rationalized grief — Hope & Healthy Alternatives For Moms Who Couldn't Breastfeed

When You Can’t Breastfeed, But You Tried So Hard

I have to admit that our time those first few months was clouded by trying so hard to breastfeed. When I look back, the prevailing question is not, Did I try hard enough? (although that certainly surfaces), but rather, Did I miss other things because I was so consumed by this? My baby didn’t get much milk from me, but he did get my overwhelming, unconditional love day after day…

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