13 Moments Only Breastfeeding Moms Understand

You devote a lot of time to breastfeeding. And like anything you’ve spent a lot of time doing, you find the little moments that make it all worth it.

Breastfeeding and pumping can be one of the most rewarding things you do for your baby. But it can also be a lot of work!

Whether you breastfeed for a month, a year, or more, you’ll find yourself devoting a big chunk of your time to nourishing this tiny human. And like anything you’ve spent a lot of time doing, you start noticing the little moments and milestones that make it all worth it.

These are just 13 moments that all breastfeeding and pumping moms will understand.

Breastfeeding Milestones

Feeling enormous satisfaction from expressing just a tiny amount of colostrum during those first days. (Photo via @melady315)

Bottle of breast milk

And later, feeling on top of the world when you pump an entire five ounces from just one breast. (Photo via @mommysworld1316)

Storage bad filled with breast milk

When you’re feeling cranky, but catch a glimpse of that little toothless grin and forget all about it. (Photo via @chrisia.feliz)

Smiling baby

The blissful feeling that comes over you when you’re nursing and your baby locks eyes with you. (Photo via @regalbri)

Breastfeeding

The way your heart melts when you watch your loved ones bottle feeding baby. (Photo via @daniellemcmillen)

Dad feeding baby with bottle

The immediate relief when your partner offers to help prep, feed, or clean for you.

Dad preparing a bottle of breastmilk

That undeniable feeling of pride when you’ve finally built up a big enough stash to head back to work or have to be away from your little one. (Photo via @mrslisao)

Freeze drawer full of bags of frozen breast milk

When you get excited over all of the different places you’ve nursed – from the beach, to your favorite restaurant, and everything in between. (Photo via @postpartumobsession)

Breastfeeding baby on the beach

When you start adding “and breastfeeding” after every activity in your daily planner. (Photo via @daveydowe)

Mom breastfeeding at a mall with her children

When your best friends help you celebrate all of your breastfeeding and pumping milestones.

Medela bottle turned into a trophy for one year of breastfeeding

That moment you realize you’ve joined a true sisterhood. (Photo via @erikasueg)

Two moms breastfeeding their babies together

When breast milk starts getting its own designated real estate in the refrigerator. (Photo via @allisonmalone_)

Fridge shelf with stored breast milk

And when you realize your breast milk is responsible for giving your baby those irresistible chubby cheeks. (Photo via @jramz02)

Baby holding its feet

 

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