As of a week ago, my suckling child is no longer being nursed. After the serious drama that was my supply tanking, I dug my heels in and did everything I could think to help it rebound. Staying up late to power pump every night, tea, herbs, oatmeal, gatoraide, everything I could - and it worked! It was a ton of work but it paid off. However, a month or so after that was done, Echo herself decided that biting mama was a heck of a lot more fun then nursing. Five straight days where she would not nurse, only chomp, leaving me to pump while she took a bottle. At 8 months, I called it quits. It has taken me a lot to not go completely ape on my pump like unto Office Space.
Not nursing makes me sad, but its honestly been amazing to not have to worry about pumping, supply, or constantly being on a timer - counting down every 3 hours again and again. I quickly realized that I was my harshest critic when it came to breastfeeding and supplementing. It was good while it lasted, and I look forward to breast feeding my next baby, hopefully without, but maybe inspite of, all the drama.
The next biggest thing on the agenda is Jared, Echo, and I moved to Mandarin. Its a positive change for our little family, and at times a difficult one. But we have a whole lot to be thankful for. Our move drug on for absolutely ever. The entire month of October was transitional, moving here and there, packing things and sorting them and storage units and thrift store runs. Jared basically packed and moved the entire house himself, with me pitching in where I could with the baby strapped to my back.

And Disney! We cashed in for a pair of season tickets once again and we have been having such a Echo is a road warrior and sleeps like a charm in the stroller, although it does kind of cramp her always on the move style. I am proud to say her favorite ride is Small World.
Oh and I was in a wedding! My dear friend got married to her sweetheart and had the most amazing wedding. A fantastic time was had by all!
(Depression)Cherry on top:
- Jared and I have had BOTH of Beach Houses new albums on blast lately (controversial - I think I like Depression Cherry more then Thank Your Lucky Stars?!)
- I am finally seeing my main man, Sufjan Stevens this weekend. *Praise Hands emoji all around*
- I am unabashedly obsessed with little ol Bieber's video for Sorry. Takes me to my happy place and even now I can feel Jared's judgmental eyes boring into me haha.
Shoot! Well that's October for ya. Over and out.
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