I nurse to sleep *gasp*

Before Ruby was born, I didn't truly understand breastfeeding. I mean, I knew that it was supposed to be best for baby and I was going to do whatever it took to be successful at breastfeeding for her benefit, but I didn't truly "get it". I heard moms talk about the bond and about enjoying it (weird!) and even feeding well in to toddlerhood (gross!). And then my baby girl, only a few minutes old, latched for the first time! Talk about a powerful moment! I immediately started to understand...wow! 

So, here we are. Ruby is 8.5 months old and has never even had a bottle of breast milk (we kinda, sorta tried twice and I, not so secretly, was glad that she wasn't a fan). I feed her whenever she wants and that includes often when she is ready for sleep. It just feels right and we both enjoy it. Many people have given me the 'She has no sweet clue' look when I tell them this or say "you can teach her to self-soothe later"...not likely. When she decides that she is ready to do it on her own, I will support her with that, but I won't be forcing or "training" because it isn't for us. Hubby can rock, walk or wear her to sleep like nobody's business and enjoys doing so, but when she's with me, she wants to be nursed and that's ok with me (most times ;)

You should see the looks I get when people find out that she still wakes up every two hours most nights, but that's for another post ;)