I know you're completely and utterly terrified of breastfeeding that baby you're growing. You're scouring the internet trying desperately to find other women who felt like you and were able to successfully breastfeed. You've always felt this way but thought when your time came it would change. You're ashamed and guilt ridden that you don't want to continue sharing your body with your baby after he or she is born. Well girlfriend, GET OVER IT.
That little voice in the back of your head whispering to you that this is the road you should take is right. Stop worrying about failing and start believing in yourself. Those mama instincts everyone talks about? They're real and they will kick in. I promise you'll be okay. Getting started will be your biggest hurdle but you've got this. You'll know what your baby needs and you'll be able to give it to her. She's a stubborn little one but so are you. It won't be easy those first few weeks. You'll be exhausted, mentally and physically, burnt out in a way you've never known. But you'll power through. That perfect baby girl will keep you going.
When the pros get concerned, you'll do as they, because they're supposed to know best. But when you reach that breaking point, you realize you were right all along. This is the turning point. This is the moment you realize you can trust in yourself. You were meant to do this and you know exactly how to. Your baby girl will come around on her time, just like you knew she would. And you will begin to relish in the beautiful bond this journey creates.
8 months later you'll be looking back and laughing at how silly all your worries were. Breastfeeding has become such a part of daily life it is second nature to nurse the baby. You won't need a clock to tell you when she needs to be feed, a book to let you know she needs mama's comfort or a doctor to confirm she's drinking enough. You'll know. This was the way it was always supposed to be and somewhere inside you knew that. Breastfeeding wasn't all that scary after all. In fact, it's the reason you've become a confident mother. It's the reason you feel the most empowered you ever have as a woman. And the reason you're able to keep a teeny tiny amount of sanity left on the days that baby girl is extra challenging.
You are strong and capable. You will succeed. You won't even mind sharing your body for just a little bit longer.
Love,
Your Future Mama Self
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