Baby M is 17 months old [almost a year and a half for you non-moms who don’t count!] and he is still about 95% breastfed. He has a global developmental delay and sensory processing disorder, which makes eating solid foods extremely difficult for him. He eats pureed baby food about once a day, and other than that I am breastfeeding.
Now, you can imagine that at almost a year and a half, most toddlers eat a lot of food. Since my toddler doesn’t eat a lot of food, we spend a lot of time nursing to make up for all those calories. I am pretty much constantly breastfeeding. He nurses when he goes down to sleep and every time that he wakes up. He nurses every time that he bumps his head, or his brother takes a toy, or he heard a noise he didn’t like. He’s a big comfort nurser.
So, while nursing I was thinking about all the crazy thoughts that moms have while they’re breastfeeding. Did that even make sense? Whatever. I’m going with it. So I’m hoping that I’m not alone in this, but if I am at least you guys can laugh at me!
55 Thoughts Moms Have While Breastfeeding
1. He wants to nurse again?
2. I’m going to be breastfeeding until he’s in college.
3. What side did I start with last time?
4. Whatever they’ll both get deflated anyways.
5. I should have peed before I started this.
6. Could I pee while breastfeeding?
7. I totally could.
8. That takes too much energy, it’s practically yoga.
9. I should start doing yoga.
10. …..I’m not going to do yoga.
11. I hate teething.
12. Why aren’t babies just born with all their teeth?
13. Oh goodness, that would be horrible! Babies should not be born with teeth.
14. Wasn’t breastfeeding supposed to make me skinny? I think the baby book said it would.
15. Maybe it would if I didn’t eat cookies while nursing.
16. Oh.. Oh dear, cookie crumbs all over my chest.
17. Eh, I’ll clean it later, at least it’s not puke.
18. Oh no. Please don’t spit up in my bra, that would be seriously gross.
19. I used to have cute bras.
20. Oh, time to switch sides.
21. Stop screaming at me, this takes literally two seconds.
22. My baby is such a little piggie.
23. But he’s so cute!
24. I could totally nurse forever.
25. Except, it would be nice to have girls night last more than a few hours because we have to go feed the babies.
26. I need a girls night soon.
27. I should organize one.
28. That would take energy.
29. Plus, that would cut into my Netflix time.
30. I’m not going to plan a girls night.
31. Breastfeeding makes me hungry.
32. I know I just had that cookie, but I kind of want some chips too.
33. Don’t let crumbs fall on the baby.
34. Ohhhhh the crumbs fell on the baby.
35. Eh, he’ll get a bath this week.
36. It’s probably bad that I watch tv while breastfeeding.
37. Shouldn’t I be staring at my baby the whole time in awe?
38. Awwww, you’re so cute!
39. You’re just eating. You’re not even doing anything.
40. I’m watching tv again.
41. Stop hitting my face.
42. Stop pulling my hair.
43. Stop being such a bully!
44. Oh my word, I’m raising a bully.
45. I’m pretty much failing as a mother.
46. No I’m not, I’m breastfeeding. That counts for something, right?
47. Yeah, he’ll be a super genius or something.
48. A super genius bully…
49. Oh, are you done?
50. You aren’t really doing anything.
51. You’re just hanging there..
52. I’ll just fix my shirt and..
53. Okay, okay, okay! You can keep the boob that you aren’t even nursing from.
54. Here look at this toy over here..
55. YES! He’s done!
So that’s just a glimpse of how my typical breastfeeding sessions go. Am I alone in this? What crazy thoughts have you had while breastfeeding?
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I read this and laughed the entire time! You are not alone! I seriously have all of those same thoughts! And I commend you in your strength in caring for your little one and breastfeeding so much on demand. He doesn’t know how lucky he is to have a momma like you! Keep rocking on!
Wow thank you so much Vanessa! I’m glad I’m not alone in this! I am just thrilled that I’ve been able to keep nursing this long. It’s been a blessing for both of us. Thank you for reading and sharing. :)
You are amazing for breastfeeding that long… I pretty much counted down the seconds to their first birthdays and was done. But yes, I shared these sentiments – fortunately, Lil’ M was a speed eater – she could drain a boob in 5 minutes flat and be done ’til her next feeding!
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Yeah, I originally thought that I’d only breastfeed until one, but now I just let them decide when they’re done. I’m sure he’ll stop before college. :) I have a good friend who is nursing her three year old and her 7 month old. She’s a rockstar! Thanks for sharing. :)
Ooh, yes…can definitely relate!
Glad I’m not alone! Thank you for stopping by!
I have been breastfeeding for almost four years (second pregnancy happened fast)… and I can tell you are absolutely right :). I’m also breastfeeding as I’m writing this :).
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Oh yes, most of my blog reading happens while I’m breastfeeding too! My two oldest are really close together (14 months) so I totally understand where you’re coming from! Thanks for sharing!