Breastfeeding

I never knew how amazing this experience would be. Most who know me know that I was unable to breastfeed my other 2 daughters due to complications. They were both preemies, and being in NICU made it much harder not to mention all the meds I was on. I was lucky enough to give them breast milk via a breast pump but that only lasted for about a month. Sadly I had to transfer them to formula. So with this one I found myself wondering if it would play out the same again.
I recall while waiting for my c-section the nurse had asked if I planned on breastfeeding. Just as I told, Abby was given to me after I was all sewn up. Breastfeeding Abby came very naturally. She however was unable to stay with me in room the first day because I was still on mag. That meant they were bringing her into me every 3 hours. She was to be placed with me the next morning once I was taken off the mag but unfortunately her bellyrubin (aka Jaundice) came back a bit high and she had to be placed under a lamp for the next 2 days.
Her being placed into NICU started giving me insecurities. First off i was informed that although i could and they recommend me to continue her breastfeeding they would also be supplementing her. I was a bit upset but given my medical knowledge and background i knew it really was for the best. I suddenly found myself questioning if she was getting enough and worried if she would reject the breast.
Well since then Abby and I have been home she is fed only by the breast. The appointment with the lactation nurse went well and everything seems to be fine. Yes I'm lacking some sleep but its definitely worth it. Its been 2 weeks and it has been amazing and beautiful journey so far. Everyone in my household and other family members have been so supportive of my choice. Karl has been right by my side at just about every feeding helping anyway he can. The sharing and support I'm getting is more then i could imagine. Even my girls join in on the experience.
I'm proud of my choice!