Failure to Latch

So CJ recently learned how to latch onto Mom's breast. It was a tough road teaching her but I knew eventually she would catch on. She always had the concept down but needed more practice. Each time she feeds is a step towards mastering her technique. How could she complain, it's an all you can eat buffet.

Statistics say many babies take up to 3 months to learn how to breast feed, but I guess CJ has advanced skills and learned a lot sooner. Mom really didn't push it until the past couple of weeks so I have to say CJ learned in 2-3 weeks.

I have to give a lot of credit to Mothers that decide to breast feed. There are so many benefits for the baby but it is such a grueling task which I will never experience. All I know is that it is truly a test of a parent's unwavering level of patience. CJ's mom is truly fortunate because after hours of crying, trying, and frustration CJ is now consistently breast feeding.

I usually post a pic with my post but felt it was a bit inappropriate to post this event on the web, but seeing the bond between the Mom and baby is hard to explain and it's an amazing experience. At least I still have my 11pm to 3 am feedings which allows me to bottle feed and have my own bonding time with CJ, which usually ends up with her on my chest and me playing on my IPad.