Since becoming a mom at the end of October, a lot of things have (obviously) changed. I think the biggest life change was breastfeeding. It is NOT as easy as I thought it would be! But once we got into the swing of things, I found little ways to make it easier.
1. Everything I wear is nursing friendly. I wear a nursing tank top pretty much every day, and since it’s still winter, I wear a cardigan over it. Yeah, it’s boring, but it makes getting dressed quick and easy in the morning. Or afternoon… whenever I get a chance to shower. 🙂
Nursing tanks galore!
My favorite nursing tanks are from Target and Old Navy. Sometimes I’ll wear the ones from Target without a bra (around the house) because they still have good support. But the Old Navy ones are nice to just pull to the side without having to unclip anything.
2. I always have a beige hair tie on one of my wrists
. I’ve read the recommendation to put a safety pin on the side of the bra you mean to nurse on next. Well, I don’t trust myself not to poke my boob with the pin, especially during the wee hours of the morning. So I just put a beige hair tie on my left wrist when I need to nurse on the left side next and vice versa.
3. I sleep with burp cloths under my pillow. One on each side, actually, so there’s always one that’s easy to grab during night feedings. We end up co-sleeping for at least half the night, so I like having a burp cloth ready in case Gerrit decides to spit up while laying down.
4. I feel my boobs several times a day. Is that 
weird? 🙂 This generally isn’t a good way to figure out how much milk your baby drinks, but I still do it. It gives me an idea of how much Gerrit consumed during the last feeding since I only feed from one side each time. He tends to be a very distracted eater during the day, so I don’t always know how much he actually eats. Since I overproduce, I like to know if I’m getting too full on one side.
5. I don’t leave home without a nursing cover. The one in the photo is actually the one I have! I usually don’t care if I’m covered up while breastfeeding, but I feel like other people appreciate it. Plus sometimes it helps Gerrit fall asleep in louder or brighter locations when we’re out and about. Always a perk!
Of course, becoming a parent changes your WHOLE life, but it’s nice to have things to make aspects of it, like breastfeeding, a little easier. What little tips have you come up with to make breastfeeding simpler?
On An Even Kiel 
I have to have my boppy or a pillow it makes everything easier!
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I definitely needed the Boppy or my Brest Friend pillow in the beginning. I felt like I didn’t have enough hands when Gerrit was itty bitty!
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Let’s see…I don’t even remember. But the one thing that we both do/did is feel my boobs! I did it ALL the time for the same reason. I have no idea how much he’s actually eating so, that’s how I generally determined it. Also, when I stopped keeping track of which side to start on, I’d just feel my boobs and know. 🙂 but I’m glad breastfeeding is getting easier and I’m glad you’re sticking it out. Love you! :*
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Lol, sometimes I feel my boobs without thinking about it (like in front of someone who isn’t expecting it) and then I get a weird look.
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