Welcome to the Club

I have recently felt like I have been accepted into this VERY exclusive club of breastfeeding mama's. I did not realize there was this club type mentality until I was not able to feed my first son Tristen for more than 2 months. I got frowns, criticisms and judgements when telling my story. I felt shunned by this exclusive club. On top of already feeling down on myself for losing my milk having the "club members" judge me felt even worse. I vowed at that moment to never make another mommy feel like that. I am always saying it is more important that a child is fed. I do not judge those who do not breastfed for whatever reason.

Saying that, this time around I have had alot more success feeding my second son Connor. We have been breastfeeding for almost 4 months now. It has been an up and down struggle but I truly enjoy it. I now get these looks from people when I am feeding him like I am now in a very exclusive club of mommies. I am very proud of my accomplishment and love the connection Connor and I share because of it. Having people accept me now as part of the breastfeeding club is a bonus that is for sure. I do not feel like I am judged as much when people know I breastfeed.

What is also amazing is the support I get, not only from fellow friends/family who have breastfed but also from amazing websites full of complete strangers who know what you are going through. It is like the saying "it takes a village to raise a child" It is so true but I think that village now include complete strangers all over the world.

I am proud to be in this club because this adventure has not been easy. I again do not look down on anyone who chose not to feed their child this way or couldn't. It is more important that the child is fed. Atleast to me :)