You have been waiting for what seems like an eternity to meet your new love, the one that claimed your heart the second he came into the world. You have kissed your baby's sweet head, breathing in the scent of him, gone through countless sleepless nights while enduring the exhausting days. You have experienced the deepest bond, laughed the best laughs, cried a little too. Even in all this, there has been such joy. You have begun to notice your little one changing so quickly, days are turning into weeks, weeks turning into months and maybe it's been well over a year since that first day you brought him or her home. It's almost time now, nursing days are coming to an end and you will miss these moments beyond words.
I am greatly moved by the bond I have with my children and hearing what other mothers say about the connection they have with their babies. Because of this, I have spoken to some other moms about what it feels like in those days of separation when breastfeeding is coming to an end. Some of them say, "Don't give it up until the baby is ready." and "It doesn't matter what other people say about breastfeeding, do what is right for you and your baby." Another mom had chosen to return to work and said, "I cried for a couple of days about it because I felt like I was letting him down or like a failure!" There are so many reasons a mom may decide to end breast feeding. Maybe you didn't feel your baby was getting enough nutrition or gaining enough weight. Maybe the inability to latch was part of the issue. No matter what the reason may be, the truth is that this is a deeply emotional experience. The last days of nursing are a big deal and overlooked by many as if it's just something that happens easily. It doesn't. Moms have a strong desire to feed and bond with their babies in this way. Since we never know how long our little ones will breastfeed, the time is now to protect the memory. I am now offering a very dear session to you, mom. I invite you into my studio, a comfortable and private setting, and allow me to photograph these last days (or any days!) of nursing your baby. I want to provide you a beautiful heirloom portrait that reveals your unique story. There will be a day too soon when you don't remember the day nursing ended, only knowing that your soul aches to have that back again.
Breastfeeding Photography in Columbia, SC