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So after countless dishwasher cycles and hand-washings to disinfect the multitude of parts in the Dr. Brown’s bottles, Robert and I decided to introduce “the boob” again last night, just for kicks and giggles (literally!) Audrey took to it like a fish in water, and loves to eat now! Prior to last night, she was a very finicky eater, and would only eat three, maybe four ounces each feeding.

I wasn’t expecting much out of the experience, especially since the lactation consultant at the hospital said she was incapable of opening her mouth wide enough (was she really my daughter??). I figured I’d try it again, since she’s a little older now, and I KNOW she is capable of opening her mouth wide! And it worked! She appears to be getting enough sustenance to get her through her three-hour cycle, and is happy as a clam. Robert and I were thinking about what it was that made breastfeeding so much different and, well, better! She was getting breastmilk before (supplimented with formula), just through a bottle, so what really was the difference? After some thought, I came to a conclusion.

I suppose for me it’s the icing on the cake to really make me feel like her mother, and not just an extended babysitter. Being able to bond with her in such an intimate way is indescribable. And on an even more personal level, I got to succeed in a task I thought was impossible. Breastfeeding was always one of those things only the uber-professional-mommies could accomplish.

It’s been a rewarding couple days:)

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