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Can Breastfeeding be Lazy?

Can Breastfeeding be Lazy?

I know breastfeeding isn’t for everyone. I’m not starting a debate as ultimately for me happy babies and happy mummys is the key to everything when you have a newborn. However, for me breastfeeding has worked out both times and I’m happy with this – easier, saves us time and money and I’m glad my girls have managed it. But can breastfeeding be lazy? This tongue in check post asks that question.

breastfeeding be lazy

For some breastfeeding can be seen as a LOT of time and effort for the Mother and yes I do agree with this. Time sat chained to a newborn (and older) is relentless. You do the night feeds. Cluster feeding is a total bitch and it can be really tricky when you already have a child who wants you to play 24/7.

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BUT for the lazy girl (lazy girl in me perhaps) breastfeeding can be brilliant and a chance to enhance that lazy girl in you, especially if you have a child already!

I’m very lucky that I have a great hubby who has realised he has to do more if we want breastfeeding to work. I have reaped in some very lovely benefits of this.

Picture this. You are breastfeeding and following scenarios crop up.

  • “Mummy! I’ve done a poo!” screams my first born. Errr sorry darling, I’m feeding but your Daddy is around and will come and wipe your bum. (Obviously when Daddy is working Mummy will have to do this!!)
  • Bad night and I have been feeding a lot. Gremlin appear at 6am. Daddy gets up with the gremlin and Mummy gets a lie in. Total heaven.
  • Daddy has cooked tea as normal. Baby needs a feed (again) post this delicious meal. Daddy loads dishwasher, which is usually a Mummy job. Bonus!
  • I’m a bit thirsty and I’m feeding. “Darling, can you get me some water please?” Waiter service? I don’t mind if I do.
  • Second born does a phenomenal wet trump and poop post feeding. Daddy changes nappy. Well, he feels he should as I’m always feeding!! Result.
  • Gremlin screams in the night “Daddy!!!!”. Well she did call for Daddy and I’m up 2-3 times with feeding so not for this as well eh??
  • Ironing board up (yes you read that right) and I’m half way through the gremlin’s clothes when a feed is requested. Daddy kindly finishes the small pile. Well he may as well. The board is up!!

I’m a lucky girl and the team work that really does go on (I cleaned 3 loos the morning of writing this!) has helped me succeed with breastfeeding both times. But now and then I do bask in the lovely jobs I manage to get out of because it’s time for a feed.

Can you relate?

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10 Comments

  1. October 21, 2016 / 9:37 am

    That does sounds like you have a very supportive hubby! 🙂 I do miss those “lazy breastfeeding” days too. Enjoy it! 🙂 #wotw

  2. October 21, 2016 / 9:44 am

    I’m glad breastfeeding is working for you. I know it doesn’t work out for all. I can’t imagine how I would have coped with all the sterilizing bottles, etc, as I’d never have been organized enough. Lazy girl here too. #wotw

  3. October 21, 2016 / 11:20 am

    Ha ha, you’re so wise! I breastfed both of mine and I was nodding along to all of these. I also loved that my hands were free so I could hold a book and read whilst feeding, not so easy to do with a bottle! Thanks for sharing with #WotW x

  4. October 21, 2016 / 12:50 pm

    Team work for the win ! nothing wrong in taking full advantage while you can. I didn’t breastfeed any of my kiddos but have much admiration for those that do and can. #WotW

  5. mummyhereandthere
    October 21, 2016 / 3:15 pm

    What a great hubby you have and I am glad that breast Deddington by works as it great time to connect with your little one X #wotw

  6. October 21, 2016 / 7:33 pm

    Aww! What a great husband you have. I’m glad things are working out so well.
    #WotW

  7. Nige
    October 23, 2016 / 7:48 am

    Sounds like you working well together well done on the breastfeeding Thanks for linking to the #THAT FRIDAY LINKY come back next week please

  8. October 23, 2016 / 12:56 pm

    Teamwork is definitely the way to go whether you are breast feeding or not. #WotW

  9. Emily
    October 23, 2016 / 8:39 pm

    Haha, sounds like you’ve got it sorted! Thanks for joining in with #ThatFridayLinky

  10. tracey at Mummyshire
    October 23, 2016 / 9:52 pm

    So glad breastfeeding is going well for you – sounds like you have it nailed!! In the early days it’s all about doing things together isn’t it, and it sounds like your OH is totally supportive!
    Hope you have a great week
    xx
    #WoTW