Today's feature is Dominique, a wife and mother of four. What are your breastfeeding goals? Breast feed my children closer to 2 years of age. If you've breastfed before, what's different about this experience? During my breastfeeding journey I really enjoyed taking the steps into maintaining skin-to-skin. It seems to be very important for me and my children. I enjoyed the connection, looking into their eyes, showering & pouring positive words into their spirit and embracing who they are becoming. Breastfeeding help to keep me connected with my children and always check in with them I love the fact that a lot of breastfed children especially mines display that even if Mom goes far or to the other side of the room they always look back so I've always believed that breastfed children always look back because of the commitment we have poured into them while they were infants. they're returning it back to us and I appreciate my breastfeeding children for one of the characteristics that they could see the display when they become an adolescence and school-age. What's your fondest memory of breastfeeding? I love just looking into their eyes that's my most amazing moment and just trying to learn who they are and what they are just through what I see through their eyes. These are beautiful moments breathtaking. I have the opportunity to birth great individuals and my child, my children, my leaders, my community members I can see it in the presence. Who has been your biggest supporter on your breastfeeding journey? My biggest supporter is my mother-in-law. She just kept pushing me while I was in pain with one of my children and then my mother who didn't understand breastfeeding she also push me to educate her and she became a supporter towards my family and my siblings and I believe sharing provides benefits to the community members who influence many. What advice would you give to new breastfeeding families? Your breastfeeding journey is a temporary journey with lasting effects it is important to pour into your children because they're the only ones you have. They are the only ones that represent you and your genes and you were chosen for this role and it's great to share with others who you have poured into. I have poured into my children Goodness, love, patience, perseverance and Awesomeness! Is there anything else you'd like to share with breastfeeding families? It takes a village to breastfeed. It takes a village to raise children. It takes a village to love your spouse. It takes a village to know that you are important and you are valued. Please be involved in a village or a community corporation that can help shine your gifts. Your gifts will make you feel valued in and out of your home. This series is sponsored by DommiesBlessed. In celebration of National Breastfeeding Awareness Month, we are collecting stories from mothers, fathers, grandparents, and other members of the breastfeeding unit. If you or someone you know would like to contribute, click here, we’d love to have you.
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Today's feature is Lenize, a wife and mother of two. What are your breastfeeding goals? To continue until she self weans. If you've breastfed before, what's different about this experience? Less pressure, letting baby lead. What's your fondest memory of breastfeeding? When they reach up to my face and lock eyes. Who has been your biggest supporter on your breastfeeding journey? Husband. What advice would you give to new breastfeeding families? Grace upon grace! Breastfeeding is actually hard and doesn’t come so “naturally”, it’s learned! Baby is learning while you are learning. Keep pushing and you both will get into a groove. The reward is worth the work! Is there anything else you'd like to share with breastfeeding families? Be proud of every single day you were able to complete, no matter how long! It’s amazing that our bodies can create, grow, and nurture a whole human! We actually get to be collaborators with God to create life! Honor your self and body for that! This series is sponsored by DommiesBlessed. In celebration of National Breastfeeding Awareness Month, we are collecting stories from mothers, fathers, grandparents, and other members of the breastfeeding unit. If you or someone you know would like to contribute, click here, we’d love to have you . |
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