Welcome, Carnival of Breastfeeding readers! It is my pleasure to be part of the ninth Carnival of Breastfeeding: Learning to Let Go.

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Be sure to check out the links to other bloggers participating, shown at the bottom of this post.

Letting Go

My son was only 2 months old.
“Give him a bottle.” is what I was told.
“Do it now or you’ll never be
able to go out, without your baby.”

I pumped some breastmilk and gave it to Dad.
I left the room trying not to feel bad.
I heard baby’s cries and tried not to cry too.
It didn’t feel right, “but that’s what you’re supposed to do!”

My breasts were leaking and my heart was aching.
My eyes were crying and my heart was breaking.
Just a few more minutes then I’ll go to my son.
Just a few more minutes and we’ll be done.

No! I thought. My instincts are right.
I ran to my family to make things alright.
Dad was relieved and baby was too.
I regretted the moments that we all just went through.

What were the reasons, why do I need to?
Just so I can get out? I don’t even want to!
I want baby close, I want him near by.
I want to comfort him when he cries.

That was the day I finally let go.
The books and advice, they didn’t know.
I’d trust in my heart because I know what’s best.
I’ll take what I need and discard all the rest.

Baby in arms I knew what to do.
He was healthy and happy and that’s what I knew.
Never again did I leave him, “to go out”.
And that is what “letting go” is about!

Carnival time!
Be sure to check out the other Mommy bloggers participating in this month’s Carnival of Breastfeeding: Learning to Let Go. The different perpectives on what it’s like to leave (or try to leave) your baby in the care of another are great!

Tanya at The Motherwear Breastfeeding Blog writes about returning to work as a breastfeeding Mama.

Angela at Breastfeeding 1-2-3 writes about “Alternatives to Babysitters for the Breastfeeding Family.”

Sinead at Breastfeeding Mums contribues “Can’t, Shan’t, Won’t…but Must!”

Rebekah at Momma’s Angel writes about “Letting Others Love Her.”

Jessica at Hepatitis Epi writes about breastfeeding and pumping while her baby is in day care.

Amy at Musings of a Crunchy Domestic Goddess writes about “Leaving Ava for the First Time.”

Laura at The Joyful Mom writes about weaning in her entry “Help my Heart.”

Andi at Mama Knows Breast  writes about finding the balance between working and taking care of her children.

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