Okay, so first off...Happy 3-months old Nyomi Arie!! [as I exhale and cringe at the same time]
We have made it through the earliest rough patches...our biggest concerns right now are the enormous and almost sudden growth spurts, and this horrific, old-lady who ate collard greens, gas!
Nyomi is definitely the happiest baby on the block! She smiles all the time, and still greets me every morning with a big "Hi again mommy, I missed you!" grin. And then she proceeds to undressing my top half with her eyes!! LOLOL. I am SO serious. Breastfeeding (BF) is one of the greatest decisions I could have made for her, but sometimes, I wish I had not....let me count the ways. Oh please! Don't judge me! I will continue to BF [gosh] but here's why sometimes I wish I wasn't BF:
1) Anyone could feed her at ANY time;
2) I could take an overnight trip...well technically, I could.
3) She would not attack random people's chest when hungry;
All in all, as previously stated, it's the best decision I've made. BF, although not for everyone, has been proven to protect infants much better than formula. Your baby will gain immunity from certain germs through your breast milk! In addition, a book I'm reading's research showed that cow's milk--with all its additives and hormones fed to cows, is actually linked to allergies, asthma, and [dun dun dun] ADHD!
I believe a baby will bond with its mother regardless of how he/she is fed, but breastfeeding is just as much about the mother bonding with baby as baby with mother. Last but not least, for those who care less about the previous statements, BF is simply cheaper!
Anyway, enough with my rant...I love doing it, and enjoy the feeling of being needed. When Nyomi smells me, no one else will do! LOL. When I see her, I have a physiological reaction...erm...details not needed. Let's just say, my body instinctively says, that's your baby, she's growing and healthy because of what you provide to her!
Time is flying by so fast! Christmas is coming, which means only a few more weeks till Nyomi is 4 months old. Sometimes I gag at my own self for how everything revolves around Nyomi. LOL. I can't talk about ANYTHING without relating it to her. I'm still on my babymoon, and I like it!
Once again, back to the topic I was trying to make it to; Christmas is approaching, and I can't wait to get to GA to see my family! I've booked me and Nyomi's flight, and am sitting here imagining how I'll have to pack to accommodate both of us.
Before, I could throw a few favorites in the bag and go. Now...I must be well prepared, in advance, to have a good trip, even to the grocery store. LOL. We'll make it. Hopefully I don't do something silly like put her pampers in the suitcase to be stored under the plane! LOL. Been there, done that, had the uncomfortable baby and neighbors to show for it. Bless your heart Tionne, Auntie didn't have a clue.
Nyomi's first flight will be a success, and we will have a great time in GA. I CAN'T WAIT! Can you tell I'm excited?
Until next time, spend time only with people who make you smile, even if it means spending time alone.
