I love sharing and writing about Natural birth, breastfeeding, essential oils, home remedies, DIY’s with natural products and alternative living in general. This is the lifestyle of my family and has been for awhile.

But there are times when things don’t always go as planned. We can set goals for ourselves and our families but sometimes difficult times hit and our goals get altered. I am experiencing one of those times but I am handling it better this round.

I had to start my 2 month old daughter on organic formula. Since we first start having children my goal has been to breastfeed each one for at least one year. With my first daughter I was able to accomplish that. My first son only got 9 months of my milk, my second son got 6 months and my third son only 4 months. Here we are only 2 months in and I am having struggles with producing enough milk for my second baby girl.

The difference this time is that I am still going to nurse her and just use the formula as a supplement. I noticed her crying more than usual and fussing even after she nursed. That was a sign she wasn’t getting enough from mommy and needed more.

I’m not sure if it’s my age, because this is the 5th time around for breastfeeding, my diet (okay okay I confess I could eat better like more healthy fats and stuff), stress and lack of sleep or if my body is just worn out and tired. I have heard about mother’s that have more children than me, nursing each of them for even longer. I tip my hat to them because it’s not easy. I even have a friend who pumps out 8 ounces at a time...😳 I’m barely pushing 5!!!

Nevertheless I am okay. I cried with my first two sons when I couldn’t nurse them as long as I planned. I felt like a horrible, guilty mom that let my babies down. But thankfully I have a supportive and caring husband who was there for me when I broke down. He reminded me that although I didn’t reach my goals our kids are still able to eat. Our kids are not starving and they are still healthy, strong and growing. Also I gave them a good start with the best milk a baby could ever have :)

I love natural living but I’m thankful for alternatives. Although we strive to provide our kids with the best most healthiest lifestyles as possible, there are times that we have to turn to the inventions of great minds. I am thankful for formula and still being able to provide what our baby needs right now. What matters is that she is not starving or loosing weight.

Moms if this is you and you can resonate with me don’t beat yourselves up when things don’t go as you planned. Look at the big picture and see the blessings that are still apparent. 💗