Boob Talk...now that I've got your attention

Tonight Craig and I attended a breastfeeding class so that we are somewhat prepared for the all-you-can-eat buffet I will soon become. It was, shall I say, very informative. I think the videos in this class were more disturbing than in the labor and delivery class. I know it's 'natural' and definitely something I want to do but that doesn't mean I don't find it a little uncomfortable to watch.

Some things were a little frightening to see actually, like women 'expressing' their milk and engorgement. Also being told that I will need to feed the baby every 2-3 hours, and time starts once you start feeding not when they are done - so I could feed the baby and in 1 hour turn around and have to feed her again. Yikes! It's seriously like a commerical milk factory - mass production. The straw that almost broke the camels back was when the teacher said I can't pump for 4 weeks! That means mommy dearest gets to enjoy ALL the feedings, night or day, for the first 4 weeks. Seriously?! What the heck is Craig supposed to do, catch up on beauty rest while I walk around like a zombie? It made me almost think twice about this whole 'experience'.

But, no. I am woman, hear me roar. I will not only sacrifice 10 months of my life to carry the baby, giving up normal life pleasantries like morning coffee, evening wine, hour and half long spin classes, skinny jeans and 4 inch heals for boobs the size of canteloupes, pregnancy acne, a thermal body suit that makes me sweat when it's 60 outside, and thighs that not only rub together but could probably start a fire if I walk fast enough but I will also give up those first 4 weeks of sleep so that I can ensure the best health for our daughter. I will do all of this with a happy heart and hardly any complaining... (ok so the complaining part is not so true).

BUT come week 5... it's game time for good ol daddy, who has had to sit on the sidelines and watch the game. He will be the star quarterback, running back, wide receiver and punter (and whatever other positions there are in football).

In all seriousness, if breastfeeding will give our daughter a healthy start in life, that is the most important thing. Even more important than sleep, and for those of you that know me well... that's saying a lot! :)