luckymomma

So why is it that when Ronan starts breastfeeding on one side, the other boob also lets down? (For those who aren't leaking milk all night, "let down" is when the tap turns on, and milk starts flowing.) Is the second boob feeling left out? Does she just want to be ready to go in case she's called into service?

All in all, though, breastfeeding is pretty amazing. Ronan is almost eight months old. He eats a few bites of fruits and veggies each day, but his main nutrition and sustenance is still provided by me. Counting pregnancy, that's a year and five months of me providing life. Let's just say that I'm expecting a big mother's day gift.

I love how Ronan goes all googly-eyed when he first latches on. It's pure baby bliss. No wonder he doesn't like taking a bottle -- how can a silicone nipple compare?

One of Ronan's Baby Einstein DVDs has a song with the lyrics: "The cows give us milk, the cows give us milk...." It kinda weirds me out. Actually, cow's milk in general weirds me out now. I avoid it, although I do give in for the occasional bowl of frosted mini-wheats. I'm still a cheese and yogurt lover -- I know, I know, hypocrite.

At least I'm a breastfeeding hypocrite...