So ladies and gentlemen, it's time to discuss the B's! Those lovely breasts! Thank Goodness my sister was around to coach me through a lot of this, or I probably would have sat there looking at my girls, laughing and crying at the same time!
First off when you're pregnant the girls start to grow, and I've heard so many women talk about how excited they are for that part. Well ladies, may I suggest not getting over excited about your temporary breast enhancement. Like Ryan has said, it's like a bad joke from God to all dad's out there. "Looky looky, but no touchy or I might break your hands off!" Most often they are sensitive and they hurt, plain and simple. I couldn't sleep on them at all. Before going to bed, I swear I had to make extra cushion for my breasts and belly. We had a king size bed and yet Ryan could barely find a sliver on the bed for himself. lol. pretty hiliarious actually.
Once you have your cutie pie, you then get to start the often challenging journey of breastfeeding (if that is what you so choose) and even though it's one of the coolest bonding experiences I've had, it's also getting to know your body like a fridge instead of ...well a body! You literally wake up in the middle of night *SEVERAL TIMES* , take your shirt off and prepare to feel like a soother. You really have to put pride aside and realize it's a beautiful thing, otherwise you'll start to go crazy when your baby is just sitting there playing with your nipples. There have been times where it's 3 in the morning and I'm like "BRAYDEN, they are not toys, don't make me close down the bar!!"
Then there is the whole "sensual" aspect. "Will Ryan ever think of me the same way?" His answer made me laugh...think it went something like, "Ummm Steph...I'm pretty sure most guys have no problem getting over it. They are boobs, it's not very difficult" What was I thinking. Men are men, ha ha!
Yes this whole experience has made me realize that God has given us our bodies for so much more than...FUN ;) It requires patience and there might be some pretty humorious breakdowns, but along the way it's pretty amazing to see how nature has set us up to do one of the most amazing things I'm sure I'll get to do in my life :)
So...bottoms up!
