"Because of insufficient support in the hospital where I delivered, breastfeeding took all the dedication I could muster for the first four months. But even during that painful time, my most sacred moments with my daughter, the moments when I felt the most intense love and greatest responsibility for her soul, took place while she was wrapped around me, one hand lovingly poised on my back, the other curled around my finger, eyes rolled back, and those blessed swallows the only noise in the room. Since then, breastfeeding has offered her not only nourishment and protection but both of us comfort and connection. It is a relationship I’ll always cherish." ~Rachel, mama to 2 year old Zoe
That top picture may remain my favorite from this whole project. So beautiful!
ReplyDeleteKelli, so far its my favorite too!
ReplyDeleteWow! Gorgeous! They really capture the spirit, the gentle power of breastfeeding! I nursed 7, and each time I tried to memorize what I saw when I BF my toddlers; the curve of their jaw line, the warmth of their hair. but you can never hold the memories--but these photos helped me to remember . . . thank you!
ReplyDeleteI love this whole series! I love the white and the light and how her daughter is all curled around her...so sweet.
ReplyDeletethese are amazing! I really love the white!
ReplyDeleteAmazing & wonderful. I am breast feeding my 4th baby, I try to nurse them for an entire year. It is truly a blessing. Heard you on the Nightside Project & I totally support US! Thank you...so beautiful. These pictures are wonderful! I would be interested in participating. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThat top one is also my favorite - it reminds me of that Klimt, "mother and child," you know?
ReplyDeletewhat a perfect and wonderful series you've done !!
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