#worldbreastfeedingweek Everyone has their own way to approach parenthood.As long as your child is healthy,that is all that matters!My intention for writing this post is to just share my #breastfeeding journey I always knew that I wanted to breast-feed my child.I envisioned it while I was pregnant and could not wait to start!Lo and behold, it was neither pleasant nor beautiful initially #deyrrianputran was an excellent latcher from day one-nurses told me I was lucky but we had our fair of challenges. -Your uterus contracts as you breastfeed the first couple of weeks and it hurts(its good for you though). -I had to practice a mindfulness exercise each time to remind myself to relax my face, my shoulders,my legs and my toes. It never really hurt for me and I hope and pray that this is for you too! I experienced clogged ducts but it helped that my mum and doctor husband were around to advise and treat me. -You will be SOOO thirsty when you breastfeed.BIG WATER container with you wherever you go.Hydration is key! -Everything a lactation specialist says is merely a suggestion.Its okay to take bits and pieces of advice from each one and string it together to find what makes breastfeeding work for you. -Its pretty isolating at first.I remember feeding in the room and hearing my family members talking and laughing outside and I cried-I knew it was my choice to feed in private but its tiring and gets to you. -You know those beautiful Instagram pictures you see of mothers effortlessly breastfeeding in cafe’s or the park? I always wandered how they did it! There were days I just camped my room,lying in bed,breastfeeding.I felt like a sedentary cow.Sometimes I could not remember which boob I left off from nursing all night.I was exhausted mostly when Deyrrian cluster-fed during evenings.Sure as the days went by, I too became one of those mamas who could breastfeed anywhere. It just takes time. -Also,try not to read too much-I truly believe in following your instincts,that heightend Mother wisdom-LISTEN to it-its almost never wrong! -Ask for help -it holds you together! Finally, it does get better, more beautiful-a bond like no other.I know one day I will miss this!