The most amazing thing happened today. Well, first of all, my good friend Myca gave birth to a beautiful and long awaited baby girl, Lauren Marie, who was born at 6 AM this morning. She is gorgeous and amazing and I am so happy for Myca and her husband John.
The happiness I feel for John and Myca could be an entire post long, but, selfishly, I want to tell you about what Myca shared with me this morning.
Everyone knows how I feel about breastfeeding. I have breastfed all three of my children for several months, and although it was really tough to do, I would do it all over again. It is an amazing thing to share with your children. You can read about my struggle with having to stop here and here. I had to stop nursing, most recently, because I had such a serious case of postpartum depression that my doctor wanted me to take some stronger medication that I couldn't take while I was breastfeeding. It was with a heavy heart that I stopped just three months ago.
Ever since Myca found out that she was pregnant with this baby she and I have talked about her desire to breastfeed. Since very early on in her pregnancy our friend Andrea and I have shared as much information as we could as well as stories of personal experience with Myca so that she could feel as prepared as possible for that part of parenting. Andrea and I have shared with her the good, the bad and the ugly hoping that knowledge would make the process easier.
Today, I was so lucky to be one of the first people to visit Myca and the baby. Like I said, she was born at 6 AM and I was on my way to the hospital at about 9:30! I'm crazy, I know. Myca really did say it was alright that I come. Really, she did. :)
So, anyway, when I first held the baby she cried like she was hungry. I gave her back to Myca and asked if she'd had a chance to nurse yet. She said she had, but only for a little bit. I asked if she wanted me to leave while she tried again and she told me it was okay to stay. Then Myca did the most amazing thing. She let me help her to get the baby latched. I know that might sound weird to some people, but I am so honored that she shared that with me. Nursing your baby is such an intimate thing and Myca let me be a part of that. Amazing. Thank you, Myca.
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Congrats to Myca. You're a good friend to her, and she to you. That much is obvious.
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What a sweet post, I admit I teared up. You were my very first visitor and and an excellent resource. I'm sure I'll have more questions to come! Thanks for all your support. :)
Thanks Myca. It really was pretty awesome. Any help you need, don't hesitate to call me! :)
Wow - what a special gift to share with one another!
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