Respecting the unique lactation journey of each woɱaп is of utmost importance. Irrespective of the path they’ve taken, every woɱaп who has breastfed for an extended duration undergoes emotional changes. While some mothers find the experience enjoyable, others may not. Surprisingly, the benefits far surpass the challenges. The letter from this young mother eloquently conveys this message.

I always wanted to breastfeed, ever since I found out I was pregnant. I constantly tell myself that I have to give it my all, and if it doesn’t work, it’s okay because I don’t want to dwell too much on the negative side. Whether you breastfeed or feed with a bottle, I firmly believe that breastfeeding is better. I never imagined we would come this far. 355 days dedicated exclusively and simultaneously to taking care of my daughters. I never imagined I would breastfeed twins, but here we are, almost a year later, and things are going well. I’m not sure how long we will continue once the girls approach their first birthdays; we will decide together.

However, I am aware that getting there and maintaining it required a lot of commitment, resilience, and perseverance. Being ashamed of our bodies is easier than praising ourselves. The fact that my body was able to carry, give birth to, and care for three babies makes me incredibly proud, amazed, and grateful. The sleepless nights, feeding the herd, and possibly some instances of escaping from them for just over 3 hours are all challenging, but they are all worth it. None of it is something I would change for anything.

Now, as the girls are growing up, it becomes more challenging. When something makes them stop laughing and they look at each other and laugh, that’s when all three of them start laughing. First, they started crawling, climbing, and teasing each other while eating. My heart can barely handle it, as we both agree.

Although my body was not mine for a significant part of last year, I felt stronger than ever and more at peace with the person I had become. Although it is difficult and not suitable for everyone, it worked for us.