I am so thankful I breastfed my babies. With Matthew, it was too short, only 2 months, but I didn’t know any better. With Martha, I lasted 10 months, 2 months short of my goal. But I was proud because I was working full time and Martha was in Cavite for 2 months and I was able to sustain my milk. If things would have been different, I really think I would still be breastfeeding up to now. Martha stopped feeding from me at 7 months so it contributed a lot to a drop in my milk. Add to that a promotion which required me to go night shifts and my milk was a goner :(. Breastfeeding is hard. Without the proper knowledge and preparation, a mom can be depressed and disheartened. Even your clothing style will change, since you are feeding on demand, your shirts and bras would need to have easy access. There are open tip bras which can help, it can make you feel sexy and still be able to nurse. I have read mothers who had sore and cracked nipples use these bras so their nipples can get some “air”. Hmmm, that might be an interesting sight! *laughs*

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