Making the decision to breastfeed and offer him the best nutrition was probably one of the best decisions I have made. Our bond is incredible. I love Connor with all my heart, and can't imagine life without him. However, we were never bonded the way me and Hudson are. I really, truely believe it is because Hudson is breastfed.
It's amazing to know I am the reason for how big and healthy he is. It is me who is nourishing him and providing comfort. The bond between us is awesome. I love the way he looks up at me with such trust and love in his eyes as I feed him. Sometimes, he will smile while he is nursing. That is such a precious site!
The first few weeks were hard. I admit, I questioned my ability to produce enough milk. I often thought he must not be getting enough because he seemed to eat all the time. I knew logically this was a stupid thought. I leaked so much milk, I could have fed another baby just from what I leaked. I guess the doubt was because I couldn't see how much he was eating, and couldn't measure it. After the first few weeks, nursing was so much easier than bottle feeding. Especially at night! Hudson sleeps with me, so I have never really woke up at night when he has woke up hungry. He has never really woke up fully, either. When he starts to stir and fuss, I get him latched on and we both go back to sleep.
Hudson is nine months old now, and still nursing almost exclusively. He has never had a drop of formula, and doesn't eat a whole lot of solid foods. I'm very proud of myself for still nursing, and for not having to give him formula.
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