Nursing 101

Okay...no pictures today because of the obvious title; however, let me just say no one said it was gonna' be this crazy. I originally decided that if I could nurse for the first 2 weeks of Jackson's life I would be satisfied. However, once I experienced nursing with him I was addicted to the bond we share. BUT I, apparently, am fit to be a old-time wet nurse and feed the neighborhood.

So, we had to call in a lactation specialist for consultation. Let's just call her Saint Suzy because she swooped in with some great techniques, answers, and patience. I discovered that no two women are the same with milk, nursing, and babies. I also learned to steer clear of the "norms." Meaning, there is no such thing as the right way to do this. So, the end results are clear: nurse one side, pump the rest. (It reminds me of the Bluebell commercial, "eat all you can, sell the rest.") Ironic huh?