I am so proud to announce that we have passed up my old record of breastfeeding. My oldest only breastfed for 8 months and it wasn't exclusive. She had supplementation with formula from about 5 months on because I went back to work and did not respond well to pumping. I couldn't even pump enough for one bottle (yes I tried multiple pumps). My newest little one, T, has been going strong on just breast milk for 8 1/2 months now. I know it's not that much more than my oldest, but it is a great accomplishment to me that it has been exclusive. She refused any formula, even when I was briefly hospitalized for my kidney. It definitely has not been an easy smooth road but it has been enjoyable to say the least. The waking up at all hours of the night is well worth the special bond I have with my girls. Now we are experiancing teeth and adjusting her latch to accomidate that. I never got to this point with my oldest so this is all new to me. And as long as she wants to continue, we will!
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