It's not a fancy photo, but it's one that is worth commemorating!
Today, 25th Oct, is the day i stepped out of my house for the first time after i delivered.
I finally breathe the air outside of my house after 33 days! (Hospital runs DOESN'T COUNT! LOL) Albeit it being a short 1hour breakfast meet with my gfs nearby was all it was, it was still a much needed break! I felt that that was all i needed for now to gain some back sanity.
It's my decision to choose the journey of exclusive latching for my breastfeeding journey. That also means baby is stuck to me all day. On most days, Layla is like a magnet. When i put her down, she'd cry or wake up very quickly from her nap. Somedays are tougher than others, on those days, i question if my decision is a right one. If i had bottle fed, I'll have a lot more freedom and definitely get a lot more rest. But with every choice comes with its own set of pros and cons. And everyday i remind myself that this is my decision and it is what i choose. I know that i have the option of bottle feeding or formula feeding, and it's not like one is better than the other, but latching is my ultimate decision. So on days where it gets overwhelming, i remind myself that I CHOSE THIS.
There's something rather grounding when i remind myself that 'I CHOSE THIS'. This, can be anything from breastfeeding, to choice of partner, to choice of work, to basically anything. When you choose something, it means that you were given the free will to select other options, yet you decide on this and accept all the consequences and responsibilities that come with it. Psychology terms, it's called Choice Theory.
So whenever the going gets tough, i remind myself that 'I Chose This'. It has helped me through many difficult times in the past. Hopefully this little tip will also help you through yours!
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