Beautiful and nurturing but also painful and draining (at various points in the breastfeeding journey). ✨ The thought of breastfeeding makes me smile, as there is something so magical and bonding about it. Which is ironic considering the initial difficulty getting Harlyn to latch, Hale’s tongue tie, mastitis, many blistered nipples, nipple shields, bites so bad they end up infected, one boob permanently lower than the other from the constant tugging and preference for the one side 🤣 🐮 … I could go on and on, yet I love it. 💙I know one day I’ll feed Hale for the last time and it literally makes me tear up. 19 months in now, and so far no signs of slowing down.

So when will I stop breastfeeding? Truth be told, I have no idea but I hope to end as it started. Naturally. I know every mom’s journey is different, with every child being unique- I do believe the hardest part of breastfeeding is in the first 6-12 months. From there, feeds are less frequent, less demanding, less exhausting, and also less isolating. A few more cheeky bites and tugs, but we can’t have it all 😂 . Although I’m not ready for him to stop just yet, I am so grateful for these images to remember these moments. Thanks @vanmorris_photography 📸

Anyone else surprised with their first born the skills needed to breastfeed?! 😂 I was talking about the stuff NO ONE told me when pregnant with my sister, and this was a big one!