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Breastfeeding Is Not a Choice, But a Priviledge
A Mom Shares Her Breastfeeding Story
By Penny Thomas
We nursed happily until he started weaning around 11 months of age. He completely quit on November 13, 1997, exactly two weeks before his first birthday. I will never forget that day; it tore my heart apart. I spent the weekend crying, not because I was depressed. It was because I no longer was "attached" to my baby. At the same time, it was a miracle to watch him branch out and become his own person. Best of all, he made the decision himself.
Now, breastfeeding to me is not a choice, it is a privilege. My special treat for giving birth. Something just for me and my baby to share. It is completely emotional and intimate. Words really cannot explain it. The only way to feel it is to experience it firsthand. I am thankful every moment for my husband who gave me his full support. Without him, I would have been among the many women who never have a wonderful breastfeeding experience.
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