The Big Latch On Event Is Comming!!

Let's break the record for the most women breastfeeding simultaneously
Friday 3rd August & Saturday 4th August

 I know that being a mother can have its ups and downs. Breastfeeding alone can be a roller coaster ride. No one tells you how bad it hurts when you start. But for those who stick with it and master your babies latch can go for years. But there are so many factors in breastfeeding and how successful you are. 

For some women latch, supply and just being a breastfeeding mom comes natural. For others its challenging. There are obstacles that you don't see. When your a soon to be new mommy you don't see an end to the tunnel that we call PREGNANCY. But once your holding your new little baby in your arms all is better. But this marks the beginning of sleepless nights, blood, sweat and tears. Yes all are included. 

While in the hospital you have nurses and lactation consultants on staff and come in to see you whenever you need the help. I was blessed to have great nurses and a lactation consultant came in to help because little man was having some issues and couldn't latch. We were determined to get him on the breast. There is no shame in help. Always ask. He was my second and I had nursed before so I thought it would be easier. NOTE TO SELF: Nothing every comes to easy, if it does it probably wont be worth it. LOL.  After hours of trying to get him to latch we decided to try the nipple shield. I did not want to pump and give it to him in a bottle. Well after that he started eating. The first day we were home he gained 2 oz. The doc said thats not common and he gained like that for a few weeks. The first week we were in the hospital he did loose a full pound and scared me. But we got it going and started gaining and all is well. 

 Ok, As you all can tell I do get distracted very easily. This alone has taken me 5 hours to type up but I am working so that can be a good excuse and I will use it a lot. The reason for this is I found this The Big Latch On today. its the first weekend in August and I would love to host an Event. I just don't know that many breastfeeding mommies in my area. Please feel free to email me for further information. 

Here is the website for more details about the organization. If you live in Oregon and would like to participate please let me know and we can get something together. Thank you. 

http://www.biglatchon.org/