"Oliver is my second son. I remember a minute after giving birth to my children the nurse placed them in my arms and asked if I wanted to nurse. I always knew I would nurse, but I was a little nervous about it. It came natural and for that moment in time, things seemed peaceful. It always seems like time stands still when I nurse, especially a very busy little two year old. I love that special bond where I know that my body can give this nourishment, and this overwhelming love and tender feelings flow through my body. It really feels like a ray of sunshine beaming down on me....amazing.
"I love looking at his sweet blue eyes and seeing trust, love, tenderness, compassion, innocence. I love that this busy two year old comes to me, asks to nurse, sits on my lap, and plays with my hands and my hair, smiles and relaxes his little body. I love that at naps and bedtime when he starts to nurse his eyes roll back and his busy body slows down as it gets heavy and relaxes. I love that I am the person who can comfort, nourish, and love this sweet little spirit. I really know that breastfeeding my children has a huge effect on them. I feel they get less sick and are more healthy overall.
"It hasn't always been easy-- I got mastitis and the pain was rough. But the cons of mastitis are no comparison to the way time stands still, and I know this is why I am a mother. The love surpasses the pain. It has truly been a blessing and an amazing feeling to breastfeed. I would recommend it to anyone!"
~Rachael, mama to 2 year old Oliver
pure sweetness.
ReplyDeletebeautiful, as always.
ReplyDeletewhat a cute cute little boy! beautiful pictures!!!
ReplyDeleteHe has the cutest dimples! Beautiful photos!
ReplyDeleteI love it when they smile with the boob in their mouth! So funny & cute!
ReplyDeletebeautiful! i'm nursing an active 12.5 month old little boy and this gives me such encouragement to carry on! thank you!
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