when I needed to breastfeed or pump.  Just ask.
- it takes time and energy and is not for the weak.  I don't even want to begin adding up all the hours spent nursing and pumping.  But would I do it all again and for as long?... definitely.  It was a very rewarding experience - especially when you have a healthy baby and then can help other babies.
- don't quit.  Bloody nipples, blisters, engorged... all of the above, but I pushed through.
- Teeth do make a difference.  Greta waited until 13 months to get teeth, thank goodness!  And I could definitely tell a difference when she had them.  And yes biting hurts!
- it's free!
- baby's don't like the cover-ups or at least Greta didn't.  And I didn't like them either.  I loved watching Greta while she nursed.  It made my heart happy.
- Take all the advice and help you can get at the hospital. Yes they get up in your business but let me tell you... they know what they are doing and it's so worth it.
- My boobs aren't the same at all.  But a good bra helps make all the difference.

As it's national breastfeeding month... here's a shout out to all the mommy's sticking with it!