Comments on: Self-loathing to love – Sarah’s story

By: Jenny

Jenny — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 18:08:08 +0000

I stumbled upon your story at just the right time! I’m a new mom and my 2 week old little angel is having a horrible time with breastfeeding. I’m large breasted with flat nipples and have also been forced to use the nipple shield and it has definitely affected my supply, so i’m forced to pump after every feeding. It has been so time consuming and discouraging, but I’m committed to breastfeeding. I’m hoping and praying our little guy will catch on soon, but in the meantime it’s encouraging to know that I’m not the only one that has gone/is going through this.

By: Rose

Rose — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:51:02 +0000

I cried reading your story. I tried breastfeeding my 5 yr old and only lasted a week for many reasons but a huge one was the abuse in my past. I do not enjoy having my breast touched at all and cried everytime it was time to feed her. I ended up giving up after a week because I had no real support and her latch was so bad I was bleeding.

I am now 5 months into breastfeeding my newest baby and so proud to have made it this far.

By: Charndra from Part Time EC

Charndra from Part Time EC — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:24:43 +0000

Hi Sarah,
What a wonderfully written piece, thank you for sharing it with us. It is great how your boob-relationship has been healed by your own baby!

Charndra.

P.S I loved how you called it “Our Placenta” – Ours is in the freezer still. I’ll think of it as our placenta now, rather than mine or his!

By: Deb

Deb — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 11:34:44 +0000

Thankyou for sharing that. What an amazing story, how strong you are to overcome your past. And what a wonderful partner you have!

By: Sarah T.

Sarah T. — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 01:44:04 +0000

Thank you for sharing your story! What a wonderful and amazing story! You should be proud of everything you’ve done for your sweet baby. One day she will be honored to hear how deeply you have cared for her.