earlier this month i saw many posts from friends and people i follow in instagram about world brastfeeding week. speaking about breastfeeding is speaking about my whole life these past two years. i was breastfeeding all my babies since the day they were born. for mikal, i was only able to do that for 11 months otherwise mizan is very lucky to have it until now (he is 25 months old).
mizan, if i can say, now is addicted to be breastfed. i think breastfeeding in toddler years in no more about getting food or nutrition, but it is more about psychology. giving breastmilk for mizan can happen everytime he wants. he doesnt care whether it is nap time, bed time, nor play time. he will ask for it everytime he wants. whether in a private room or in public.
the first time i have to breastfeed with mikal in public i felt so ashamed. i felt like it was something embarassing when my boobs were seen by anyone. at the moment, in our society breastfeeding was still not fully supported. moreover, many people still thought breastfeeding in public was something eneducated. however in the society where breastfeeding was not fully supported it was totally difficult to find any nursing room, even in the shopping center! luckily i was living in the capital where many mothers started realizing the importance of breastfeeding. i could find nursing apron or other type of nursing cover for sell online. however, as the baby getting bigger, he would feel more uncomfortable with the whole nursing cover thing. mizan is now 25 months old and he always refuse to be put under a cover. that was hoow i finally have to breastfeed him in public. i still try to cover it and make the best position that won't expose my boobs or attract people to see. however, even sometimes it is hard not to have people see us without raising an eyebrow, to be honest, i dont care. not at all. breastfeeding is a nature thing to do. it is the best for not only the baby, but also the mother. for me when my baby and me blended together is a beautiful thing. i am no longer feel embarassed and i am proud to do that.
