As have many of you, I have been following fellow moblogger Mike Lee as he prepares for fatherhood! Today his post made me very melancholy, thinking how just 6 years ago we too were embarking on that same journey...

I look at my son, and even though he is all so much of the 1st grader he is in all his glory-- I can still very vividly remeber the first time (at week 15) I felt that first little flutter in my belly to the contractions I didn't realize I was having while walking around the hospital as I was waiting for the induction meds to do their thing (got eclampsia at week 36, delivered week 37)!

Then the real work began! Being on the midnight shift, NO SLEEP, and yea, breastfeeding around the clock! I was a human buffet but it was well worth the splitting, cracking, and bleeding (yes folks, it aint pretty at first!) my breasts endured to give my son nature's most perfect food! The bonding experience, I can't even put it into words the emotions I had during that first 10 to 12 months! Awesome! I think it paid off.. He, to this day, has never had an ear infection! And we are as close as can be! ;) I encourage every woman to to it (nurse) for as long as she can even if it's a week--something is better than nothing! And dads, support, participation and encouragement is essential!!!!

Anyway like I said I am feeling melancholy and came upon one of my most favorite books from my "new mommy" days! It mixes humor and practical tips about nursing! Its in perfect condition (surprisingly) and I would be more than willing to gift it to you Mike Lee (and wife), just let me know.... :)

Ps, I am half Japanese and my "obachan" told me similar things when I was expecting too, lol!


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