Love it

miracles do happen...:)

I was so glad to read the encouragement Bella gave Alice when she opted not to breastfeed.  I feel as you do, that it should be the mother's choice, and she shouldn't be made feel guilty about it.  I have two kids, one was formula fed, and one was breastfed.  In the end all that should matter is happy, healthy mom, and happy healthy baby!

Loving this story and look forward to the updates!

CM

We need more caring and wonderful people like that in the world.  Seriously, things would be less horrid if there were.

I feel the same as you in regards to breastfeeding.  The most important thing is that the baby is healthy and mum is happy.  Yes breastfeeding is the best choice, however it is not a do or die situation.  The mother should never be guilted into making choices that don't work for her and or the baby.  For some mothers breastfeeding is literally impossible - their babies are just fine! (ok enough from me too)

Yay for the bubby kick!  I can't wait for Edward and Bella to be parents.  When you described Edward holding Alyssa I got all mushy... in a good way;)

xxx

About being or not being breastfeed, it think you are right it's the woman decision, and it doesn't mean she doesn't love her bb, her actions are going to speak louder and shows how she feels about her bb.If your feel uncomfortable to breastfeed the bb then don't, it's better you do something that can bring pleasure for both.

I love your POV and yoir ffic.I can't wait until they have their bb. Thanks, bc even when you were sick you thouight about us. I hope you are feeling better now.

I’m glad you broached the breastfeeding issue.  There are many strong opponents and advocates.  I’m a mum who was going to do it “come hell or high water”.  It nearly destroyed my mental capacities as I cried at every feeding from the pain.  Not to mention the cracked bleeding nipples, and a child who ate every hour on the hour until nearly 6 months.  I’m blonde and fair skinned; I understand this contributed to the issue as well.

 

Needless to say, baby #2 had a more experienced mommy with a new set of priorities.  Although, I have to admit that now that they’re grown men, breastfeeding is a subject for gentle jesting as to who got all the mother’s milk and who did not.  (Both sons are college graduates – with advised degrees in Engineering and Economics.)  I think they both developed quite fine.

 

Karen

I am just loving this sweet love story.  I know some writers have complex, dramatic plots, but I love this story for his focus on the love building.  And I really appreciate your care and love that is evident for those that work with babies.  Sigh...great story so far.

I totally agree with your view on breast-feeding! My baby is one and a half years old and before she was born I always thought I was going to breast feed. 

Where I live there is a real big pressure on breast feeding. Hell, while I was pregnant my own aunt piled on the pressure.

And then she was born, my beautiful Dana. I tried for two and a half months and I was miserable and afraid the she wasn't getting enough food. I called my mom nearly every day and finally she convinced my husband to get a box of formula. 

Since than everything is fine. Dana's a happy healthy sweet little girl, my husband loved feeding Dana and I was more relaxed knowing my baby got enough.

I'm not saying breast feeding is wrong, just that it is not the only option.

Thank you for a beautiful story and I can't wait to read more.

Love Marli-chan

Hope you are feeling better, thank you for the great chapter, can't wait for the next one!!!

Here here! You should go and talk to the midwifes at the Mater in Brisbane..........breastfeeding is apparently the only way........

good chapter.

I agree the decision to breastfeed should be up to the mom. I did a paper on it for a class once and although I think it's best on paper, having breastfed my own child I know it's not easy and not the best choice for everyone. I did enjoy it after the initial 'settling in' period though and was happy I stuck it out.